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Govt appoints CS Setty as SBI chief

Besides, government has also appointed Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh to take over as managing director at SBI

RBI's rate-setting panel starts deliberations on monetary policy

The decision of the RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das-headed six-member Monetary Policy Committee MPC) will be announced on Thursday

Ten foreign airlines get GST demands of ₹10,000 cr: IATA

The matter can dampen and risk the country’s strong aviation potential, global airlines’ grouping IATA said

Calm returns to Dhaka streets as Army patrols

Death toll of Bangladesh mayhem climbs to 440; efforts continue by Army to bring situation under in country control

Kamala Harris formally secures Democratic presidential nomination

US Vice President Kamala Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, has formally secured the Democratic presidential nomination becoming the first Indian-American to win the nomination from a major political party and chose Minnesota Gov Tim Walz as her running mate on Tuesday.

SC quota sub-categorisation verdict: Cong to finalise stand in 2-3 weeks

The Congress top brass brainstormed on Tuesday over the Supreme Court’s decision allowing states to create sub-categorization within the SCs and STs, and said it will decide its stand on the issue in two-three weeks, after AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge holds consultations with the party’s chief ministers, state unit chiefs and civil society groups.

IMD: Should utilise MeT's improved forecasts to save lives and property

IMD’s current rainfall prediction accuracy is 80-90% for 24 hrs

CM Yadav to discuss advantages of investing in MP with industrialists in B'luru on Aug 7-8

Session aims at attracting industrialists to Global Investors Summit on Feb 7-8

National full immunisation coverage for 2023-24 at 93.5%: Health ministry

The national full immunisation coverage for 2023-24 was 93.50 per cent, with Lakshadweep and Jammu and Kashmir topping the list, according to the Source Health Management Information System.

Himachal: Moderate flash flood risk in seven districts

The meteorological centre here on Tuesday cautioned of moderate flash flood risk in isolated parts of Himachal Pradesh's seven out of 12 districts Kangra, Sirmaur, Chamba, Shimla, Kullu, Kinnaur and Mandi- in the next 24 hours.

Atishi inspects new school in north-east Delhi

The Delhi government’s ambitious education reform continues with the nearcompletion of a state-of-the-art school in Sundar Nagari.

BJP protests outside Tihar Jail, wants Arvind Kejriwal to step down as CM

After the High Court upheld the legal validity of Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest, the Delhi BJP workers protested outside the Tihar Jail demanding Kejriwal’s resignation from office.

Health secy submitted false affidavit in HC without my knowledge: Min

Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj has leveled serious allegations against the Health Secretary and the Standing Counsel of the ‘Services’ Department, accusing them of conspiring to mislead the Delhi High Court regarding infrastructure and medication shortages in government-run hospitals.

1 dead, 4 PWD workers hurt as crane crashes into house

A heavy-duty crane was rammed inside a house resulting in the death of one individual and injuring four PWD labourers.

In a first, Delhi Police gives 'duty cards' to its personnel deployed outside Parliament

Issues new SOP to ensure fool-proof security around the Parl complex

Compensation plan for victims of electrical accidents notified

In a first, power regulator Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has come out with the DERC (Compensation to Victims of Electrical Accidents) Regulations, 2024, paving way for financial assistance of Rs 7.5 lakh in case of loss of life and Rs 5 lakh on more than 60 per cent disability due to electricity related mishaps in the city.

Govt in LS: 453 died while cleaning sewers since 2014

As many as 453 people have died while cleaning sewers and septic tanks since 2014, even as India reports significant progress in eradicating manual scavenging.

'Tax terrorism': INDIA bloc protest against 18% GST on health insurance premiums

Leaders of the Opposition INDIA bloc parties staged a protest outside Parliament’s ‘Makar Dwar’ on Tuesday against the Central government’s decision to impose an 18 percent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on life and health insurance premiums.

Banks write off loans worth Rs 9.90L cr in last 5 financial years

In a startling revelation to Parliament on Tuesday, it was disclosed that banks have written off loans amounting to Rs 9.90 lakh crore over the past five financial years.

PHOGAT FELLS GIANTS

Becomes first Indian woman grappler to enter Olympic finals

Bangladesh President dissolves Parl, paves way for fresh elections

Interim govt taking shape with Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus as its head

Hasina's UK plans hit legal roadblocks, may remain in India for a few days

Hasina considers new travel options including Finland

India expresses 'deep concern' on B'desh crisis, says monitoring status of minorities

AT AN ALL-PARTY MEET, JAISHANKAR SAYS HASINA IN SHOCK, GOVT GIVING HER TIME BEFORE SPEAKING TO HER

GST on health insurance premium: Govt collects 8,263 crore in FY24

The government has collected Rs 8,263 crore towards GST on health insurance premium in 202324 fiscal year, Parliament was informed on Monday.

Washington among ICC Player of the Month nominees for July

India all-rounder Washington Sundar has been nominated for the ICC Player of the month Award for July alongside England’s Gus Atkinson and Charlie Cassell of Scotland.

Women's TT: Manika-led India beat Romania 3-2 to enter quarter-finals

Star player Manika Batra led from the front as India prevailed over higher-ranked Romania 3-2 in a thrilling tie and made a memorable entry into the quarterfinals of the women’s table tennis team competition at the Paris Olympics here on Monday.

Sen loses bronze play-off to Lee, India's badminton campaign over

Young Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen suffered an inexplicable meltdown and missed out on an Olympic medal,going down in three games to Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia in the bronze play-off at the Paris Games here Monday.

Bharti Airtel profit rises 2.5 times to ₹4,160 crore in FY25 April-June quarter

The consolidated revenue from operations of Bharti Airtel increased by 2.8 per cent to Rs 38,506.4 crore during the reported quarter

₹ tanks 37 paise to all-time low of 84.09 against dollar

On Friday, the rupee settled 1 paisa higher at 83.72 against the US dollar in a range-bound trade

BJP celebrates Art 370 abrogation anniversary; Cong and PDP protest

The fifth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, which provided special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was marked by contrasting reactions across the region with mainstream regional party leaders kept “locked” inside their homes.