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Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express to be among India's slowest, running at 53-54 kmph, on par with regular Mail and Express trains; why Vande Bharat trains are not operating at approved 160 kmph
Vande Bharat Express news: The Bengaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express will connect Bengaluru to Goa over a distance of 670 km. It is set to take approximately 12 to 13 hours for this journey, making it the slowest Vande Bharat service. This train will average speeds comparable to Mail and Express trains, primarily due to safety restrictions. Currently, other Vande Bharat trains maintain higher average speeds across their respective routes.
Smaller parties too step up outreach ahead of UP polls
Leading political parties in Uttar Pradesh are preparing for the upcoming assembly elections as smaller parties join the campaign. Nishad Party leader Sanjay Nishad is demanding BJP fulfill its promise of reservation for his community. Azad Samaj Party leader Chandra Shekhar Azad is organizing a large rally in Lucknow to assert his party's position.
IHC, First Abu Dhabi eye stake in Bandhan Bank promoter
Early investors GIC & IFC jointly hold 30% in Bandhan Financial Services (BFSL), keen to exit. PE funds tapped too to gauge strategic interest. BFSL, led by Bandhan founder Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, has been working with advisers Jefferies to find strategic investors for 25-32%.
Are students protesting in Delhi dacoits from Chambal? Abhijeet Dipke's parents slam police action
Cockroach Janata Party convenor Abhijeet Dipke's parents criticised the government over his detention and the police crackdown on protesters in Delhi. His father questioned the heavy security deployment and defended the right to protest without permission, while his mother condemned his alleged detention aboard a flight. Police detained around 500 protesters.
Mayawati demands return to ballot papers, says EVMs undermine trust in elections
Mayawati has urged the immediate cessation of electronic voting machines in elections and the reinstatement of ballot papers. She expressed concerns that doubts surrounding EVMs diminish public trust in the electoral process. According to her, the Constitution assigns the responsibility of conducting elections to the Election Commission. Furthermore, she highlighted the importance of ensuring that every individual's vote is accurately counted.
Bandhan Bank promoter to gradually reduce stake to meet RBI norms
Bandhan Financial Services will reduce its stake in Bandhan Bank gradually. The promoter aims to comply with RBI regulations by 2030. Recent share sales occurred on the open market, lowering holdings. A proposed stock split will divide shares to attract retail investors. Shareholders will review this plan at the upcoming annual general meeting.
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TMC symbol row: BJP rejects Rahul Gandhi's 'party chori' charge, points to Congress history
The BJP has countered Rahul Gandhi's allegations of 'government chori' and 'party chori' by reminding him of Congress's track record. Sudhanshu Trivedi, the party's spokesperson, indicated that Congress has a history of destabilizing rival parties. He urged Gandhi to scrutinize his own party's past while asserting the BJP's enduring commitment to democracy.
Bandhan Group launches "Bandhan Kaamyabi Ka" campaign, unveiling the next chapter of its growth journey
Bandhan Group has introduced its latest brand initiative, 'Bandhan Kaamyabi Ka,' heralding a transformative chapter in its journey as a comprehensive financial services provider. Celebrating 25 years of impactful growth, this campaign embodies the company's dedication to advancing the financial aspirations of individuals and enterprises alike, positioning itself as an enduring partner in financial development.
Every fourth Jan Dhan account inoperative; 5.72 crore have zero balance: RTI
Nearly 5.72 crore Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana accounts currently hold zero balances. Over 15 crore accounts under the scheme are classified as inoperative. Uttar Pradesh leads with the highest number of zero-balance and inoperative accounts. The scheme aims for universal financial inclusion across all households. More than 59 crore accounts hold over Rs 3.15 lakh crore.
'Mass leader with courage': PM Modi pays tribute to Chandra Shekhar on birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar on his birth anniversary, marking the start of his centenary year. Modi highlighted Shekhar's courage, convictions, and commitment to democratic values, urging the youth to learn from his contributions to India's progress and prosperity.
PM Modi pays tributes to Chandra Shekhar Azad on death anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad on his martyrdom day. Modi stated that Azad's sacrifice for India's liberation from slavery will forever be remembered and continue to inspire future generations. He emphasized that Azad's life teaches the valor of standing firm against injustice.
PM Narendra Modi pays tributes to Chandra Shekhar Azad, Bal Gangadhar Tilak on their birth anniversary
Chandra Shekhar Azad, who died at a young age of 24, organised and led revolutionary organisations which did not fully believe in the non-violence espoused by Mahatma Gandhi. Bal Gangadhar Tilak is also a revered freedom fighter who mobilised masses around cultural and political causes to build support for the freedom movement. The prime minister sent his tribute through social media platform X.
Chandra Shekhar Ghosh explains Bandhan Bank’s extra provisioning, opex issues and sees credit cost @1.5-1.8% next FY
Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, MD & CEO of Bandhan Bank, discusses the bank's expansion with 300 new branches and recruitment of 2,000 people. He covers topics such as slippage reduction, DPD improvement, collection efficiency, provisioning reasons, net profit dip, operating expenses, credit guarantee fund, net interest margins, asset quality, deposit rate impact, portfolio quality, and credit cost guidance.
Still associated with socialist ideology: Ex-PM Chandra Shekhar's son fielded by BJP in LS polls
Neeraj Shekhar, linked with socialist ideology, contests for BJP in Ballia, UP. Criticizes SP for straying from Ram Manohar Lohia's principles. Family ties with socialism. Chandra Shekhar's legacy continues in politics.
Bihar: Nitish reshuffles portfolios of three RJD ministers, Chandra Shekhar loses education ministry
The Revenue and Land Resources Department was assigned to Lalit Kumar Yadav, who will continue with his existing responsibility of the Public Health and Engineering Department.
Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad appeals for peace after being shot at
Aazad's convoy was attacked by armed men in the Saharanpur district on Wednesday. The Police said a few car-borne armed men opened fire on the Bhim Army chief's convoy. He was taken to the hospital. "The bullet grazed his stomach. His condition is stable, he is out of danger. Police will investigate the matter and will take all the necessary action," SSP Saharanpur Dr Vipin Tada said.
Chandra Shekhar Azad Death Anniversary: Popular quotes to remember the freedom fighter by
Renowned freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad died on 27th February and his death anniversary is celebrated every year on the day. Here are some of Chandra Shekhar Azad's most well know and famous quotes, that you should remember on his death anniversary.
Yashwant Sinha: From key Advani aide to Oppn presidential candidate against BJP
Former Union minister Sinha will be the consensus presidential candidate of several opposition parties, including the Congress, the TMC and the Samajwadi Party, the parties said in a joint statement on Tuesday. Sinha, who served as Finance Minister in the short-lived Chandra Shekhar government and also in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee dispensation, has always carried a rebel streak.
Repayment rates for all our loan portfolios very healthy: Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, Bandhan Bank
I have not seen any impact of the slowdown at our rural centres
Setback for SP as Neeraj Shekhar joins BJP
“It was getting difficult for me to work in my previous party,” said Shekhar, after joining the BJP.
SP picks Ram Govind Choudhary as leader of opposition for revival in Eastern UP
After facing defeat in a major part of this belt in the 2017 assembly polls, it has become a difficult task for SP to restore its old base in the eastern regions.
Free education for those who know Chandra Shekhar
The college has plans to add a syllabus for teachers to apprise them as well on the principles and life of Chandra Shekhar.
Manmohan Singh and I even had the same speech for 1991 Budget: Yashwant Sinha
"Chandra Shekhar government was hopelessly dependent on Congress support. Somehow, Congress got the impression that I was going to present a very tough budget."
Mulayam Singh Yadav all praise for former PM Chandra Shekhar
Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav was effusive in his praise for the former PM Chandra Shekhar, calling him a stalwart who lived the Socialist life.
Descendants of Chandra Shekhar Azad, Tatya Tope in poll fray too
Vinayak Rao Tope, a third generation descendant of Tatya Tope is going to contest from Kanpur against sitting MP and Union coal minister Sriprakash Jaiswal and BJP's Murli Manohar Joshi.
Don't expect fancy growth from micro finance entities: Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, Chairman, Bandhan Fin Services
Microlenders must cut operation costs to stay afloat, says Bandhan Financial Services' Chandra Shekhar Ghosh.
Expect SAIL FPO to be completed this year: Chandra Shekhar Verma
The government also has a certain targets to be met for disinvestment of its holdings from PSUs. So it should happen this year only.
SAIL evaluating 3-4 coal mine acquisitions overseas: Chairman
In an interview with ET Now, Chandra Shekhar Verma, Chairman, SAIL, talks about company's future strategies and planning. Excerpts:
Chandra Shekhar's son bags Ballia, beats BSP formula
The ruling BSP faced a major drubbing in the by-elections to the Ballia parliamentary constituency, where Samajwadi Party candidate Neeraj Shekhar.
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