RBI proposes new rules for faster settlement of claims on accounts, lockers of deceased customers

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New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed new rules to make it easier and faster to settle claims on the bank accounts and lockers of customers who have passed away. The central bank has issued a draft circular, “Reserve Bank of India (Settlement of Claims in respect of Deceased Customers of Banks) Directions, 2025”, and invited public feedback on it by August 27.Under the proposal, banks will have to use standardised forms to receive claims and related documents from…

Rahul Gandhi misled nation with ‘Constitution will be changed’ lie: Ramdas Athawale

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New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Republican Party of India (Athawale) chief and Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has taken a sharp aim at opposition leaders, including Sharad Pawar, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, and other INDIA bloc leaders. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Athawale slammed the opposition for spreading what he called “false narratives” to mislead the public and also shared key details of his recent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Responding to Sharad Pawar’s controversi…

CM Siddaramaiah urges PM Modi to allocate more funding to Karnataka

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Bengaluru, Aug 10 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Sunday, appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to give precedence to Karnataka in terms of allocation of funds. He spoke after inaugurating the Yellow Line of the Metro project, laying the foundation stone for the third phase of Metro project in Bengaluru.Chief Minister Siddaramaiah turning towards Prime Minister Modi reiterated, “I make this request to Prime Minister, that the priority has to be given to Karnataka, like how Ma…

Gurugram land deal: ED seeks 7-year rigorous imprisonment for Robert Vadra

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New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sought a maximum of seven years of rigorous imprisonment for Robert Vadra and others in the tainted 2008 Gurugram land deal, shows the prosecution complaint filed by the probe agency at a Special PMLA court in Delhi.The probe agency has also sought confiscation by the government of 43 immovable properties allegedly acquired by Vadra and others using proceeds of crime (PoC) generated through money laundering.The Special PMLA court in D…

Chennai to host three-day Patriotic Film Festival from tomorrow ahead of Independence Day

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Chennai, Aug 10 (IANS) Patriotism has long been a central theme in Indian cinema, with filmmakers across generations celebrating the nation’s history, struggles, and spirit through powerful storytelling. This Independence Day week, that enduring tradition will be honoured through a special patriotic film festival, is jointly organised by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and the National Film Archive of India (NFAI).The three-day festival, to be held from August 11 to 13 at the Ta…

Ginger picks four as Australia A beat India A by four runs, win T20 series 3-0

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Mackay, Aug 10 (IANS) Sianna Ginger claimed 4-16 as Australia A edged India A by four runs to complete a 3-0 T20 series clean sweep at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay on Sunday.Just a day after India A received a 114-run drubbing in the second T20, the visitors put in a much-improved showing with the ball to restrict Australia A to 144/8, with Prema Rawat and Radha Yadav taking three-fers each.Opener Shafali Verma set the tone for the chase through a brisk 41 off 25 balls, laced with six …

India qualify for AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup for the first time in two decades

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Yangon (Myanmar), Aug 10 (IANS) The India U20 women’s national team secured qualification for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup for the first time in 20 years, after defeating hosts Myanmar 1-0 in their final Group D encounter at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, on Sunday.The Young Tigresses finished top of their group with seven points, after winger Pooja’s 27th-minute goal secured a victory for them in front of a partisan crowd at the Thuwunna Stadium.It was a game of two halves, the first do…

‘Saiyaara’ director Mohit Suri’s wife Uditaa Goswami turns DJ, spins magic at film’s success bash 

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Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) The recently released film ‘Saiyaara’ has turned out to be a humongous success, and the team behind the film is on cloud nine. Recently the makers of the film hosted a success bash which was attended by the cast and crew. Director Mohit Suri’s wife Uditaa Goswami was also at the event spinning the turntable. ‘Saiyaara’ star Ahaan Panday’s mother, Deanne Panday took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and shared pictures documenting the moments from the part…

Lara Dutta reveals Deanne Panday has been working tirelessly for her kids- Ahaan & Alanna

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Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Just like several of us, actress Lara Dutta was also enchanted after witnessing “Saiyaara” starring debutant Ahaan Panday, who also happens to be the son of her good friend, Deanne Panday.Lara revealed that she has known Ahaan since he was a toddler, and it’s been a pleasure to watch him grow into the thoughtful and well-brought-up, charming boy he is.Sharing an emotional note for Deanne, or DP, her friend of more than 25 years, Lara revealed that she has been there for h…

Fatima Sana Shaikh cannot get enough of her furry friend: 'That urge to eat your dog alive'

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Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Every pet parent will be able to relate to actress Fatima Sana Shaikh’s latest post. The ‘Dangal’ actress took to her Instagram handle and dropped an adorable pic of kissing her furry friend Bijlee.Expressing her unconditional affection for her pet, Fatima wrote: “That urge to kiss/squish/eat your dog alive? Science calls it cute “aggression”.. i call it “pyaar.””Slide 2 mein uski jhalak milegi,” she added.The post further included a video of Fatima lovingly hugging…