Banking vision: India needs big, world-class banks, says FM Sitharaman; discussions on with RBI to expand scale

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said India needs large, world-class banks to support its expanding economy, adding that the government is in talks with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and lenders to build scale and strengthen the sector.Speaking at the 12th SBI Banking and Economics Conclave 2025, Sitharaman urged banks to deepen and…

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After meeting PM Modi, Women’s World Cup-winning Team India presents jersey to President Droupadi Murmu | Cricket News

Team India meets President Droupadi Murmu The World Cup-winning Indian women’s cricket team met President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday. During the meeting, team captain Harmanpreet Kaur presented a team jersey with signatures from all players to the President.The Indian team secured their first global title in women’s cricket with a 52-run…

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Harish Rai Death News: ‘KGF’ and ‘Om’ actor Harish Rai passes away at 55 after long battle with cancer; Karnataka Deputy CM pays tribute |

Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of death. The Kannada film world is mourning the loss of one of its most respected actors. Veteran star Harish Rai, best known for his roles in ‘Om’ and the ‘KGF’ series, passed away on Thursday after battling cancer. The 55-year-old actor left behind a rich legacy of performances…

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‘Send special force’: Bihar dy CM Sinha after convoy attacked; takes shot at ‘coward’ police | India News

BJP’s Lakhisarai candidate Vijay Kumar Sinha casts his vote for first phase of Bihar Assembly elections NEW DELHI: Bihar deputy chief minister Vijay Kumar Sinha was seen reprimanding the Lakhisarai Superintendent of Police (SP) and demanding deployment of a “special force” after his convoy was attacked by people he claimed were supporters of the opposition…

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SBI to list mutual fund arm

MUMBAI: State Bank of India said it will divest 3.2 crore shares, or 6.3%, of its stake in SBI Funds Management through an IPO, subject to regulatory approvals. Co-promoter Amundi India Holding will sell 1.9 crore shares, or 3.7%, taking the total offering to 10% of the company’s equity, or about 5.1 crore shares. The…

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Kalyani Priyadarshan reacts to fan buzz linking her to Kalki 2898 AD sequel after Deepika Padukone’s exit | Hindi Movie News

Following reports of Deepika Padukone’s potential exit from Kalki 2898 AD, Kalyani Priyadarshan emerged as a fan favorite for the sequel. Her recent Rs 300 crore hit and expressed interest in the franchise have fueled speculation. Kalyani, touched by the audience enthusiasm, acknowledged being on the trending list, marking a significant national recognition for her….

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Bihar polls: RJD alleges voter intimidation, police brutality at polling booths, demands EC action — Shares video | India News

NEW DELHI: The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Thursday, as Phase 1 polling took place in Bihar, alleged that police personnel and BJP workers were intimidating voters and assaulting party members at multiple polling booths.In a post on X sharing visuals, the party claimed that police officials had entered homes and were threatening residents in…

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