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Union Minister Amit Shah on Saturday urged urban cooperative banks to adopt technology, improve transparency and modernise customer services to remain competitive. He asked all UCBs to join NUCFDC within a year, stressing stronger governance and customer prosperity to strengthen the sector

Cockroach Janta Party convenor Abhijeet Dipke sought the removal of a PSI deployed at his Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar home, alleging the officer was restricting visitors. Dipke also alleged CID personnel were monitoring his residence, while police have not responded to the claims

The redevelopment of Secunderabad Railway Station has reached about 65 per cent completion under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The Rs 714.73-crore project includes an air concourse, skywalks, parking facilities, elevators, escalators and modern passenger amenities.

Vijay Sethupathi returns as host of 'Bigg Boss Tamil Season 10' with a new avatar in the latest promo. The milestone season introduces Carnivizha, celebrating drama, laughter, friendships and rivalries, while promising unpredictable twists and chain reactions

Cricketer Rishabh Pant has sought Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's help in purchasing land to build a house and shift his base from Delhi. Dhami assured Pant of all possible support and said officials would contact him soon

Hindi Maha Vidyalaya organised an orientation programme for newly admitted first-year UG students on Friday. Principal Dr Bala Kumar and faculty members explained college rules, academics, examinations, NCC, NSS, sports, student activities and other programmes to help newcomers understand campus life.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s growing self-reliant medical technology ecosystem, citing domestic manufacturing, reduced import dependence and government schemes. Health Minister JP Nadda said India’s $15-16 billion med-tech market is expanding rapidly, with potential to become a major global hub

India batter Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of the first Test against Sri Lanka due to a right big toe injury, while his availability for the second match is also doubtful. Devdutt Padikkal could replace him in the playing XI.

A school headmaster was shot dead by unidentified assailants in broad daylight in West Bengal's North Dinajpur district. Nazrul Islam was attacked while travelling to work in Islampur and later died at a hospital. Police are examining CCTV footage

India has initiated efforts to join France-led Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a sixth-generation fighter programme, a parliamentary defence panel said. The committee urged the government to prepare a roadmap and timeline for acquiring sixth-generation aircraft and accelerate AMCA development

Australia batter Travis Head has backed himself to continue opening in Tests despite admitting the role does not come naturally to him. After a successful Ashes campaign, Head has become a key part of Australia's Test plans ahead of a packed schedule

Gold prices gained 4.73 per cent during the week as a weaker US dollar, falling Treasury yields and softer-than-expected labour data reduced expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes. Gold climbed to a seven-week high following the jobs report

Delhi Police seized 30 rolls of banned Chinese manja and arrested a 52-year-old man in Seelampur ahead of Independence Day. The raid followed information about illegal storage and sale of the deadly kite string, which poses risks to humans and birds

Talks between the Jharkhand government and protesting aspirants over alleged recruitment exam paper leaks failed to break the deadlock on Saturday. Protesters said their agitation would continue until demands, including cancellation of the 14th JPSC exam and an independent probe, are met

CJI Surya Kant has called for a more inclusive and people-centric justice delivery system, stressing that access to justice begins with dialogue. He said legal services personnel must understand local languages and dialects to address communities' concerns effectively

The Coforge Public Library is launching a Reading Passport and Reading Journal for children on National Book Lovers Day to encourage stronger reading habits. The free resources will help children track their reading, reflect on books and celebrate milestones.

Kerala Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday demanded withdrawal of the order directing full rendition of Vande Mataram during Independence Day celebrations, alleging the UDF government was surrendering to the RSS agenda. CPI(M) leader P Rajeev also criticised the decision

Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who recently confirmed her first pregnancy, has shared a glimpse of her preparations for motherhood. The actress was seen reading Ina May's Guide to Childbirth and also shared moments from her August photo dump

As Karma completes 40 years, Anil Kapoor recalled working with legendary actor Dilip Kumar and director Subhash Ghai, describing the experience as “intimidating and inspiring”. He also celebrated the 1986 blockbuster's enduring popularity and musical legacy.

Hyderabad's Old City is gearing up for grand Bonalu celebrations on Sunday, with temples illuminated and elaborate arrangements in place. Thousands of devotees and several VIPs are expected, while around 2,000 policemen will be deployed to manage crowds and security.

A two-and-a-half-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her 14-year-old neighbour in Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia district, police said. The accused allegedly lured the toddler to a secluded spot. He has been detained, while police registered a case under BNS and POCSO provisions

The government has asked Meta to take corrective action against deepfakes and harmful AI-generated content while examining whether its recommendation systems affect the company's intermediary status under Indian law. The Centre is also consulting other platforms on their legal status

Mumbai: Bollywood icon Madhuri Dixit is all set to take over the hot seat as the host of the Marathi edition of Kaun Banega Crorepati, titled ‘Kon Honaar Crorepati.’ According to sources close to the development, Madhuri has been roped in to host the Marathi adaptation of the iconic quiz-based reality show, marking her first-ever […]

Barpeta Braves captain Denish Das credited his side's positive mindset after his unbeaten 72 helped secure a 70-run win over Nagaon Rangers in APL 2026. The victory marked their second successive win after losing their opening two matches