(PTI) The RBI’s order to stop almost all services of Paytm Payments Bank after February 29 will have an impact of Rs 300-500 crore on annual operational profit of the company. The central bank on Wednesday barred Paytm from accepting deposits or top-ups in any customer account, prepaid instruments, wallets, and FASTags, among others after February 29, 2024. The action against Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) followed a comprehensive system audit report and subsequent compliance validation report of external auditors.
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(PTI) The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday approved the pre-election budget 2024-25, sources said. Following this, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her sixth budget in the Lok Sabha. She will equal the record of former Prime Minister Morarji Desai. Sitharaman, the first full-time woman finance minister of the country, has presented five full budgets since July 2019 and will present an interim or vote-on-account budget on Thursday.
(PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday called on President Droupadi Murmu before presenting the pre-election Budget for 2024-25. As per established tradition, the finance minister met the President at the Rashtrapati Bhawan before heading to Parliament. “Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt Nirmala Sitharaman along with Ministers of State Dr Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad and Shri Pankaj Chaudhary and senior officials of the Ministry of Finance called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan before presenting the Union Budget,” Rashtrapati Bhawan said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
(PTI) Flight operations were significantly impacted at the Delhi airport on Wednesday as around 100 flights were delayed, at least five were diverted and many were cancelled due to bad weather. As dense fog persisted from early morning hours, at least five flights, including an international flight, were diverted to various cities, an official said. According to the official, four flights were diverted to Jaipur, one each to Ahmedabad, and Mumbai. The six flights were diverted between 9.30 pm on Tuesday and 9 am on Wednesday. Also, around 100 flights were delayed and many were cancelled due to the adverse…
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in Ayodhya on Monday where he visited the Ram Temple and Hanuman Garhi to offer his prayers as well as to wish for the prosperity and well-being of Uttar Pradesh and its people. He also meticulously assessed the arrangements for devotees at the Ram Temple. The Chief Minister, having paid homage to his mentors in Gorakhpur earlier in the day, arrived in Ayodhya in the afternoon, marking his sixth visit to the city in January alone. His previous visits occurred on January 9, 14, 19, 21, 22, and 23, underlining his commitment to the spiritual…
In a dedicated effort to swiftly address public grievances, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted back-to-back Janata Darshan session for the second consecutive day at the Mahant Digvijaynath Smriti Bhawan Auditorium within the Gorakhnath temple complex on Monday, listening to the concerns of around 200 individuals. Subsequently, demonstrating a commitment to efficiency and empathy, he directed officials to take the necessary action in order to promptly and satisfactorily resolve the issues raised by people. He also assured people that justice would prevail during his tenure. Addressing complaints about land grabbing by unscrupulous elements, CM Yogi emphasized his commitment to safeguarding the…
Chief Minister and Gorakshpeethadhishwar Yogi Adityanath performed ‘Rudrabhishek’ at Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur on Monday and prayed for the well-being of the people and the world. It is believed that performing Rudrabhishek on the Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha brings immense joy to Lord Shiva, leading to the fulfillment of the wishes of the devotees. Within the Shakti temple situated on the first floor of the math, CM Yogi performed the Rudrabhishek, presenting offerings such as ‘vilva patra’ and lotus flowers to Lord Shiva. After Rudrabhishek, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed Havan and Aarti amidst chanting of Vedic mantras and…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that it is the people who blow the election bugle on his behalf and not him, adding that he focuses on blowing the bugle of development for people’s welfare. Addressing a public meeting organized at the Police Shooting Ground, following the launch of development projects worth more than Rs 20,000 crore for Western Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi added that while people blow the bugle for him, he focuses on serving people. Dream of late Kalyan Singh and many more realized with Ram Temple: PM Inaugurating a range of crucial projects including…
In anticipation of the upcoming general elections, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed confidence that the public, standing firmly with Prime Minister Modi, will once again reaffirm their support for the Modi government, potentially securing a third consecutive term with an even larger majority than in 2014 and 2019. Welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bulandshahr for the inauguration of various development projects, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed gratitude for the dedication and foundation-laying of over 46 projects worth Rs 20,700 crores across several districts, including Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Hapur, Bulandshahr, and Meerut. Despite adverse weather conditions, he lauded…
Following the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Shri Ram Lalla at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple, Ayodhya is witnessing a significant surge in visitors. The temple, now open to the general public, is witnessing a continuous flow of devotees from morning to evening for whom seamless darshan of Ram Lalla is being facilitated by the authorities. On the third day after the consecration ceremony, Janmabhoomi Marg continued to witness an unbroken queue of visitors, but unlike the initial day, there was no commotion on Thursday. Since the temple’s inauguration, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s efforts, aimed at ensuring the convenience of Ram…