Banking sector has key role to play as India on way to become 3rd largest economy: Gujarat CM Bhupendra PatelGujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel highlighted the banking sector's crucial role in India's economic advancement. He urged banks to pro...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Cyber risks, EV batteries, breakdowns and more covered by this new motor insurance policy; check what all it offersMotor insurance is undergoing a transformation! Bajaj General Insurance introduces ProShield, specifically designed for defence personnel t...
13 Aug, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Mumbai landslide death toll reaches 8; NDRF calls off search-and-rescue operationsThe National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said it ended the search and rescue operations in consultation with Brihanmumbai Municipal Corp...
13 Aug, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Bank deposits hit decade-high growth as NRI dollar inflows cross $37 billionBank deposits saw their fastest growth in nearly ten years by July. Overseas Indians deposited about $37 billion in foreign currency accoun...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Bengal Assembly passes twin Bills to raise Kolkata wards to 209, Howrah to 68West Bengal Assembly approved legislation to increase civic body wards in Kolkata and Howrah. Elections for these municipal corporations ar...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
Unmasking digital syndicates: How public-private cooperation transforms cyber investigations in IndiaIndian law enforcement is leveraging blockchain transparency to combat financial crime effectively. Recent initiatives have focused on dism...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Government proposes 40% hike in SC/ST atrocity compensation to up to Rs 12 lakhThe government plans a substantial compensation hike for atrocity victims under the SC/ST Act. Financial assistance will also be provided t...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Shashi Tharoor seeks revision of Ayushman Vay Vandana funding pattern, flags Kerala's fiscal burden40 funding pattern under Ayushman Vay Vandana, saying that the arrangement could place a higher financial burden on states with ageing popu...
11 Aug, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Over 6,000 agriculture students to get scholarships via NSP-DBT, Rs 21.35 crore disbursed: Shivraj Singh ChouhanUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched a new scholarship initiative. Over six thousand agriculture students will receive...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
NCP(SP) MPs meet PM Modi, seek Bharat Ratna for Phules, Sathe and Tukadoji Maharaj, raise Maharashtra issuesNCP(SP) MPs, led by Supriya Sule, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. They presented several Maharashtra-specific demands, includin...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Govt introduces NCDC Amendment Bill 2026 to expand direct funding for cooperativesA bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha to expand the NCDC's lending powers. This amendment will allow direct loans and grants to cooperativ...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launches application distribution for Nijut Moina and Nijut Babu SchemeAt the same programme, the Chief Minister also disbursed Rs. 15.86 crore via DBT to 793 flood-affected schools across Sivasagar, Charaideo,...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
4,052 stranded Indian seafarers repatriated amid West Asia crisis, says Shipping Minister Sarbananda SonowalOver 4,000 Indian seafarers have been safely repatriated during the West Asia crisis. Emergency response channels handled thousands of call...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
Hajj subsidy for first-time pilgrims in Tamil Nadu raised to Rs 35,000 in Budget 2026-27Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Marie Wilson announced in the 2026-27 Budget that the state Hajj subsidy for first-time pilgrims will be increa...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Over 1.47 cr household toilets built under Swachh Bharat Mission (G)-II in 5 years: GovtOver 1.47 crore rural household toilets were built in five years. Eligible households receive up to Rs 12,000 for toilet construction. Utta...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Assam govt starts direct cash transfer for 75,000 flood-affected families across four districtsThe Government of Assam has initiated the first tranche of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for nearly 75,000 eligible flood-affected families...
03 Aug, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
Delhi govt approves Lakshmi Yojana scheme to provide financial assistance to womenThe Delhi government has approved the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana scheme. This initiative will provide financial support of Rs 2500 to eligible wo...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.48 PM IST