On August 19, 2024, Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman led a review meeting with Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in New Delhi. The session, attended by the Secretary-Designate of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Additional Secretary, senior DFS officials, RBI, SIDBI, NABARD representatives, RRB Chairpersons, and CEOs of sponsor…
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“PM Narendra Modi’s Upcoming Visits: Poland on August 21-22 and Ukraine on August 23”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Poland on August 21-22 and Ukraine on August 23, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Tanmaya Lal, Secretary (West) at the MEA, announced in a briefing that Modi’s visit to Poland is notable as it marks the first time an…
President Droupadi Murmu Celebrates Raksha Bandhan with School Children at Rashtrapati Bhavan
On August 19, 2024, President Droupadi Murmu marked Raksha Bandhan by hosting children from various schools across India at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Over 180 students from government schools in 16 states attended the event. Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, expressed his gratitude to the President for her blessings and…
Chirag Paswan Slams UPSC Lateral Entry as ‘Completely Wrong,’ Vows to Take Issue to Government
Chirag Paswan, President of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) and MP for Hajipur, has denounced the Union Public Service Commission’s (UPSC) recent lateral entry initiative as “completely wrong.” He announced his intention to bring this matter before the government. On August 17, the UPSC released a notice inviting applications…
INS Tabar Arrives in Esbjerg, Denmark for Two-Day Official Visit
The Indian Navy’s advanced stealth frigate, INS Tabar, commanded by Captain MR Harish, has docked in Esbjerg, Denmark for a two-day visit. This visit underscores the ongoing efforts to strengthen the relationship between India and Denmark, as well as their respective navies. While in Esbjerg, the ship’s crew will engage…
Delhi Women Refugees from Pakistan Tie Rakhi to Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Raksha Bandhan
Delhi-based women refugees from Pakistan celebrated Raksha Bandhan by tying Rakhi to Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal today. In his remarks, Minister Goyal highlighted that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is aimed at ensuring safety and security for migrants from minority communities in neighboring countries. He praised the…
Kolkata Doctor Rape and Murder Case: CBI Grills Sandip Ghosh for Fourth Straight Day; Victim’s Father Condemns Attempts to Silence Voices
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) continued questioning Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of R.G. Kar Medical College, for the fourth consecutive day on August 19, 2024, as part of their investigation into the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor. According to officials, Dr. Ghosh arrived at the…
Kolkata Doctor’s Rape and Murder: Victim’s Father Claims Multiple Perpetrators Involved
In the case of the tragic rape and murder of a Kolkata doctor at RG Kar Hospital, the victim’s father has asserted that more than one individual was involved in the brutal crime. he expressed his previous faith in Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee but said he has now lost confidence…
MEA Announces Prime Minister Modi’s Upcoming Visit to Ukraine
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make his first visit to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion two years ago, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on August 19. The visit comes over a month after Modi’s meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The foreign ministry stated that further details about the…
Raksha Bandhan 2024: Key Dates, Auspicious Muhurat, and Optimal Times for Tying Rakhi
Raksha Bandhan, a major Hindu festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, will be observed on August 19, 2024. This festival, held on the Purnima Tithi of the Sawan month, is marked by sisters tying Rakhi around their brothers’ wrists as a symbol of protection and love. Purnima Tithi:…