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Finance Ministry denies commitment on five-day bank work week

The Finance Ministry has denied making any commitment to bank unions regarding a five-day work week. Reports indicate that the government has not agreed to reduce the working days for banks. This comes amid opposition from various groups, including Mizoram church bodies and civil society organizations, against keeping banks open on certain holidays. PSU banks have also announced waiving ATM charges on strike days.

The Hindu·1d ago

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Business

IndiGrid to Acquire Luhri Power Transmission for ₹1,336 Crore

IndiGrid plans to acquire Luhri Power Transmission for up to ₹1,336 crore. The ISTS project, still under construction, will evacuate power from the Sunni Dam and Luhri Stage-I hydro projects. It is expected to begin commercial operations in the third quarter of fiscal year 2030.

ET Energy Power·6h ago

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Politics

BJP Supports EC After SIR Controversy, Denies Undermining Confidence

The BJP defended the Election Commission's clarification on the SIR issue, stating that all decisions were made with the consent of all three commissioners. This response came amid reports of differences within the poll panel. The BJP accused the opposition of attempting to undermine global confidence in the electoral process.

News18·15m ago

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Election Commission Confirms Unanimous Nationwide SIR Order Amid Gyanesh Kumar Row

The Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi met on Saturday to address the controversy surrounding the nationwide SIR order. The Election Commission issued a note confirming that the order was unanimous and upheld by the top court, clarifying the situation amid ongoing debates.

NDTV·1h ago

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Entertainment

Soni Razdan Says Work Dried Up After Marriage to Mahesh Bhatt

Soni Razdan revealed that after marrying Mahesh Bhatt, her work opportunities suddenly decreased. She shared that people questioned why a married woman needed to continue working, highlighting societal attitudes towards married women in the workforce.

News18 Movies·29m ago

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Karnataka HC Orders Re-selection of Primary Teachers in Kalaburagi, Bidar

The Karnataka High Court has ordered the state government to redo the selection of Graduate Primary Teachers for Classes 6-8 in Kalaburagi and Bidar districts. The court quashed a February 1, 2023 amendment that changed recruitment rules mid-process. Petitioners argued that recruitment rules cannot be altered during the process unless allowed. Notifications for district-level recruitment were issued on March 21, 2022, allowing local cadre candidates to apply under local and non-local cadres with conditions on benefits.

Deccan Herald·36m ago·Karnataka

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