‘It was truly inspiring to interact with these remarkable players’: BCCI Secy Saikia lauds India’s differently-abled cricketers

IANS | August 24, 2026 11:42 AM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Monday praised India’s differently-abled cricketers for their determination and achievements after meeting the Indian Mixed Disability Men’s Cricket Team and office bearers of the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI), along with BCCI President Mithun Manhas and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, following their successful tour of England.

Bank unions threaten strike over 5-day banking, PLI scheme, other demands

IANS | August 24, 2026 11:31 AM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) on Monday announced a nationwide strike on September 11 over the delay in implementing five-day banking, differences over the performance-linked incentive (PLI) scheme and several pending demands, including pension-related issues.

Karnataka: Hassan DC reacts to MLA Revanna’s remarks with cryptic post

IANS | August 24, 2026 11:18 AM

Bengaluru, Aug 24 (IANS) A war of words broke out between Hassan Deputy Commissioner K.S. Latha Kumari and JD(S) MLA H.D. Revanna, son of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, following the latter’s remarks questioning the officer’s posting and functioning in the district.

Piyush Goyal urges Japanese firms to create ‘1,580 Suzukis’ out of India

IANS | August 24, 2026 11:05 AM

Tokyo, Aug 24 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday urged Japanese companies to expand their operations in India and create success stories similar to Suzuki and said that the country would like to see 1,580 Suzukis emerge from the Japanese firms operating in India.