Fire breaks out at SBI branch in Dhakuria, six fire tenders deployed, no casualties reported

Fire breaks out at SBI branch in Dhakuria, six fire tenders deployed, no casualties reported

It is learnt that the fire broke out in the bank at 5.45 a.m. Since it was not the bank's opening time, no employees or customers were in the bank. As a result, the Fire Department said that a major disaster has been averted. However, there are various financial documents in the bank. The Fire Department is trying to ensure that those documents are not damaged too much. Oct 29, 2025
Indian small finance banks' advances poised

Indian small finance banks' advances poised to cross Rs 2 lakh crore this fiscal

"This fiscal, credit growth in the non-microfinance segments is expected to be 23-25 per cent. While lower interest rates will support demand for affordable housing, policy spurs for MSMEs and tailwinds from the recent reduction in the goods and services tax on vehicle loans will be helpful, too," said Aparna Kirubakaran, Director, Crisil Ratings. Oct 28, 2025
Already deposited Rs 8,000 crore into rain-hit farmers' accounts, cleared Rs 11,000 crore more: CM Fadnavis

Already deposited Rs 8,000 crore into rain-hit farmers' accounts, cleared Rs 11,000 crore more: CM Fadnavis

"Till now, Rs 8,000 crore have been released via DBT under the aid announced by the government. Money has been transferred into the accounts of about 40 lakh farmers. Today, the cabinet meeting approved the release of another Rs 11,000 crore. Since this money was not in the budget, it was approved as a special matter. Now, we have asked to deposit this money into the accounts of farmers in the next 15 days," said the Chief Minister. Oct 28, 2025
Pakistan's ISI hires global voices to wage propaganda war against India

Pakistan's ISI hires global voices to wage propaganda war against India

Further, there are also videos in circulation that paint a different picture of the Jammu and Kashmir issue. They travel to the Union Territory and then shoot videos. During the commentary, they intentionally refer to it as Indian occupied Kashmir. This is what Pakistan calls Jammu and Kashmir. India has condemned Pakistan's take on numerous occasions and made it clear that the Kashmir issue is an internal one and Jammu and Kashmir is very much part of the country and belongs to no one else. Oct 28, 2025