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Korean banks' net profit rises 18.4% in H1

Seoul, Aug. 21 -- Korean banks' combined net profit jumped more than 18 per cent from a year earlier in the first half of the year on a sharp rise in non-interest income that more than offset a slight... Read More


MP CM Mohan Yadav urges use of eco-friendly cow dung, clay idols for Ganesh Chaturthi

Bhopal, Aug. 21 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday urged people to use eco-friendly idols, made of cow dung and clay, for worship during the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival. ... Read More


Lok Sabha sees about 31 pc productivity, Rajya Sabha 39 pc amid disruptions during monsoon session

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- The Monsoon session of the Parliament, which commenced on July 21, culminated on Thursday, a day ahead of its scheduled ending, with both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned sine... Read More


Karnataka CM announces Rs 5 lakh compensation for families affected by microfinance harassment

Bengaluru, Aug. 21 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the families of people who died by suicide due to the harassment of micro financiers. CM Siddarama... Read More


Parliament passes online gaming bill, Ashwini Vaishnaw says legislation takes a balanced approach

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Parliament on Thursday passed 'The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill' with the Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stating that the bill encourages e-sports... Read More


"Very hard to win war without attacking": Trump hints at letting Ukraine "fight back" amid peace talks

Washington DC, Aug. 21 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) hinted at allowing Ukraine to "fight back" against Russia, marking a departure from his earlier peace stance, as he said, "... Read More


NHRC takes Suo Motu cognizance of patient's death at Kanpur Medical College, seeks report from UP Govt

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday taken suo motu cognizance of disturbing media reports concerning the death of a 25-year-old patient at Kanpur Medical Coll... Read More


Army Chief Gen Dwivedi meets Indian envoy to UN, Myanmar

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi met with Ambassador P Harish, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, and Ambassador Abhay Thakur, India's... Read More


INDIA Bloc's VP Nominee B Sudershan Reddy files nomination, pledges to "discharge role with impartiality and dignity"

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Opposition INDIA bloc's Vice-Presidential nominee and former Supreme Court Judge B Sudershan Reddy on Thursday filed his nomination papers for the upcoming election, describing t... Read More


Abu Dhabi: 'Ministry of Higher Education' unveils unified system to govern students' practical training

Abu Dhabi, Aug. 21 -- The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has issued Ministerial Resolution No (173) of 2025, setting a unified regulatory framework for governing practic... Read More