Government unveils new logo for Regional Rural Banks 

December 18, 2025 6:12 PM

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Government unveils new logo for Regional Rural Banks 

The Government has unveiled a new logo for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) today. The Ministry of Finance said that the logo symbolises progress, nurture and enlightenment, reflecting the core values of RRBs in serving rural India. At present, 28 RRBs operate across the country with a vast network of ov...

VIPs express condolences on sculptor Ram Sutar’s death

December 18, 2025 6:10 PM

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VIPs express condolences on sculptor Ram Sutar’s death

  President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expressed grief over the death of Padma Bhushan recipient and eminent sculptor Ram Sutar.   In a social media post, the President said that the exceptional contributions of the sculptor have enriched I...

Calcutta HC orders report on chaos at Messi event

December 18, 2025 5:54 PM

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Calcutta HC orders report on chaos at Messi event

The Calcutta High Court today sought a report from the West Bengal government on the chaos and vandalism at Salt Lake Stadium during the event of Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi. Hearing three separate public interest litigations, the division bench of Acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice ...

Railways to run 138 special trains for Christmas and New Year

December 18, 2025 4:53 PM

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Railways to run 138 special trains for Christmas and New Year

Indian Railways will run 138 special trains across nine zones to manage the surge during Christmas and New Year. These trains have been planned, with 650 trips proposed and approved. The Ministry of Railways, in a statement, said that so far 244 trips have been notified. It added that Western Railwa...

FM Nirmala Sitharaman Introduces Securities Markets Code Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha

December 18, 2025 2:14 PM

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman Introduces Securities Markets Code Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today introduced the Securities Markets Code Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha. The Bill seeks to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the securities markets. After the introduction of the Bill, Mrs Sitharaman proposed to refer this legislation to the Parliam...

Kolkata: Major Fire in Newtown Slum Destroys 200 Huts; No Casualties Reported

December 18, 2025 2:13 PM

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Kolkata: Major Fire in Newtown Slum Destroys 200 Huts; No Casualties Reported

Forensic team will reach the site near Eco park, of Newtown area in Kolkata, where in a major fire incident nearly 200 huts of a slum area have been destroyed last night. The team will collect samples from the site. No casualty reported in this incident. Personnel from the fire and emergency service...