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RBI allows withdrawal of ₹25k from New India Co-op Bank accounts
AFTER putting restrictions on withdrawal from New India Co-operative Bank, the Reserve Bank has decided to allow depositors of the bank to withdraw up to ₹25,000 per depositor with effect from February 27, 2025.
Jaishankar Takes Envoys Out on Kaziranga Safari
EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, with the Heads of Mission and Ambassadors from 45 countries, took elephant and jeep safaris at the Kaziranga National Park on Monday morning ahead of the two-day Advantage Assam 2.0 mega business summit beginning in Guwahati from February 25.
Murmu calls for greater participation of women in UN peacekeeping missions
PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu on Monday called for increasing participation of women in UN peacekeeping missions, underscoring that they are better equipped to address gender-based violence, foster trust, and promote dialogue.
Will become member of NATO, EU: Ukraine envoy
UKRAINIAN envoy Oleksandr Polishchuk said his country is determined to become a member of both the European Union (EU) and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) while speaking at an event on Monday, commemorating the third anniversary of the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Dot Dot Dot... Pak out of CT
Conservative batting approach remains biggest issue as tournament hosts handed early exit
Textile, tourism & tech to drive country's development: Modi
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that textile, tourism and technology -- three Ts -- will be the key drivers of India's developed future as the sectors will create crores of new jobs.
Charge sheet filed in Anna Univ rape case
THE Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Anna University sexual assault case has filed a charge sheet against the main accused Gnanasekaran (37) before the Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Saidapet on Monday.
Bill to restore pensions of MISA detainees
THE BJP-ruled Chhattisgarh government is set to introduce a bill to restore pensions for those detained under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) during the Emergency 1975-77, in the ongoing Assembly budget session.
Ex-SI gets 3 yrs' RI for taking ₹8K bribe to free sand smugglers
The chief judicial magistrate court in Kumbakonam on Monday sentenced a former sub-inspector of police to three years of rigorous imprisonment for demanding and accepting ₹8,000 bribe to release four persons in a sand smuggling case.
Indian goalkeeper Karkera takes inspiration from the life of a 1971 war hero
WHENEVER Suraj Karkera feels a little low, he turns to his book shelf for inspiration. He frequently reads biographies—‘Invictus: Nelson Mandela and the Game that Made a Nation’ is a favourite—for motivation. One such autobiography moved him to such an extent he was compelled to meet and talk to the author, Ian Cardozo, a decorated Army Major who played a big role in the 1971 War against Pakistan.
Philippines, Japan to boost defence ties
JAPANESE Defence Minister Gen Nakatani and his Philippine counterpart, Gilberto Teodoro, forged the agreements in a meeting in Manila where their concern over China's actions in the disputed South China Sea and East China Sea was high in the agenda.
Tech Industry revenue in India expected to reach $300 billion in FY26, says report
INDIAN tech industry revenue is expected to reach $300 billion in FY26, as per Nasscom's Annual Strategic Review 2025.
Ecclestone Takes UP Warriorz into Super Over
ELLYSE Perry's highest score of the women's Premier League (90) helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru post 180 against UP Warriorz at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday before Sophie Ecclestone's late surge forced a super over.
Govt workers sue Elon Musk over his threat of mass layoff
ATTORNEYS for federal workers said Monday in a lawsuit that billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk had violated the law with his weekend demand that employees explain their accomplishments or risk being fired.
In Bihar, PM Takes a Dig at Lalu's 'Kumbh Is Meaningless' Remark
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Monday attacked the opposition camp in Bihar, saying that those involved in fodder theft can't change the situation in the state.
PM Modi leads the charge in battle against the bulge
The battle lines have been drawn in India's war on obesity, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi launching a nationwide campaign to promote healthy living and reduce the burden of obesity-related diseases.
PMLA trial need not be paused till disposal of predicate offence case
THE trial in money laundering case cannot be paused or adjourned till the disposal of the predicate offence cases, a CBI special court in Chennai ruled on February 20.
Kashi-Tamil Sangamam: An Ancient Dialogue Born Anew
As the first light breaks over the subcontinent, it paints two distant shores—the ancient ghats of Kashi and the temple-lined coast of Tamil Nadu—in the same golden hue.
Managing 2 cr pilgrims daily for 45 days a task
Bhanu Bhaskar, ADG, Prayagraj Zone, says techs like AI & machine learning have come handy in crowd management
Trump, Macron meet amid rocky US-Europe relations
President Donald Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House for talks on Monday at a moment of deep uncertainty about the future of transatlantic relations, with Trump transforming American foreign policy and effectively tuning out European leadership as he looks to quickly end Russia's war in Ukraine.
Truce strained as Israel links freeing prisoners to 'dignified' release of bodies
PRIME Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel was prepared to resume fighting against Hamas after the Palestinian group accused it of endangering a five-week-old Gaza truce by suspending prisoner releases.
Rachin hundred powers New Zealand into semis
RACHIN Ravindra shepherded New Zealand's chase with a timely century as his team recovered from an early wobble to see off Bangladesh by five wickets and secure its place in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy here on Monday.
TNIE reporter receives 'Enviro Warrior' award from HC judge
PRINCIPAL Correspondent of The New Indian Express Thinakaran Rajamani has been honoured with the 'ENVIRO WARRIOR 2025' award for exposing the disposal of Kerala's waste in Tirunelveli villages.
Action against 55 Gujarat hospitals over violation of Ayushman Bharat norms
Blacklisted, suspended
17-Year-Old Stabs Girl for Insulting Him
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in Karur on charges of stabbing a 15-year-old girl on Sunday night allegedly to avenge her for insulting him.
Sensex falls 1%, hits 8-month low
Sell-off driven by weakening global cues, FII selling amid concerns over US trade policies
Recruitment of assistant surgeons subject to case outcome: HC
The Madras High Court on Monday stated that the appointment of assistant surgeons to government hospitals is subject to the outcome of the cases filed by candidates whose names were removed from the final selection list.
Breast reconstruction can restore natural appearance after cancer treatment
Breast Cancer is the most common cancer among women in India.
Farmers disappointed as price of paddy straw falls
FARMERS in the district are disappointed as the price of paddy straw has steeply fallen during the current samba harvest season.
Bengaluru seek playoff berth vs CFC
MOHUN Bagan Super Giant etched their name in the Indian Super League (ISL) history books on Sunday, becoming the first-ever team to successfully defend their League Winners' Shield.