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Banks in Tripura, Assam, Nagaland, and West Bengal will be closed for Maha Saptami, October 10, as declared by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in observance of Durga Puja. While banks in other regions will operate normally, essential services like online banking, UPI, ATMs, and mobile apps will remain available. Customers are advised to […]
Omar Abdullah, the leader of the National Conference, made significant remarks following his party’s victory in the recent Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls. He stated, “Jammu and Kashmir will be a state until 2019. The Prime Minister and the Home Minister have said they will restore the status of the state. I will draft a […]
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) has been extended for six months in four Assam districts, Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo, and Sivasagar, due to recent disturbances in Bangladesh and their potential impact on local law and order. Despite improved security conditions in Assam, the government emphasized the need for AFSPA to maintain stability in light […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept its key interest rates unchanged for the 10th consecutive time. At a press conference following the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announced that the repo rate remains at 6.5%. This decision follows the RBI’s 3-day monetary policy meeting, which began on Oct 7, […]
Endangered black-necked cranes have been spotted in the Himalayan wetlands at Hanle, Ladakh, around 4,500 meters high. These migratory birds, protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, are venerated by local Buddhists. They typically pair for life and raise 1-2 chicks annually. The Ladakh population is estimated at 66-69 individuals, with small numbers also in […]
Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israeli forces have eliminated potential successors to Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah during strikes in Beirut. In a video message, he claimed, “We’ve degraded Hezbollah’s capabilities,” and urged Lebanese citizens to reclaim their country from Hezbollah, attributing Lebanon’s chaos to “a gang of tyrants and terrori...
The Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) has summoned Defence Secretary and Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi to appear on October 21 regarding the non-payment of a jawan’s disability pension despite multiple orders. The Delhi High Court upheld the AFT’s authority, allowing the contempt case to proceed without issuing a stay and requiring an affidavit […]
Patnam Mahender Reddy, newly appointed Chief Whip in the Telangana State Legislative Council, will officially take charge on Wednesday. The ceremony will take place at 10:30 AM in the Legislative Council, attended by TG Legislative Council Chairman Gutta Sukhender Reddy, Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad, several MLCs, and MLAs. It is noteworthy that Patnam joined Congress […]
The Bombay High Court revived a Public Interest Litigation addressing potholes in Mumbai and Maharashtra, following a contempt petition by Advocate Ruju Thakkar alleging non-compliance with a 2018 order. Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya emphasized public welfare, directing municipal corporations to repair roads and comply with earlier directives. The next hearing is set for December 3.
The MMRDA informed the Bombay High Court that it will delay opening bids for the ₹16,577 crore Ghodbundar Road-Bhayandar bridge and tunnel by 60 days from October 8. L&T, which had filed petitions alleging MMRDA’s haste before the upcoming Assembly elections, agreed to withdraw them. They emphasized the need for geotechnical investigations before proceeding with […]
The Bombay High Court issued a temporary injunction barring Shherryi Singh, the 2023 Mrs. India winner, from participating in any beauty contests amid a dispute with the Mrs. India organization. The conflict arose when Singh planned to compete in Mrs. Universe in South Korea. The court will hear the case again on October 18, as […]
The Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee condemned the Enforcement Directorate’s summons to President K Meghachandra Singh, calling it “politics of vendetta.” MPCC spokesperson N Bupenda Meitei emphasized Meghachandra’s advocacy against the BJP governments and criticized the Union Government for attempting to cover up its failures amid ongoing turmoil in Manipur.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy will hand over appointment papers to selected candidates at LB Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Officials have already notified the candidates via phone calls, and special buses will transport them to the stadium. While some candidates will receive their appointment papers directly from the CM, others will be served at district-wise […]
The Andhra Pradesh Excise Department is currently accepting applications for liquor shop licenses in the state, charging a non-refundable fee of ₹2 lakh for applicants. So far, 39,259 applications have been received for 3,396 shops. With the deadline approaching, a significant number of applications were submitted on Tuesday. Applications will be accepted until 5 PM […]
The Bombay High Court has raised concerns about Mumbai University’s management of its historic coin collection, questioning its inaction in preserving heritage amid ongoing auctions. A petition from the Mumbai Coin Society revealed the Dinesh Mody Numismatic Museum’s alarming decline, with only a few non-antique coins left from its original 25,000, amid allegations of loss […]