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Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on Saturday, August 23? Check here

New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- As per the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) holiday calendar, the second and fourth Saturdays of every month are kept as holidays for all private and public banks. Other than that, ... Read More


As artificial lake submerges Uttarkashi village, a protest in waist-deep waters

India, Aug. 23 -- Residents of the Syanchatti area in Uttarkashi staged a protest by standing waist-deep in the flooded waters on the submerged bridge on Friday, blaming the administration for the for... Read More


SMBC wins RBI approval to acquire 24.99% in Yes Bank, to join board with 2 seats

Mumbai, Aug. 23 -- Yes Bank on Saturday said that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved a proposal by Japanese lender Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation to acquire up to 24.99% in the private ... Read More


Yes Bank stake sale to Sumitomo gets RBI nod

Mumbai, Aug. 23 -- Yes Bank on Saturday said that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved a proposal by Japanese lender Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation to acquire up to 24.99% in the private ... Read More


President constitutes 11th NFC to divvy up revenue

Published on, Aug. 23 -- August 23, 2025 2:48 AM President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday constituted the 11th National Finance Commission (NFC) to announce a new award for the sharing of federal divisib... Read More


GST Council to discuss rationalisation of 12%, 18% slabs

New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- A two-day meeting of the Goods and Services Council will be held on September 3-4 in New Delhi to discuss the three-pillar GST reforms proposed by the centre, including ratonalis... Read More


Give priority to 'Make in India' in procuring e-buses: UP CM

LUCKNOW, Aug. 23 -- Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday directed that priority be given to 'Made in UP' in the procurement of e-buses, stressing that buses manufactured within the s... Read More


"SBI's declaration challenged in judicial forum, Anil Ambani denies all allegations...": Industrialist's spokesperson following CBI searches in loan fraud case

New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- The search by CBI at residence of industralist Anil D Ambani's residence concluded early this afternoon, a spokesperson on behalf of industralist said on Saturday, noting that th... Read More


Buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends three stocks to buy on Monday - 25 August 2025

Buy or sell stocks, Aug. 23 -- This week, both indexes, NSE and BSE experienced a 1% increase, driven by advancements in the automobile and consumer sectors due to anticipated demand growth resulting ... Read More


Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence visits HAL facilities in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Aug. 23 -- The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence visited Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) facilities in Bengaluru on Friday. The committee was briefed on HAL's modernisation pl... Read More