Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Banks have recovered more than Rs 10 lakh crores from bad loans between 2014 and 2023 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said today that banks have recovered more than Rs 10 lakh crores from bad loans between 2014 and 2023, as part of the reforms process implemented by the Modi government. …...Read More

HDFC Bank To Stop SMS Alerts For Some UPI Transactions. Check Details Here

Starting June 25, HDFC Bank will stop sending SMS alerts for UPI transactions up to Rs 100. Now SMS notifications will be pushed only for transactions above Rs 100 (for money sent/paid) and above Rs 500 (for money received). The lender informed its customers through emails that they would continue …...Read More

"Felt He Was Like An Elder Brother To Me": Dalai Lama On Manmohan Singh

On receiving news that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had passed away on Thursday night, His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote to his widow Gursharan Kaur to express his sadness on Friday. “I will remember him in my prayers and offer my condolences to you and your family at this …...Read More

Banking Frauds Rise In H1FY25, Amount Involved Jumps 8-Time: RBI Report

The number of bank frauds witnessed a significant on-year increase in the first half of the current fiscal to 18,461 cases and the amount involved jumped more than eight-fold to Rs 21,367 crore, according to RBI data released on Thursday. The Reserve Bank of India has released the Report on …...Read More

National Park Week: 15 surprising facts about America's parks you may not know

It’s National Park Week — a unique time to appreciate the beauty and splendor of the great American outdoors. While the U.S. park scene offers plenty of notable historic sites and landscapes, there are also many features and facts about our national parks that are far lesser known. "National parks …...Read More

Budget 2025 To Be Presented On Saturday, Stock Markets To Remain Open For Trading

Trading will be conducted during normal hours from 9.15 am to 3.30 pm. Stock markets will remain open for trading on February 1, Saturday, when Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget, bourses BSE and NSE said on Monday. Stock markets are generally closed on Saturdays and Sundays, except …...Read More

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Distributes 71,000 Appointment Letters To New Recruits

Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 71,000 appointment letters to newly recruited individuals via video conferencing on Monday. The event was part of the Centre's Rozgar Mela initiative, aimed at empowering youth through job creation and fostering meaningful participation in nation-building. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi extended his congratulations to …...Read More

How to start a garden: quick tips from the Master Gardeners

Spring has sprung, and that means people across the country will begin pulling weeds and planting seeds if they have not already. However, for those with little or no experience growing fruits, vegetables or flowers, starting a garden may seem like a daunting task. Gardening beginners should consider the site, …...Read More

On this day in history, April 19, 1951, Gen. MacArthur delivers 'Old soldiers never die' speech to Congress

Gen. Douglas MacArthur delivered his farewell address to Congress on this day in history, April 19, 1951, uttering the famous line, "Old soldiers never die; they just fade away." Eight days before the speech, MacArthur had been relieved of his duties as general of the U.S. Army by President Harry …...Read More

Jailed Separatist Amritpal Singh Gets "Mike" Symbol To Fight Lok Sabha Polls

Amritpal Singh is lodged in a Assam jail under the National Security Act. Jailed separatist Amritpal Singh, who is contesting from the Khadoor Sahib seat in Punjab as an Independent candidate, has been allotted the poll symbol of "'mike'. He was among the 169 Independent contestants, out of a total …...Read More