Number of Jan Dhan accounts crosses 55 crore, FM Sitharaman tells banks to reach out more

Number of Jan Dhan accounts crosses 55 crore, FM Sitharaman tells banks to reach out more

In a post on X, the Finance Minister said, "With the scheme completing 10 years and KYC being mandatory for these accounts, I have urged banks to proactively reach out to people and simplify this process. In this regard, starting from July 1, 2025, banks have launched this campaign, under which approximately 1 lakh Gram Panchayats have been covered so far." Aug 3, 2025
PM Modi Kickstarts ₹2,200 Cr Worth of Projects in Varanasi

PM Modi Kickstarts ₹2,200 Cr Worth of Projects in Varanasi

Starting his address with 'Om Namah Parvati Pataye Har Har Mahadev', PM Modi said, "Today, I have come to Kashi for the first time since 'Operation Sindoor'. On April 22, when the Pahalgam terror attack happened, 26 innocent people were killed brutally. The grief of those children and women deeply pained me." Aug 2, 2025
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Darshan fans booked over vulgar posts, One Taken into custody for targeting Ramya

Ramya further highlighted the need for celebrities and public figures to set an example by adhering to the law. She pointed out that other superstars, such as Yash and Kichcha Sudeep, have also been targeted online in the past. "Had action been taken earlier, things might not have escalated to this level," she remarked. Aug 2, 2025
Indian Army inks Rs 223 crore deal for nextgen Tank Transporter Trailers

Indian Army Acquires Next-Gen Tank Transporters in ₹223 Crore Deal

The contract has been inked under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category, aligned with the 'Aatmnirbhar Bharat' initiative to boost indigenisation in defence manufacturing. The procurement will significantly improve logistical and operational efficiency for the field units of the army. Aug 2, 2025
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India's BHASKAR Platform Already Registers 1.97 Lakh Startups and Still Counting

The government is undertaking various outreach and awareness measures for BHASKAR across States/UTs to understand the requirement and experience of key user stakeholders, including small and micro-enterprises, said Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha. Aug 2, 2025
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Guardians of digital lives: Human Heart of cybersecurity innovation

By 2040, self-healing networks and global defense fabrics could secure our digital world, but only with governance and collaboration. Embracing these advancements, organizations can forge a future where cybersecurity is a guardian, protecting lives and livelihoods with brilliance and heart. Aug 2, 2025
SC issues notice to RBI, ED, TRAI, states on plea to ban all betting apps

SC issues notice to RBI, ED, TRAI, states on plea to ban all betting apps

The petitioner, Dr K.A. Paul, claiming himself to be "a prominent social activist, humanitarian, and President of Global Peace Initiative, which is dedicated to promoting peace and justice globally", said the plea was filed in the interest of millions of people and to protect the sanity and democracy in India by banning "illegal" betting apps. Aug 1, 2025