Congress MP Manickam Tagore slammed “missing” Home Minister Amit Shah for evading Parliament. He accused Shah of avoiding accountability for police action against students at Jantar Mantar and demanded his presence and a statement in the Lok Sabha. ‘Missing’ Home Minister Must Appear in Lok Sabha: Tagore Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Tuesday called for … Read more
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said India must proactively shape its AI journey in finance, not be shaped by it. He stressed AI requires a total mindset change in banking, from risk evaluation to customer service, leveraging India’s digital infra. Shape the AI Journey, Don’t Be Shaped by It Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay … Read more
JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto’s hunger strike over alleged JPSC/JSSC exam scams reached its 11th day, continuing from his hospital bed. Students warned of a mass movement after a protest march in Ranchi was met with alleged lathicharges. Wednesday (August 12) marks the 11th day of Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) leader Devendra Nath Mahto’s … Read more
SBI Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty called on Indian banks to use AI beyond retail to expand credit access for rural India and small businesses. He said this is crucial for translating tech capabilities into economic opportunities for India’s 2047 vision. Indian banks need to take artificial intelligence beyond retail banking and use it to expand … Read more
Food sold to children in and around schools could soon face closer scrutiny, with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) proposing specific limits for foods high in added fat, added sugar and salt. The proposed rules are part of the Food Safety and Standards (Safe Food and Balanced Diets for Children in … Read more
The longtime Pay and Wallet executive will leave in October, marking a leadership change for one of Apple’s most lucrative services. Jennifer Bailey has led Apple Pay since its 2014 launch and will reportedly remain in an advisory role during the transition. The company’s Pay and Wallet division has expanded into Apple Card, digital IDs, … Read more
The Himachal Pradesh government has imposed a ‘Widow and Orphan Cess’ of 60 paise per litre on petrol and high-speed diesel, effective from midnight on August 11. This cess is collected at the first point of sale for widow and orphan welfare. The Himachal Pradesh government officially imposed a Widow and Orphan Cess of 60 … Read more
Senior IPS officer Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi was transferred days after he sought an independent audit of the Rs 30 crore Himachal Pradesh Road Safety Fund, raising questions over the move and concerns about financial transparency. The transfer of senior IPS officer Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi to the Department of Personnel, days after he sought an independent … Read more
Former fielding coach T Dilip called Suryakumar Yadav’s T20 WC final catch ‘extraordinary’. He spoke of his initial silence while calculating its legality and the ‘surge of emotions’ that followed, acknowledging it as a match-sealing moment. ‘An Extraordinary Catch’: T Dilip on Suryakumar’s T20 WC Final Heroics Former Indian fielding coach T Dilip spoke on … Read more
A former US Marine, Robert Gilman, imprisoned in Russia since 2022, has been freed and is returning home, Donald Trump announced. Trump credited his discussions with Vladimir Putin for securing the release on a humanitarian basis, with no exchange. A former US Marine has been freed by Russia and is due to arrive back home … Read more