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.

Aditi Shankar: Playing Anjali in 'Once More' healed me!

IANS | August 24, 2026 10:41 AM

Chennai, Aug 24 (IANS) Actress Aditi Shankar, the daughter of ace director Shankar, has now disclosed how Anjali, the character she plays in director Vignesh Srikanth's much awaited romantic drama 'Once More', healed and helped her.