New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday convened a high-level meeting with the Managing Directors and CEOs of Public and Private sector banks and insurance companies amidst emerging security concerns arising from tensions at the western border. Senior officials from the Department of Financial Services (Ministry of Finance), CERT-In, RBI, IRDAI and NPCI.
Jharkhand: In a shocking incident driven by superstition, a 40-year-old woman was brutally murdered in Jharkhand’s Khunti district on suspicion of practicing black magic, officials said on Friday. Police have arrested four persons in connection with the crime, which took place in the Murhu police station area. The victim, identified as Budhni Purti, a resident.
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday directed all the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) to stay vigilant in view of the latest cross-border tensions escalating between India and Pakistan. While presiding over a high-level meeting here today, the Chief Minister took detailed feedback from all DCS and SPS.
Ahmedabad: Amid rising tension between India and Pakistan, the Gujarat government on Friday cancelled the leave of all its officers and employees of all departments and offices of the state government with immediate effect. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said that the instructions have also been issued to the heads of the respective departments. “In.
New Delhi: In a major escalation along India’s western front, the Pakistani army carried out multiple airspace violations and drone intrusions on the night of May 7 and 8, targeting Indian military infrastructure. Addressing a press briefing on Friday, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi revealed that 300 to 400 drones were deployed across 36 locations, with several.
New Delhi: The Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) hopes of hosting the remainder of the PSL 10 in the United Arab Emirates have suffered a massive setback. The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) remains wary of the repercussions it can cause amid the escalating border tensions between India and Pakistan. After the recent developments, the PCB announced.
New Delhi: Retired Indian Army officer Major General Dhruv C Katoch on Friday asserted that Pakistan attempted to escalate tensions with India, but the Indian armed forces responded strongly, including by destroying Lahore’s air defence system. Major General Katoch claimed the actions were part of a desperate move by Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir to.
Shillong: In light of the current tense situation involving Bangladesh, the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya has imposed a night curfew under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The curfew covers a 1 km zone along the Zero Line at the India-Bangladesh border and is in effect daily from 8 PM to.
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is scheduled to lead a high-level security review meeting today at his official residence, Varsha Bungalow. Senior police officials and administrative leaders will participate in the discussions. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma also convened a top-level meeting on Friday to assess and strengthen security across the state,.
Dehradun: As tensions with Pakistan escalate, the Uttarakhand government has directed all hospitals in the state to remain on high alert. All leave for doctors and staff has been canceled, and following guidance from the Central Health Ministry, the state has marked 12,000 beds across hospitals, with all ICUs and ventilators prepared for potential emergencies. In.
New Delhi: With tensions rising between India and Pakistan, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has postponed the remaining exams of the Chartered Accountants Final, Intermediate, and Post Qualification Course. The exams, originally scheduled from May 9 to 14, have been deferred due to the tense security situation across the country. ICAI issued a.
