For the first time since it was created, Assam has activated a 75-year-old law to expel individuals declared foreigners. What does this mean for the state, and why now? Here’s a breakdown.

For the first time since it was created, Assam has activated a 75-year-old law to expel individuals declared foreigners. What does this mean for the state, and why now? Here's a breakdown.

Assam invokes 1950 Immigrants Expulsion Act: What's behind the move?

Assam invokes 1950 Immigrants Expulsion Act: What’s behind the move? 

State Bank of India Chairman C S Setty has said that the bank is targeting to double its YONO app user base to 20 crore over the next two years with the launch of a new version on Monday.
YONO 2.0 is a significant upgrade, offering a better experience for customers and a robust digital platform for the bank, and full fledged features will be rolled out over 6-8 months, he told PTI in an interview.
"From a bank perspective, YONO 2.0 is a key anchor of digitalization, with a common code for internet banking and mobile banking. This allows for seamless integration across channels, enabling SBI to launch new products and processes quickly. The bank aims to leverage YONO 2.0 to enhance its digital presence and customer engagement," he said.
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"You should not lose heart over losing Bihar, the entire country knows BJP wins through 'vote chori'," she said.
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In its pre-Budget recommendations to the government, NATHEALTH said it outlined a roadmap to strengthen healthcare delivery, foster innovation, and expand insurance and preventive coverage.
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Assam invokes 1950 Immigrants Expulsion Act: What’s behind the move?

For the first time since it was created, Assam has activated a 75-year-old law to expel individuals declared foreigners. What does this mean for the state, and why now? Here’s a breakdown.

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