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K'taka puts circular prohibiting dealings with SBI, PNB on hold for 15 days

A government circular issued on August 12 ordered all its departments, boards, corporations, public sector units and universities to withdraw all their deposits and investments in the SBI and the PNB

Need to come out of silos of seductive civil service jobs: V-P Dhankhar

The vice-president asked the youths to look around for opportunities in other fields as well

Too little, too late: IMA on forming panel to mull on law to protect medics

There is a draft bill that was prepared in 2019 after stakeholders' consultation but it never went to Parliament, he pointed out

IIT-Delhi gets notice for Rs 120-cr GST on research funds, given 30 days

The notice demands Rs 120 crore in GST from the premier institute on research funding acquired between 2017 and 2022, as well as interest and penalties

Shivraj Singh Chouhan leads agriculture ministry in developed India pledge

Chouhan expressed confidence in his team's abilities, praising their talent, work ethic, and energy

When is Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2024? Know date, significance, and more

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi is observed by Hindu couples who seek children. On this auspicious day, they observe fasting and it is believed to invoke Lord Vishnu's blessings for children

'Declare hospitals as safe zones, give compensation to victim's family'

All hospitals across the country should be declared safe zones like airports so that doctors can work without fear, Indian Medical Association (IMA) chief Dr R V Asokan said on Friday.

Isro targets to launch first Gaganyaan mission by December: Chairman

The success of the third and final developmental flight would pave the way for launch of commercial missions using the smallest vehicle

Varalakshmi Vratham 2024: Know all about this South Indian celebration

Varalakshmi Vratham is a key Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Varalakshmi, symbolising prosperity and good life. This year it will be celebrated on Friday, August 16, 2024

Kolkata woman rape-murder: Punjab doctors suspend OPD services in protest

The emergency and medico-legal services remained functional during Friday's protest

NCRTC invites bids for co-branding rights for 5 stations on RRTS corridor

The five stations for which the semi-naming/co-branding rights are available are Duhai, Murad Nagar, Modi Nagar South, Modi Nagar North and Meerut South

CM Mamata leads Kolkata protest rally, demands justice for woman doctor

The woman post-graduate trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered in the seminar room of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9

Kolkata doctor's rape-murder: Colleagues involved in crime, kins tell CBI

The central agency officer said that they were giving priority to questioning the doctors and officers of the Kolkata Police who were part of the investigation

Atal Bihari Vajpayee death anniversary; Know about his life, achievements

Vajpayee was elected to the Lok Sabha ten times and the Rajya Sabha twice throughout his 50-year political career. Good Governance Day is observed on his birthday

RN Agarwal, 'Father of Agni missile', passes away at the age of 84

Agarwal, a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, died on Thursday following mild old-age related ailments, DRDO sources said

Kolkata doc rape-murder: Akhilesh accuses BJP of making political benefits

While answering a question regarding the incident, Yadav said that any incident with a woman across the country is sad

Kolkata rape-murder case: Delhi doctors' indefinite strike enters fifth day

Resident doctors are standing on the side of the road outside Nirman Bhawan, with a heavy presence of police officers who have placed barricades on both sides of the road

Anti-Sikh riots case: Delhi court likely to pass order on Tytler by Aug 30

Special CBI judge Rakesh Siyal on Friday reserved the order after getting some clarifications from the parties

Kollavarsham 2024: Everything you need to know about Malayalam new year

In the Indian state of Kerala, the Malayalam New Year, known as Kollavarsham, marks the start of a new year. This auspicious occasion will be marked on August 17, 2024, this year

Kolkata doc rape-murder: Pradhan attacks Mamata, says no room for politics

Pradhan alleged that Banerjee's attempt to cover up, stifle dissent and shield perpetrators raises serious questions