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BusinessThe proposed three-day bank strike scheduled from September 28 has been deferred following a meeting between the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) and the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) on September 27. The two sides agreed to form a high-level committee to discuss declaring remaining Saturdays as holidays in the banking sector and to explore solutions through consultations.
Amar Ujala·13h ago
PoliticsChief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced plans to construct a ‘Karnataka Mantapa’ modeled after Delhi’s ‘Bharat Mandapam’ near a metro station at locations like Jakkur, Mysore Lamps, or NGEF. The announcement was made during the inaugural Karnataka Tourism Awards 2026 at Palace Grounds, Bengaluru, which recognized contributions to the tourism sector across 35 categories for the first time.
The Hindu·16m ago·Bengaluru
BusinessUttar Pradesh has made it mandatory for all sweet manufacturers and retailers to display the 'use by date' on their products. Inspections revealed that many outlets were not providing clear information about the manufacture and expiry dates of sweets, prompting the new regulation to ensure consumer awareness and safety.
NDTV·45m ago·Uttar Pradesh
PoliticsIn Lourdes, France, five survivors of clergy sexual abuse met with Pope Leo XIV and praised the encounter. They said the Pope listened, was informed about their cases, and acknowledged the need for more work to address the scandal. Jean-Marie Delbos, one survivor, described the meeting as extraordinary and shared a personal moment when the Pope blessed a photo of his grandmother.
HT World·30m ago·Lourdes
EntertainmentThe Vvaan, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, released on Friday and showed strong box office growth over its first three days. By Sunday, the film crossed ₹33 crore in collections, with a 40.52% growth on Saturday. It performed especially well in non-national chains and single screens across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, joining other mass entertainers with housefull shows.
HT Entertainment·3h ago
EntertainmentRanbir Kapoor attended the 60th birthday celebration of spiritual leader Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji in Mumbai, praising him as a 'youth magnet' for inspiring young people towards spirituality and humanity. Ranbir also shared how becoming a father and playing Lord Ram in the movie Ramayana deepened his spiritual connection. He unveiled 'Beyond,' a book on Gurudevshri's life and journey.
NDTV Movies·3h ago·Mumbai
Amar Ujala·13h ago
The proposed three-day bank strike scheduled from September 28 has been deferred following a meeting between the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) and the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) on September 27. The two sides agreed to form a high-level committee to discuss declaring remaining Saturdays as holidays in the banking sector and to explore solutions through consultations.
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