Centre notifies amalgamation of 26 Regional Rural Banks

IANS | April 8, 2025 3:25 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Finance Ministry's Department of Financial Services has notified the amalgamation of 26 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) on the principles of 'One State One RRB' as part of the fourth phase of the continuing exercise to improve efficiency, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.

MUDRA has democratised India's financial system: PM Modi

IANS | April 8, 2025 1:19 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted on Tuesday that the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY), launched 10 years ago on April 8, has turned out to be a massive success in empowering the poor at the grassroots with over 52 crore loans given worth Rs 33 lakh crore.

Congress is the only ray of hope for country: Party leaders ahead of CWC meet

IANS | April 8, 2025 12:39 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Ahead of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting in Gujarat on Tuesday, an array of Congress leaders spoke about the role and significance of the grand old party in shaping the country's future. They spoke highly about party's ideals and conviction and stated that people of the country are pinning their hopes on it for their future.

30 or 300 minutes, Rahul’s speech won’t have any impact in Bihar: Upendra Kushwaha

IANS | April 8, 2025 12:25 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) National President Upendra Kushwaha on Tuesday scoffed at Congress’ assertions on Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Bihar and its impact on Assembly elections and remarked that the entire exercise will prove to be futile, adding that former Congress president’s 30-minute speech won’t make any difference in the state.