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Watch! Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gives big update on Banking for Viksit Bharat

Aug 17, 2026

August 17, 2026: ANI: Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday urged banking leaders to submit recommendations on banking sector reforms as the government will soon set up a high-powered committee to assess the role of India's banking sector in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Addressing the Public Sector Banks (PSB) Conclave 2026, Sitharaman said the government would soon announce a high-powered committee on public sector bank reforms, with the recommendations and outcomes of the two-day conference to be placed before the panel. The Finance Minister said the committee would examine the recommendations...
MP Sudhanshu Trivedi hits back at Congress’ P. Chidambaram over his ‘proud to be Dimagi Naxal’ remark
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MP Sudhanshu Trivedi hits back at Congress’ P. Chidambaram over his ‘proud to be Dimagi Naxal’ remark

Aug 17, 2026

Three children drown in Bihar's Kamla River while taking dip in river
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Three children drown in Bihar's Kamla River while taking dip in river

Aug 17, 2026

Shocking! Seven killed in hotel fire in WB’s Tarapith, short circuit suspected cause | Bengal Fire
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Shocking! Seven killed in hotel fire in WB’s Tarapith, short circuit suspected cause | Bengal Fire

Aug 17, 2026

Uttarakhand Sets a New Benchmark in Equality, Empowerment and Good Governance
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Uttarakhand Sets a New Benchmark in Equality, Empowerment and Good Governance

Aug 17, 2026

Rajasthan: Royal Teej Procession Held in Jaipur, Showcasing 300-Year-Old Tradition
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Rajasthan: Royal Teej Procession Held in Jaipur, Showcasing 300-Year-Old Tradition

Aug 16, 2026

Jaipur (Rajasthan), August 15, 2026 (ANI): Rajasthan: Royal Teej Procession Held in Jaipur, Showcasing 300-Year-Old Tradition
India’s 80th Independence Day Celebrated in Kathmandu, Strengthening Bonds of Friendship with Nepal
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India’s 80th Independence Day Celebrated in Kathmandu, Strengthening Bonds of Friendship with Nepal

Aug 15, 2026

India’s 80th Independence Day was celebrated at the Embassy of India in Kathmandu with participation from the Indian community, friends of India in Nepal, Embassy officials and their families. The Ambassador honoured the widows and...
Uttarakhand Emerges as a Global Hub for Tourism, Spirituality and Wellness
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Uttarakhand Emerges as a Global Hub for Tourism, Spirituality and Wellness

Aug 15, 2026

Uttarakhand is advancing towards global recognition for its tourism and spiritual heritage under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. The Integrated Tourism Destination Plan is...
Alakh Pandey joins Ranchi protest, mounts major attack on Hemant Soren govt over students’ demands
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Alakh Pandey joins Ranchi protest, mounts major attack on Hemant Soren govt over students’ demands

Aug 14, 2026

Alakh Pandey joined the student protest in Ranchi and launched a sharp attack on the Hemant Soren government over students’ demands. The protest has intensified as aspirants raise concerns over recruitment and examination issues in...
PM Modi and BJP, Congress, SAD leaders react to attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal in Nanded
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PM Modi and BJP, Congress, SAD leaders react to attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal in Nanded

Aug 14, 2026

PM Modi and BJP, Congress, SAD leaders react to attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal in Nanded
VHP International President Alok Kumar ‘brutally’ slams Rahul over calling RSS a “bunch of jokers”
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VHP International President Alok Kumar ‘brutally’ slams Rahul over calling RSS a “bunch of jokers”

Aug 14, 2026

New Delhi, August 13 (ANI): VHP International President Alok Kumar ‘brutally’ slams Rahul Gandhi over calling RSS a “bunch of jokers”.