SBI clocks 12.5 pc rise in Q1 net profit at Rs 19,160 crore

IANS | August 8, 2025 2:27 PM

Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) The country’s largest lender State Bank of India on Friday reported a 12.5 per cent increase in net profit at Rs 19,160 crore for the April-June quarter of the current financial year, compared to the corresponding figure of Rs 17,035 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal.

Dream come true for every Bihari: Leaders thrilled as HM Shah set to lay foundation stone of Maa Sita temple in Sitamarhi

IANS | August 8, 2025 2:14 PM

Patna, Aug 8 (IANS) The spiritual and cultural landscape of Bihar is set to witness a historic moment as Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lay the foundation stone for the Maa Sita Temple at Punaura Dham in Sitamarhi. Political leaders across party lines, including the BJP and JD(U) on Friday hailed the move as the fulfilment of a long-cherished dream of every Bihari and a proud milestone for the state.

Rahul Gandhi runs factory of lies: BJP slams LoP's voter fraud allegations

IANS | August 8, 2025 1:58 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The BJP on Friday strongly rebutted the allegations made by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who, on Thursday accused the Election Commission of colluding with the BJP to create over one lakh fake votes in Karnataka's Mahadevapura Assembly segment.

Women of Amritsar send 'thread of thanks' to PM Modi on Raksha Bandhan for 'Op Sindoor'

IANS | August 8, 2025 1:36 PM

Amritsar, Aug 8 (IANS) The festival of Raksha Bandhan on Friday was marked by a unique gesture in Amritsar’s Lohri Gate area, where hundreds of women came together to send 'Rakhis' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a token of gratitude. The women hailed his leadership and strong stance against Pakistan, particularly referencing 'Operation Sindoor', which they said was a befitting reply to acts of terror.

India sources more LNG from UAE in push for green energy

IANS | August 8, 2025 1:15 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) India has sourced more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United Arab Emirates with public sector oil giant Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), signing a 10-year supply agreement with state-owned ADNOC Gas as part of the deepening energy partnership between the two countries.

Rajya Sabha adjourned till Monday amid Oppn uproar

IANS | August 8, 2025 12:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till Monday following persistent disruptions by Opposition members demanding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.

Sign declaration or apologise to nation: ECI sources on Rahul Gandhi

IANS | August 8, 2025 12:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken strong exception to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of large-scale voter list manipulation and challenged him to either stand by his claims under oath or apologise to the nation.