The action was confirmed by Union minister of state for finance Pankaj Chaudhary in a letter to Naveen Patnaik NEW DELHI: A bank branch manager in Odisha Grameen Bank has been suspended, and all 28 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India have been directed to provide more compassionate and transparent customer service. The directive comes…
Currency crash and visa crackdowns force Indian students to rethink studying abroad For years, studying abroad has been a dream for many Indian students seeking better career opportunities. But a combination of stricter visa rules, weaker job markets and a falling rupee is making that dream harder to achieve.According to education experts, Indian students are…
8th pay commission on Monday began a two-day interaction programme in Lucknow, where it is scheduled to hold 54 meetings with unions, associations and individuals representing departments including railways, defence, health, revenue, communications, CPWD and agriculture. Central government employees may not have to wait until the end of 2027 for revised salaries and pensions if…
Brazil winger Raphinha’s World Cup campaign has been thrown into uncertainty after he suffered another hamstring setback during the Selecao’s 3-0 win over Haiti. The Barcelona forward was forced off during the Group C clash in Philadelphia, leaving Brazil with a major fitness concern at a crucial stage of their campaign. Raphina was injured during…
Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s pregnancy comes at a beautiful time, says director BV Nandini Reddy amid Maa Inti Bangaaram success (Image credits: Instagram) Director Nandini Reddy has seemingly put an end to speculation surrounding Samantha Ruth Prabhu‘s pregnancy. While fans had been discussing the actress’ recent appearance at the success celebration of Maa Inti Bangaaram, Nandini’s…
GHV Infra Projects Ltd on Monday (June 22) said it has received a work order from GHV (India) Private Ltd valued at approximately ₹213 crore, including GST. The order covers composite works involving civil, electrical, mechanical and signal & telecom segments. The projects include the upgradation and development of maintenance infrastructure at a coaching complex,…
A deadly Aliganj fire investigation reveals the building was approved for residential use but later converted to a commercial complex LUCKNOW: Fresh findings in the investigation into the deadly Aliganj fire have revealed that the building where the blaze claimed multiple lives was originally approved as a residential structure and was later converted into a…
During the day, it moved between 94.24 and 94.76 before settling at 94.63 The rupee depreciated by 30 paise to close at 94.63 against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by the strength of the American currency overseas and lingering uncertainty surrounding developments in the Middle East.Forex traders said the domestic currency witnessed volatile…
James Coles (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England have announced a 17-member squad for the five-match T20I series against India starting on July 1, with 22-year-old all-rounder James Coles receiving his first international call-up. Harry Brook will captain the side, while Jordan Cox, Sonny Baker and Saqib Mahmood return after missing the T20…
Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha recently revisited memorable moments from his decades-long film journey, sharing lesser-known anecdotes on the upcoming episode of the singing reality show Indian Idol.During the conversation, host Aditya Narayan asked the veteran star about his experiences working with legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan and actress Reena Roy.Speaking warmly about his association with Amitabh…
