India’s banks in strong position to drive growth: RBI Governor

IANS | June 30, 2026 5:55 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Tuesday that India’s financial system remains a key source of strength and support for the real economy and the country’s growth momentum, as banks and NBFCs remain sound, supported by strong capital and liquidity positions, healthy profitability, low levels of non-performing assets, and robust credit growth.

Nine years of GST mark success of India’s biggest tax reform

IANS | June 30, 2026 4:41 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) The launch of the Goods & Services Tax (GST) on July 1, 2017, marked a historic achievement in India’s economic reforms journey, with the principle of “One Nation, One Tax” helping to create a common national market, according to an official factsheet issued on Tuesday.

Kerala Assembly passes NEET resolution, rejects BJP amendments

IANS | June 30, 2026 3:19 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 30 (IANS) The Kerala Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution urging the Centre to comprehensively reform the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) and the country's national examination system, with the ruling United Democratic Front (UDF) and the opposition Left Democratic Front (LDF) joining hands to adopt the motion after rejecting amendments moved by the BJP.

Mayawati calls Ram Temple embezzlement case serious and concerning; seeks transparent system for managing donations

IANS | June 30, 2026 12:33 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief, Mayawati, on Tuesday reacted to reports of alleged irregularities involving offerings at the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya, calling the matter "extremely serious and concerning” while urging a transparent and accountable system for managing temple donations.