Jan Dhan milestone: Over 58 crore accounts bring millions into formal banking system, says FM Sitharaman

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said more than 58 crore Jan Dhan accounts have brought crores of Indians into the formal banking system, strengthening financial inclusion across the country.The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has ensured that benefits under welfare schemes, low-cost insurance and pension programmes reach beneficiaries without leakages, the Finance Minister’s…

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Letter to CJI, resignation of education minister: INDIA bloc meeting concludes with consensus on 5 issues | India News

NEW DELHI: INDIA bloc on Monday reached a consensus on five points after opposition leaders huddled at Delhi’s Constitution Club — their first formal meeting since the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.At a press conference, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that 25 parties attended the meeting and shared their views.“The INDIA alliance meeting has concluded, with…

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Iran Israel Conflict: ‘Stop shooting’: Donald Trump demands as Iran, Israel resume strikes 1st time post April ceasefire

US President Donald Trump on Monday called on Iran and Israel to immediately halt hostilities after the two countries exchanged missile and air strikes for the first time since an April ceasefire, raising fears of a renewed regional conflict.Posting on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Israel and Iran must immediately stop ‘shooting’.” The appeal came as…

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‘She welcomed them in, offered water’: Police reveal chilling details of DU professor Debosmita Paul’s final moments | Delhi News

A Delhi University professor was brutally murdered by a couple she had welcomed into her home, offering them water NEW DELHI: What began as a routine meeting inside a residential flat turned into a brutal murder of Delhi University assistant professor Debosmita Paul, with police revealing that she had “welcomed them in and offered water”…

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Anupam Kher: “I never thought it would happen”: Anupam Kher reveals how friendship with Kirron Kher turned into 41 years of love and marriage

Some of the strongest partnerships don’t start with instant attraction or a grand romantic gesture. They grow slowly out of years of friendship, trust, shared experiences and emotional support through the most difficult moments of life.In a recent interview with a media outlet, veteran actor Anupam Kher reminisced his decades-long relationship with actress and politician…

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India vs Afghanistan: Manav Suthar stars on debut as India script biggest win in Test history | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar announced his arrival on the Test stage in stunning fashion, weaving a web around Afghanistan’s batters as a ruthless India cruised to a record-breaking innings-and-300-run victory in the one-off Test at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Monday.Making his Test debut, the 23-year-old from…

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Why are fire hydrants different colors across US cities? It’s not just for looks |

Fire hydrants, often overlooked infrastructure, are vital connections to underground water mains. In the US, climate dictates whether hydrants are ‘wet barrel’ (always full) or ‘dry barrel’ (emptied to prevent freezing). Their colours, following NFPA guidelines, instantly signal water flow capacity to firefighters, with blue indicating the highest output. Fire hydrants are placed on street…

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“Every red light on the road was making my heart race”: 61 km, two exams, and a father’s X post that raises tough questions

A post on X by Shailendra Sharma describing a tense 61-km rush between two national-level exams has sparked discussion on exam scheduling in India. He narrated how his daughter moved from IISER to CUET on the same day in Delhi-NCR, raising concerns about coordination between examination bodies and student convenience. On Sunday, Shailendra Sharma turned…

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