Despite a nationwide strike called by bank employees across India, banks will remain open today and continue to provide services to customers, according to official sources. The strike has been organised primarily to press the demand for a five-day workweek, with all Saturdays declared as holidays.The strike has been called by the United Forum of…
New Delhi, 27/1:Operations in public sector banks across the country are likely to be impacted on Tuesday with the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) deciding to go ahead with a nationwide strike to press for the immediate implementation of a five-day work week. Services such as cash deposits, withdrawals, cheque clearances, and administrative work…
United Nations, 27/1: In a strongly-worded retort in the UNSC, India said it is not normal to tolerate Pakistan’s continued use of terrorism as an instrument of state policy, as New Delhi hit back at Islamabad’s envoy for advancing a “false and self-serving account of operation sindoor. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni…
New York/Washington: The US imposed 25 per cent tariffs on India for buying Russian oil, but the Europeans signed a trade deal with New Delhi, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said as he emphasised that Europe is financing the “war” against itself by buying Russian oil products from India.
Mexico City, 26/1: Gunmen opened fire on a crowded soccer field in Mexico on Sunday, killing 11 and injuring 12, in a tragedy that appeared to highlight the persistent violence from the nation’s cartels despite the government’s efforts. Gunfire hit people who were socializing after a soccer match, according to local officials, capping a particularly…
Bhubaneswar, 26/1:In a major sporting development, double strike by dependable drag-flicker Alexander Hendrickx powered Vedanta Kalinga Lancers to a 3-2 win over Ranchi Royals in the Hockey India League final here at the Kalinga Stadium on Monday. Earlier, Amandeep Lakra scored a brace as Hyderabad Toofans defeated HIL GC 4-3 to finish third in the…
New Delhi, 26/1:India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a long-coveted trade deal, the South Asian country’s trade secretary said on Monday, an accord both sides hailed as historic as they contend with strained US ties. It will be a balanced, forward-looking deal for better economic integration with the EU. The deal will…
East Coast Railway celebrated the 77th Republic Day at its headquarters in Bhubaneswar with great patriotic fervour. The General Manager, East Coast Railway, Shri Parmeshwar Funkwal, unfurled the National Flag and extended Republic Day greetings to all railway employees and their families. In his address, the General Manager highlighted East Coast Railway’s continued contribution to…
Bhubaneswar, January 26: NTPC Eastern Region II (ER-II) celebrated the 77th Republic Day of India with great enthusiasm and patriotic spirit at Pokhariput, 𝙱𝚑𝚞𝚋𝚊𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚠𝚊𝚛.The celebrations began with the ceremonial hoisting of the National Tricolour by Shri Arindam Sinha, Regional Executive Director (ER-II), NTPC Limited, in the presence of employees, their family members, and other stakeholders. The…
A man has been arrested for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl in Deogarh district of Odisha.According to reports, the incident occurred last night under the Deogarh police station limits. A complaint was lodged after the child was allegedly raped while she had gone to watch a local event. Following the complaint, police began an investigation.The…
