LS passes Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill allowing 4 nominees in bank accounts
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which allows bank account holders to have up to four nominees in their accounts. Another proposed change relates to redefining ‘substantial interest’ for directorships, which could increase to Rs 2 crore instead of the current limit of Rs 5 lakh, which…
Bangladesh suspends visa services in its Agartala mission over ‘security reasons’
Agartala/Kolkata: The Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Tripura’s capital Agartala on Tuesday announced the suspension of all visa and consular services with immediate effect until further notice because of “security reasons”, a day after the mission’s premises was breached by a group of people protesting against the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in…
UK’s Coventry University launches new India Hub to boost partnerships
London: The Coventry University Group has marked the launch of a new India Hub aimed at boosting partnerships and building on the positive relationship between both countries with a special event in New Delhi. Senior leaders, including the university’s Vice-Chancellor and Group CEO, Professor John Latham CBE, met staff at the hub before joining Indian…
Revanth Reddy Ke Haseen Sapne
Hyderabad: Telangana BJP spokesperson NV Subhash criticized Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing him of presenting an overly optimistic vision while neglecting the state’s pressing financial challenges. According to Subhash, Telangana’s fiscal health is under strain, highlighted by a fresh borrowing of ₹10,000 crore to meet immediate needs. He argued that a competent leader should focus…
Anguished Sitharaman says she was mocked on streets of Tamil Nadu for learning Hindi
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday expressed anguish over not being allowed to learn Hindi in Tamil Nadu as a student and was even mocked on the streets for attempting to learn the language. The minister’s reply to the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha digressed to the language issue…
World Championship: Gukesh squanders advantage to settle for draw in Game 7
Singapore: The youngest-ever challenger to the world crown, D Gukesh let go of a very promising position and had to settle for a fourth consecutive draw against defending champion Ding Liren of China in a marathon seventh game of the World Chess Championship here on Tuesday. The stalemate, which came after five hours and 22…
Scotch whisky maker Cheers Group to Enhance Your Collection with Labrodog Black
Panaji: If you are a whisky lover, you would have experienced the magic of Scotch, known for its deep flavours, rich history and craftsmanship. Scotch has been one of the most sought-after spirits globally. In India, imported Scotch whisky is a luxury and a celebration. Whether it’s a special occasion, a gift or just an…
Shankar Mahadevan, Shreya Ghoshal, others set to perform at Maha Kumbh
Prayagraj: Maha Kumbh 2025 is set to become a spectacular blend of spirituality and cultural celebrations, the Uttar Pradesh government said on Tuesday, announcing programmes of popular singers and composers at the world’s largest religious gathering. In addition to the sacred dip in the Sangam, devotees from across the country and abroad will be treated…
Stock markets extend winning run to 3rd day; Sensex up 597 pts as RIL, HDFC Bank advance
Mumbai: Extending the winning run to the third straight day, benchmark Sensex jumped 597 points on Tuesday on buying in blue-chip stocks like HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and firm trends in global markets. The 30-share index jumped 597.67 points or 0.74 per cent to settle at 80,845.75. During the day, it surged 701.02 points or…
CJI Khanna recuses from hearing pleas against exclusion of CJI from panel selecting CEC, ECs
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday recused from hearing a batch of pleas challenging the exclusion of the CJI from the panel meant for selecting the chief election commissioner and election commissioners. At the outset, the CJI, who was sitting on the bench with Justice Sanjay Kumar, told the advocates appearing…