(FE) The second part of Parliament’s Budget Session is likely to begin on a stormy note with the Congress and other opposition parties set to raise the issue of multi-crore financial scams involving public-sector banks in both the Houses. The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will meet today after a month-long recess in the session. Opposition parties would seek answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on how the multi-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud and other banking scams took place under his watch and how the government failed to stop them. The government, on its part, is seeking to counter…
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(FE) Criticising the demand for privatising state-run banks in the wake of the Rs 12,600 crore PNB fraud, a bank employees’ body has written to Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley that such a move would be “counterproductive”. The Indian National Bank Employees Federation (INBEF), the banking wing of Congress- affiliated Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC), has said in the letter that privatising public sector banks (PSBs) would result in destroying their huge branch network across the country. “Should the PSBs be handed over to private corporates, it will not only be counterproductive, but also lead to self-destruction of a…
(Hindustan) उपराष्ट्रपति एम. वेंकैया नायडू के शनिवार को प्रस्तावित उत्तराखंड दौरे को लेकर प्रदेश सरकार ने सभी तैयारियां पूरी कर ली हैं। इसके लिए पुलिस अधिकारियों ने ड्यूटी में नियुक्त कर्मचारियों को ब्रीफ करने के साथ ही ड्यूटी के लिए तय समय से तीन घंटे पहले मौके पर पहुंचने का निर्देश दिया है। एसएसपी निवेदिता कुकरेती ने बताया कि उपराष्ट्रपति के दौरे को लेकर जौलीग्रांट में ब्रीफिंग हुई। पुलिस महानिरीक्षक (अपराध एवं कानून व्यवस्था) दीपम सेठ ने दौरे की सुरक्षा को लेकर पुलिस और प्रशानिक अधिकारियों को ब्रीफ किया। उन्होंने कहा कि ड्यूटी प्वाइंट पर सभी कर्मचारी सुरक्षा को लेकर…
(TOI) Among other things that emerged in the aftermath of the massive Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam is the active role of employees of the Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in multiple frauds over the years. TOI has accessed Reserve Bank of India data that reveals the number of cases involving staff across various states and the amount of loss reported. Overall, data from April 2013 to June 2016 shows that a total of Rs 2,450 crore was lost to 1,232 frauds of Rs 1 lakh and more where employees were involved. RBI is yet to classify state-wise data for subsequent…
(FE) Counting for Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland assembly elections 2018 will start soon. At least two exit polls have predicted a BJP win in Tripura. However, one survey predicted a neck and neck fight between BJP and ruling Left front in Tripura. As per the surveys, Congress may lose Meghalaya while chances for NPF forming government in bright in Nagaland. Polling in Tripura took place on 18 February and on 27 February in Nagaland and Meghalaya.
(NDTV) Petrol prices and diesel prices were hiked across Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai on Friday. While petrol prices were increased by 18-19 paise per litre in the four metros, diesel prices were increased by 23-24 paise per litre. Effective 6 am, Friday, petrol rates were at Rs. 71.75 per litre in Delhi, Rs. 74.5 per litre in Kolkata, Rs. 79.63 per litre in Mumbai and Rs. 74.4 per litre in Chennai, according to Indian Oil Corporation’s website – iocl.com. Diesel rates were at Rs. 62.48 per litre in Delhi, Rs. 65.17 per litre in Kolkata, Rs. 66.54 per litre…
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ONGC Board in its 304th Meeting held on 1st March, 2018 has approved 2nd interim dividend of 45%, i.e. Rs. 2.25 on each equity share of Rs. 5. The total payout on this account will be Rs. 2,887 Crore. The Record date for distribution of dividend has been fixed for 14th March, 2018 which has been intimated to the stock exchanges. The payment of interim dividend to the shareholders shall start from 15th March, 2018. 1st interim dividend of 60% (Rs. 3 on each equity share of Rs.5) was paid by the Company in November, 2017.
(LiveMint) Taking forward the discussion on simultaneous elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday hosted a meeting of all its chief ministers and deputy chief ministers to find ways to deliver on its promise of “one nation, one election”. Senior BJP leaders are of the view that simultaneous elections are needed to push development. Chief ministers of several BJP states argued that because of the continuos process of elections and implementation of the model code of conduct, state governments were finding it difficult to carry out development work. “There is a need to create awareness in the country and…
(PTI) A Blue Corner notice was issued on Wednesday against diamond jeweller Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi of Gitanjali Group in connection with the Rs 12,600-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, an official said. An Income Tax department official said the Blue Corner notice — to locate, identify or obtain information on a person of interest in a criminal investigation — was issued by the Bureau of Immigration against the two which will be valid for a year starting February 22 at all ports of embarkation. The IT official also said that it has attached four more…