January 18, 2025 7:13 AM

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RBI asks banks to ensure nomination in all deposit accounts & safety lockers

The Reserve Bank of India has asked banks to ensure nominations in new and all existing customers' deposit accounts and safety lockers, highlighting that a large number of accounts do not have nominations.   The nomination facility is intended to minimise the hardship and facilitate expeditious...

January 17, 2025 10:05 PM

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PM Modi Lauds Success of Pixxel Space’s 1st Private Satellite Constellation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the success achieved by the first private satellite constellation by Pixxel Space. In a social media post, the Prime Minister said it showcases the exceptional talent of the country's youth. He said it highlights the expanding capabilities of the private secto...

January 17, 2025 10:00 PM

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PM KP Sharma Oli Assures No Worry Over Energy Consumption, Announces 28,500 MW Power Generation Roadmap

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said there is no need to worry over energy consumption as heavy industries like iron and steel industries and fertilszer plants are being established within Nepal, and preparation is to operate the closed industries in a new modality.   In a program organised on the ...

January 17, 2025 9:56 PM

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CAQM Revokes Stage-III of GRAP in Delhi NCR as Air Quality Improves

Amid the improving air quality in National Capital Delhi, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to revoke Stage III of the revised GRAP in the entire National Capital Region with immediate effect today. However, all actions under Stages II and I will remain invoked. They will ...

January 17, 2025 9:36 PM

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US: Southern California Wildfires Kill 27, Destroy Over 12,300 Structures

The fierce wildfires across the Los Angeles area in Southern California of the US have killed at least 27 people and destroyed more than 12,300 structures in more than a week. The Palisades Fire, one of the largest active wildfires in the Los Angeles region, has scorched 23,713 acres so far. The Cal...

January 17, 2025 9:31 PM

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Egyptian Foreign Minister Discusses Ceasefire Agreement with Iran & Italy

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate phone talks with his Iranian and Italian counterparts to exchange views on a recently reached ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said today that in his talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Arag...