Banking and Financial News RBI and Banking Updates Banks in Shillong remain closed on 14.07.2025 for Beh Deinkhlam festival All other cities across India have normal banking operations Digital banking services continue to operate normally despite physical branch closure in Shillong RBI fines HDFC Bank and Shriram Finance for regulatory violations Public Sector Banks planning…
NATIONAL NEWS UPDATES Bharat Bandh on July 9, 2025 Nationwide strike called by 10 central trade unions and farmer organizations to protest against government policies described as anti-worker and pro-corporate Over 25 crore workers from banking, insurance, postal, coal mining, construction, and state transport sectors expected to participate Major disruptions anticipated in banking services, postal…
NATIONAL NEWS Prime Minister’s Historic Ghana Visit PM Narendra Modi arrived in Ghana on 02.07.2025 for a historic two-day bilateral visit, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the West African nation in over 30 years President John Dramani Mahama personally received PM Modi at Kotoka International Airport with ceremonial guard of…
Major International Events Israel launched airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, including Natanz, resulting in significant casualties and infrastructure damage. The Israeli Prime Minister announced continued operations against Iranian threats. Iran’s leadership warned of strong retaliation, and over 100 drones were launched in response. The United States distanced itself from the Israeli action, labeling it a…
Major Events Air India Flight Crash in Ahmedabad Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad The aircraft was carrying 242 passengers and crew members, including 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, one Canadian, and seven Portuguese nationals The…
National Events and Political Developments Prime Minister’s Infrastructure Initiatives in Madhya Pradesh PM Modi attended the Mahila Sashaktikaran Mahasammelan in Bhopal on May 31, 2025, commemorating the 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Over 2 lakh women participated in the event held at Jamboree Ground, Bhopal PM Modi virtually inaugurated Indore Metro’s first…
NATIONAL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS Prime Minister Modi’s Mega Development Projects in Uttar Pradesh PM Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 15 mega development projects worth ₹47,600 crore in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh Flagged off Kanpur Metro’s new corridor between Chunniganj and Nayaganj stations covering 14 stations Inaugurated 660 MW extension of Panki Thermal Power Plant worth…
National Affairs – 24.05.2025 Prime Minister and Government Updates NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog in New Delhi, focusing on the strategy for Viksit Bharat 2047 Key Agenda Items: The meeting discussed industrial development, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and digital governance initiatives State…
National News Pahalgam Terror Attack Aftermath India revoked visas of Pakistani nationals following the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 civilians Pakistani troops fired at Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC), heightening tensions UN Security Council strongly condemns the attack, urging action against organizers and sponsors Global leaders have…
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Trump vs Federal Reserve Controversy: U.S. President Donald Trump (President: United States) criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates, threatening to remove him. The Federal Reserve’s benchmark rate stands at 4.25%-4.50%, with Powell defending the Fed’s independence from political pressure. Palestinian Photographer Wins World Press Photo: Palestinian photographer Samar…
