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Jan Dhan marks 12 years as deposits climb 12.8 times to Rs 3.17 lakh crore

New Delhi, Aug. 28 -- Deposits in accounts opened under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) have increased 12.8 times to Rs 3.17 lakh crore over the past 12 years, pointing to deeper engagement... Read More


Possibility of long-term critical mineral supply pacts: Indian Ambassador Pant ahead of PM Modi's Uzbekistan visit

Tashkent, Aug. 28 -- India and Uzbekistan are expected to explore the possibility of long-term supply arrangements for critical minerals, alongside discussions on trade, investment, connectivity, ener... Read More


Punjab: BJP seeks explanation from three leaders over statements on internal party matters; Issues show cause notices

Chandigarh, Aug. 28 -- The Disciplinary Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) issued show-cause notices to three party leaders over statements allegedly made during a press conference in Sangr... Read More


Garry Kasparov, Vidit Gujarathi hail Praggnanandhaa after Grand Chess Tour title win

New Delhi, Aug. 28 -- Russian chess legend Garry Kasparov and Indian grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi congratulated R Praggnanandhaa after his Grand Chess Tour (GCT) title win. Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu st... Read More


Swanand Kirkire, Shekhar Ravjiani team up for independent album 'Maati' after 12 years

Mumbai, Aug. 28 -- Acclaimed lyricist, singer, actor and writer Swanand Kirkire and celebrated musician-composer Shekhar Ravjiani have come together for the first time for an independent music project... Read More


"Not just statue, Delhi should have Sree Narayana Guru study centre," says Keralam CM VD Satheesan

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 28 -- Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Friday said that a study and research centre dedicated to Sree Narayana Guru should be established in Delhi alongside the proposed... Read More


Governor Gupta highlights potential of Jammu, Himachal to develop integrated spiritual tourism circuit

Jammu, Aug. 28 -- Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Friday paid obeisance at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, popularly known as Tirupati Balaji Temple, in Jammu on the auspicious occasion... Read More


"Govt didn't bow down": DK Shivakumar says Nagendra resigned so that "party isn't embarrassed"

Bengaluru, Aug. 28 -- Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said the resignation of state Minister B Nagendra was not reflective of "government bowing down", but it has been taken by a "loy... Read More


Expert Group to advance discussions on "early and substantial harvest" of India-China boundary delimitation: MEA

New Delhi, Aug. 28 -- The Expert Group on Boundary Delimitation and Working Group on Border Management will respectively advance discussions on an Early and Substantial Harvest of boundary delimitatio... Read More


Odisha Assembly LoP Naveen Patnaik, Army chief celebrate Raksha Bandhan with students, Brahma Kumari sisters

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 28 -- Raksha Bandhan was celebrated with traditional fervour across Odisha and among the armed forces, highlighting themes of brotherhood, affection and the bond between citizens and... Read More