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Former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur will be conferred Bharat Ratna posthumously. The announcement comes a day before the birth anniversary of the late socialist leader.
Karnataka Bank on January 23 reported a net profit of Rs 331 crore for the December quarter of the financial year 2023-24, up 10 per cent from Rs 300.68 crore in the year-ago period. The lender's net interest income (NII) contracted by 0.86 per cent on-year to Rs 827.60 crore from Rs 834.76 crore. The bank's asset quality deteriorated during the quarter, with gross non-performing asset (NPA) at 3.64 per cent, up from 3.28 percent last year. Net NPA stood at 1.55 per cent against 1.66 percent. Shares of the bank closed for trading nearly 5.41 per cent down at Rs 266.70 apiece on the BSE.
Karnataka Bank on January 23 reported a net profit of Rs 331 crore for the December quarter of the financial year 2023-24, up 10 per cent from Rs 300.68 crore in the year-ago period. The lender's net interest income (NII) contracted by 0.86 per cent on-year to Rs 827.60 crore from Rs 834.76 crore. The bank's asset quality deteriorated during the quarter, with gross non-performing asset (NPA) at 3.64 per cent, up from 3.28 percent last year. Net NPA stood at 1.55 per cent against 1.66 percent. Shares of the bank closed for trading nearly 5.41 per cent down at Rs 266.70 apiece on the BSE.
Axis Bank reported a 3.7 per cent rise in third-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by higher loan growth. The Mumbai-based private bank reported a standalone net profit of Rs 6,071 crore ($730.19 million) in the three months ended Dec. 31, compared to Rs 5,853 crore a year ago. The standalone numbers do not include the business of the bank's subsidiaries.
Commuters were stuck in traffic jams near India Gate in central Delhi on Tuesday as vehicular movement was affected due to a full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day parade. Traffic was affected on C-Hexagon, Ashoka Road and Rafi Marg near Krishi Bhawan. Traffic police personnel were deployed on these routes to manage the movement of vehicles. The traffic was also affected on Outer Ring Road and near the Pragati Maidan tunnel, Sarai Kale Khan, ITO.
As the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra by the Congress party enters Assam, a clash has broken out between party workers and police in Guwahati. To stop the yatra, a large number of police personnel were present at the scene and they also barricaded the area and the route. According to reports, the yatra was not allowed from the center of Guwahati city, following which the Congress party workers were trying to trespass the police barricading and enter the city.
A Burmese army plane crashed at the Lengpui airport in Mizoram on Tuesday morning, Mizroam DGP has informed. According to the latest updates, the plane was small, and 14 people were on board with the pilot. Of the 14 people, six sustained injuries, while eight are safe. The injured individuals have been admitted to Lengpui Hospital, where they are undergoing treatment.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra resumed its journey on the 10th day on Tuesday from Assam. Assam Police deployed heavy security at Khanapara Area, the entry point of Guwahati for the Yatra. Earlier on Monday, Rahul Gandhi along with his supporters were prevented from entering a temple before 3 PM. Check the full story here.
A day after the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla was completed in the holy city of Ayodhya on Monday, a large number of devotees reached the Ram Mandir on Tuesday morning. Devotees have gathered since 3 a.m. to offer prayers and have Darshan of Shri Ram Lalla on the first morning after the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. Yesterday, PM Modi conducted the Pran Pratishtha ceremony which was telecast live across the country.
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BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi on Karpoori Thakur being awarded the Bharat Ratna
On Karpoori Thakur being awarded the Bharat Ratna, BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi says, " No one else could do this, only PM Modi has the strength to do this. He has declared to give Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award to the person who fought for poor people. Karpoori Thakur's entire life was dedicated to poor people, the way PM Modi is working for poor people. PM Modi is the only one who is fulfilling the dreams of Karpoori Thakur..."
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Our old demand fulfilled: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on 'Bharat Ratna' for Karpoori Thakur
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar today hailed the decision to give Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur. A translation of his tweet in Hindi reads, "It is a matter of great pleasure to give the country's highest honor 'Bharat Ratna' to former Chief Minister and great socialist leader Late Karpoori Thakur ji. This is a good decision of the Central Government. This highest honor given to Late Karpoori Thakur Ji on his 100th birth anniversary will create positive sentiments among the Dalits, deprived and neglected sections. We have always been demanding to give 'Bharat Ratna' to Late Karpoori Thakur ji. The years old demand has been fulfilled today."
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PM Narendra Modi on Karpoori Thakur being posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna
Thakur's visionary leadership, unwavering commitment to uplift downtrodden left indelible mark on India's socio-political fabric: PM Modi
Bharat Ratna is testament to Karpoori Thakur's enduring efforts as champion for marginalized, stalwart of equality: PM Modi
Delighted that govt has decided to confer Bharat Ratna on beacon of social justice Karpoori Thakur: PM Narendra Modi
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Chinese vessel permitted to dock, says Maldives
A Chinese ship, equipped to carry research and surveys, will be docking at a Maldivian port after being permitted by the Male government to make a port call for replenishment.
The permission to allow the Chinese ship comes amid strains in ties between India and Maldives after its new President Mohamed Muizzu came to power and made Beijing as his first port of call early this month after assuming office. Traditionally, New Delhi has been the first port of call for a Maldivian President.
In a statement on Tuesday, the Maldivian Foreign Ministry said a diplomatic request was made by the Chinese government for the necessary clearances to make a port call, for rotation of personnel and replenishment.
The statement, however, said the Chinese Research Vessel Xiang Yang Hong 3, will "not be conducting any research while in the Maldivian waters".
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Former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur to be awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously
Former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur will be conferred Bharat Ratna posthumously. The announcement comes a day before the birth anniversary of the late socialist leader.
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There is no Ram 'Leher': Rahul Gandhi
Replying to a question about "Ram Leher", Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says, "There is no 'Leher'. There is nothing as such. It is BJP's political program...But we have our clarity- five pillars of justice to strengthen the country..."
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CBDT releases impressive direct tax statistics:
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has been releasing key statistics relating to Direct Tax collections and administration in public domain from time to time. It has further released Consolidated Time-Series data as updated upto F.Y. 2022-23:
Net Direct Tax Collections have increased by 160.52% from Rs. 6,38,596 crore in F.Y. 2013-14 to Rs. 16,63,686 crore in F.Y. 2022-23.
Gross Direct Tax Collections of Rs. 19,72,248 crore in F.Y. 2022-23 have registered an increase of over 173.31% compared to Gross Direct Tax Collections of Rs. 7,21,604 crore in F.Y. 2013-14.
The total number of ITRs filed in FY 2022-23 stands at 7.78 crore showing an increase of 104.91% as compared to total number of ITRs of 3.80 crore filed in FY 2013-14.
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We will win all 26 seats in Gujarat in the Lok Sabha elections: BJP
BJP leader & MoS Railways & Textiles, Darshana Jardosh says, "Today, BJP offices for Lok Sabha elections were opened in 26 parliamentary constituencies including Surat in Gujarat. We will take the developments works done by our government to the public. We will win all 26 seats in Gujarat in the Lok Sabha elections."
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Netflix buys rights to WWE's 'Raw' ; its first live event
Netflix said on Tuesday it will bring WWE's flagship weekly program, Raw, to the streaming platform in January 2025.
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Britain to announce new sanctions against Houthis in coming days, says PM Sunak
We will give UK parliament chance for full debate on government's approach on Red Sea on Wednesday, says UK PM Sunak.
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First Published: Jan 23 2024 | 8:50 AM IST