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The Manipur government has extended internet suspension including mobile data services in Churachandpur district for another five days till March 2. Manipur Home Department Joint Secretary Mayengbam Veto Singh in an order said that the state government, after reviewing the prevailing law and order situation in Churachandpur district, decided to continue suspension of internet service, mobile data services and internet/data services through VPN in the whole revenue jurisdiction of Churachandpur district, decided to continue suspension of internet service, mobile data services and internet/data services through VPN in the whole revenue jurisdiction of Churachandpur district.
Vijay Shekhar Sharma has stepped down as part-time non-executive Chairman of Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL), and the board of the bank has been reconstituted, PTI reported. The Reserve Bank has barred the PPBL from accepting deposits and credits from any customer post-March 15 for persistent non-compliances and continued material supervisory concerns in the bank. PPBL has reconstituted its Board of Directors with the appointment of Ex-Central Bank of India Chairman Srinivasan Sridhar, retired IAS officer Debendranath Sarangi, former Executive Director of Bank of Baroda Ashok Kumar Garg, and former IAS officer Rajni Sekhri Sibal, Paytm said in a regulatory filing on Monday.
Paytm is likely to partner with Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India and YES Bank for processing transactions via the popular unified payments interface (UPI), two sources aware of the development said. The central bank has asked Paytm Payments Bank, the banking unit of Paytm to wind down its business by March 15, leading to disruption for the popular payment app.
Popular Ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas has passed away at 73 after a prolonged illness on February 26, his family has confirmed.
The singer is best known for his soothing vocals and lending his voice to popular tracks like Chitthi Aayi Hai from the 1986 crime thriller Naam.
As he launched more than 2,000 rail infrastructure projects worth about Rs 41,000 crore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that India now dreams big and works day and night to fulfil its dreams.
The Calcutta High Court said on Monday that there is no order stopping West Bengal police from arresting Trinamool Congress' Sheikh Shahjahan - the main accused in sexual assault and land grab allegations in Sandeshkhali.
This comes TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee claimed on Sunday night that the W Bengal government is unable to arrest Shahjahan as the court had "tied the hands the police".
At the inauguration of Bharat Tex 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the government is encouraging farmers, MSMEs, and exports keeping the principle of the five Fs in mind.
"We are connecting all elements of the textile value chain with five Fs...This journey of the five F's - farm, fibre, factory, fashion and foreign, in a way the whole scene is in front of us, keeping this principle of the five Fs in mind, we are encouraging farmers, MSMEs, and exports," PM Modi said at the event.
The Allahabad High Court on Monday dismissed the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee's (AIMC) plea challenging the Varanasi district court's decision to allow Hindu prayers in a cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque. On January 31, the Varanasi district court had ruled that a priest can offer prayers in the cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque.
Criticising the Opposition over its reaction to the murder of Indian National Lok Dal (INDL) chief Nafe Singh Rathee, Bharatiya Janata Party Chief Spokesperson Jawahar Yadav on Sunday said that parties should not do politics over somebody's death and efforts should be directed to ensure that the accused are caught as soon as possible. Jawahar Yadav said that the government comprehends the grave nature of the matter and is taking the appropriate action. The Indian National Lok Dal's Haryana unit president Nafe Singh Rathee and a party worker were killed when unidentified assailants shot them inside their SUV in Bahadurgarh near Delhi.
The Ex-Minister of foreign affairs of The Maldives, Abdulla Shahid, stated on Saturday that the claims made by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu about "thousands of Indian military personnel" were just another in a string of lies, adding that there are no armed foreign soldiers stationed in their country. On X, the newly elected president of the Maldivian Democratic Party said, "100 days in, it's clear: President Muizzu's claims of 'thousands of Indian military personnel' were just another in a string of lies. The current administration's inability to provide specific numbers speaks volumes. There are no armed foreign soldiers stationed in the country.
9:26 PM
Manipur govt extends internet ban till March 2
The Manipur government has extended internet suspension including mobile data services in Churachandpur district for another five days till March 2.
Manipur Home Department Joint Secretary Mayengbam Veto Singh in an order said that the state government, after reviewing the prevailing law and order situation in Churachandpur district, decided to continue suspension of internet service, mobile data services and internet/data services through VPN in the whole revenue jurisdiction of Churachandpur district, decided to continue suspension of internet service, mobile data services and internet/data services through VPN in the whole revenue jurisdiction of Churachandpur district.
9:26 PM
PM Modi says he reviewed projects worth Rs 17 lakh crore in 10 years
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that India's achievements are no longer a surprise to the world; it has become the new normal. Speaking at a global summit by TV9 News Network, he highlighted the growing trust in India, calling it the country's biggest recognition.
8:48 PM
Grant permanent commission to women in Indian Coast Guard: SC to Centre
Declaring that women cannot be left out, the Supreme Court on Monday told the Centre to ensure that women are granted permanent commission in the Indian Coast Guard and said the court will do it if the government doesn't. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said this while taking note of submissions by Attorney General R Venkataramani that there were some functional and operational difficulties in granting permanent commissions to Short Service Commission Officers (SSCOs).
8:48 PM
Namibian experts to visit MP for cheetah habitat
Namibian and African experts will soon visit MP's Gandhi Sagar and Nauradehi sanctuaries for cheetah habitation: Bhupender Yadav
8:48 PM
Trump appeals $454 mn fraud judgment
Donald Trump appeals $454 million civil fraud judgment, pushing legal fight into thick of the presidential campaign, reports AP
8:27 PM
Vijay Shekhar Sharma steps down as chairman of Paytm Payments Bank; bank reconstitutes board
Vijay Shekhar Sharma has quit as chairman of Paytm Payments Bank, PTI reported. The bank has reconstituted the board, revealed in a regulatory filing.
7:54 PM
Grant permanent commission to women in Indian Coast Guard: SC to Centre
Declaring that women cannot be left out, the Supreme Court on Monday told the Centre to ensure that women are granted permanent commission in the Indian Coast Guard and said the court will do it if the government doesn't. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said this while taking note of submissions by Attorney General R Venkataramani that there were some functional and operational difficulties in granting permanent commissions to Short Service Commission Officers (SSCOs).
7:53 PM
Air India plans direct flights to Seattle, Los Angeles, Dallas
Air India plans to start more ultra long haul flights, mainly to the US cities, as it expands the aircraft fleet with more A350s and B777s, according to sources. The Tata Group-owned airline, which is also in the process of consolidating its operations, including by the proposed merger of Vistara, is looking to launch direct flights from Indian cities to Seattle, Los Angeles and Dallas.
7:53 PM
Bank of Israel keeps rates steady at 4.5%
The Bank of Israel kept interest rates steady on Monday after cutting by a quarter-point in January, taking a cautious approach even as the economy weakens as a result of Israel's war against Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Analysts polled by Reuters were split ahead of the decision, with seven expecting no move and seven projecting another 25 basis point reduction.
The central bank kept it benchmark rate at 4.5%.
Prior to January's cut, it had raised rates 10 straight times in an aggressive tightening cycle from a all-time low of 0.1% in April 2022, before pausing last July.
Israel's inflation rate eased to 2.6% in January, within the annual target range of 1%-3%.
The economy contracted by an annual 19.4% in the fourth quarter, reflecting the toll of the country's war with Hamas, to end 2023 with growth of 2%.
7:44 PM
Chinese Visa 'scam': Delhi court reserves order on Karti Chidambaram's ED charge sheet
A Delhi court reserved its order on whether to take cognisance of a charge sheet filed by the ED against Congress MP Karti Chidambaram and others and summon them in a money laundering case linked to the alleged Chinese visa scam. The judge posted the matter for March 16 after hearing the arguments by the counsel appearing for the Enforcement Directorate.
7:44 PM
US airman dies after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy, reports say
A US military service member, who had self-immolated outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington as a protest against the war in Gaza, has reportedly died.
7:44 PM
Paytm likely to partner with four banks
Paytm is likely to partner with Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India and YES Bank for processing transactions via the popular unified payments interface (UPI), two sources aware of the development said. The central bank has asked Paytm Payments Bank, the banking unit of Paytm to wind down its business by March 15, leading to disruption for the popular payment app.
5:00 PM
Either you give permanent commission to women in Coast Guard or the court will: SC to central govt
The top court on Monday said that women cannot be left out when it comes to the issue of granting permanent commission to Coast Guard officers, adding, "if you do not do it, we will do it". The plea has been filed by a woman officer of the Coast Guard. The Supreme Court has set March 1 as the date for the next hearing.
4:53 PM
News update: 'Delhi model' showing direction to entire country, says CM Kejriwal in Delhi Assembly
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said the Delhi governance model is showing direction to the entire nation in terms of education, health and electricity. The chief minister was underscoring the achievements of his government in Delhi in the three sectors during an address in the Assembly.
4:50 PM
Andhra Pradesh releases water from Kuppam Branch Canal Kuppam
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy today released water from Kuppam branch canal to meet the irrigation and drinking water needs of Kuppam and Palamneuru constituencies. The canal has been constructed at a cost of Rs 560 crore under the second phase of Anantha Venkat Reddy - Handri Neeva Sujala Sravanthi (AVR - HNSS) project. It is expected to provide irrigation water to 6,300 acres of ayacut through 110 minor irrigation tanks in Kuppam constituency and drinking water to people in Kuppam and Palamaneru constituencies.
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First Published: Feb 26 2024 | 9:03 AM IST
