LIVE news: Want protection for minorities in Bangladesh; govt must act, says CM Mamata

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      West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said the Centre must give protection to minorities in violence-hit Bangladesh, and bring back those willing to return. Banerjee also claimed that fake videos were being purposefully circulated, as certain sections were trying to foment communal tension.  Sanjay Malhotra, the former secretary in the Department of Revenue, has taken over as the next governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Malhotra replaced Shaktikanta Das at the helm of the central bank   At a daily news conference, the United States asserted that it wants India and Bangladesh to resolve their differences peacefully. "We want to see all parties resolve their disagreements peacefully,"  State Department spokesperson Matthew Miler said, responding to a question on the recent visit of India's foreign secretary to Bangladesh. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri conveyed New Delhi's "concerns" over the security of minorities in Bangladesh during his visit early this week. "I have underlined India's desire to work closely with the interim government of Bangladesh. At the same time, we also had the opportunity to discuss certain recent developments and issues, and I conveyed our concerns, including those related to the safety and welfare of minorities," Misri told reporters in Dhaka. 

  The convoy of Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has met with an accident in Lucknow and several staff members sustained minor injuries, police said. However, the Himachal Pradesh Governor reached his destination safely and the situation was normal, the police said on Tuesday. The accident happened around 9:30 AM on Tuesday near Lulu Mall on Shaheed Path, where the convoy was suddenly stopped due to the accident and some vehicles from his convoy collided with each other.

 

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Techie suicide: Victim's family demands justice, strict action against harassers

The family of the 34-year-old techie who allegedly died by suicide, has demanded justice for him and strict action against his harassers.

 

Atul Subhash, who worked for a private firm in the city, had left behind a 24-page purported death note, giving extensive details of what he alleged was years-long emotional distress of marital issues; multiple cases filed against him and harassment by his wife, her relatives, and a judge based in Uttar Pradesh, police said.

 

Speaking to PTI videos here, Subhash's brother Bikas said, "I want my brother to get justice. I want this country to have a legal process through which even men can get justice. I want strict action against those who are sitting on a legal chair and doing corruption because if this continues then how will people expect justice."

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PM Modi joins Smart India Hackathon 2024 finale

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2024, via video conferencing

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Union govt should bring back those who want to return to India from Bangladesh: Mamata Banerjee

"We want protection for minorities in Bangladesh. The Union government must act. It should also bring back those who want to return to India," Mamata Banerjee said. Bangladesh's minority Hindus, who constitute about 8 per cent of the 170 million population, have faced attacks in 50-odd districts since the fall of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League government on August 5.

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News update: RBI has done commendable job in monetary policy management, says Governor Malhotra

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We have to be alert and agile to take on these challenges: RBI Governor Malhotra

RBI has done some very commendable work over the years, says Governor Malhotra

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It is a huge responsibility, says new RBI Governor

We do not have monopoly of all knowledge, says RBI Guv Malhotra as he stresses on consultations with other stakeholders. 

 

 

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I will uphold Reserve Bank's legacy and take it forward, says new Governor Sanjay Malhotra

New RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says all decisions will be taken with public interest in mind.

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'Stability, continuity and policy are very important,' says new RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

Have to remain alert, agile while maintaining continuity and stability in policy, says RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra after assuming charge.

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Goa cash-for-jobs scam: AAP seeks judicial probe; BJP says ED inquiry on

The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday demanded a judicial probe into the cash-for-jobs scam in Goa, claiming that an inquiry by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) will not yield any result. Goa BJP spokesperson Giriraj Pai Vernekar, however, said the opposition itself had demanded an ED inquiry which was now underway and there was nothing to hide. The AAP leaders were targeting Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and his family over the scam for "political reasons", he said, adding the first FIR in the matter was registered at the CM's behest.

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Subramania Bharati was a profound thinker dedicated to serving Maa Bharati: PM Modi

"Subramania Bharati Ji was a profound thinker dedicated to serving Maa Bharati. Despite the pandemic in 2020, we commemorated the 100th death anniversary of Subramania Bharati," PM Modi said today. 

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Naxalite killed in encounter, 2 security personnel injured in IED blast

A Naxalite was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Wednesday, police said. Two security personnel also sustained injuries in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast triggered by Naxalites during the same operation, they said.

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Need to differentiate between financial, non-financial regulation: CEA Nageswaran

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran today stated that there is a need to differentiate between regulation of financial and non-financial sectors as competition in financial sector can lead to excessive risk taking and bring instability. "We do need to make a distinction between regulation with respect to financial sector and regulation with respect to non-financial sector of the economy," Nageswaran said at the CII Global Economic Policy Forum 2024.

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PSBs expected to reach unachievable targets without level playing field, says Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi met a delegation from the All India Banking Officers Confederation and accused the government of using public sector banks as private financiers for "only the rich and powerful corporations." "Public Sector Banks are being forced to prioritise profit over people and are thus unable to serve the public effectively. With staff shortages and a toxic work environment, they are expected to reach unachievable targets without a level playing field," Gandhi said.

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Ajay Seth gets additional charge of revenue as Malhotra becomes RBI guv

The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet has assigned the additional charge of the post of revenue secretary in the finance ministry to Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth. Read here for more details.

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Adani opts out of US funding for its Colombo Port project

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group has pulled out of a loan deal with a US agency to fund a port terminal in Sri Lanka, saying it will use its own resources for the project. In an exchange filing late on Tuesday, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) said the project "is on track for commissioning by early next year". "The project will be financed through the company's internal accruals and capital management plan," the firm said. "We have withdrawn our request for financing from the International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)".