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Plan to hike deposit insurance limit in banks, says Finance Ministry

February 17, 2025 admin

M Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services addresses the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII post budget session, in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: ANI The Finance Ministry is considering raising the current limit of ₹5 lakh for deposit insurance, Secretary to the Department of Financial Services M. Nagaraju said at a post-Budget press briefing in…

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Why Wasn’t Virat Kohli Given RCB Captaincy? Sanjay Manjrekar Explains ‘Pressure’ Factor

February 17, 2025 admin

Fans’ hopes to see Virat Kohli leading the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) hit brick wall as the franchise announced the appointment of Rajat Patidar, a name that is yet to become an international regular, its captain. The franchise’s call did surprise a few considering rumours of Virat’s potential return to the leadership role…

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Gujarat Giants Rely On Captain Ashleigh Gardner To End Mumbai Indians Curse

February 17, 2025 admin

Historically, Mumbai Indians have dominated against Gujarat Giants, winning all four previous encounters, including a thrilling last-ball heist in 2024. However, GG have shown early promise in this edition and will be eager to turn the tide, when they face the 2023 champions on Tuesday. Unlike their sluggish start in 2024, where they…

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‘Now or never’ for pandemic accord, says WHO chief after U.S. pulls out

February 17, 2025 admin

Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus | Photo Credit: Reuters The head of the World Health Organization insisted on Monday (February 17, 2025) it was “now or never” to strike a landmark global accord on tackling future pandemics, despite the United States withdrawing from negotiations. WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus…

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Vit Kopriva, Tristan Schoolkate to Lead Tough Field at DafaNews Bengaluru Open 2025

February 17, 2025 admin

The 2025 DafaNews Bengaluru Open, celebrating 10 years since its inaugural edition in 2015, stands as India’s biggest international tennis event. Returning with an upgraded ATP Challenger 125 status, it highlights its importance on both the Indian tennis calendar and the global challenger circuit. Headlined by World No. 128 Vit Kopriva from the…

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Groom Returns Dowry Of Rs 5 Lakh In Rajasthan, Earns Praise

February 17, 2025 admin

Jaisalmer: A 30-year-old bridegroom, who was gifted Rs 5,51,000 as dowry amid wedding rituals, returned the money to the bride’s family soon after the ceremony, earning widespread praise among relatives and villagers in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer. Paramveer Rathore, a civil services aspirant, got married to Nikita Bhati at a small village named Karaliya on February 14….

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India SWOT Analysis, Champions Trophy: Last Dance For Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma?

February 17, 2025 admin

India, the reigning ICC Men’s T20 World Cup winners, enter the Champions Trophy with a 3-0 series sweep over England. The batters impressed with their scintillating knocks, while the bowlers were at their proficient best to bamboozle the England batters. With all their matches in Dubai, India will be keen to continue the…

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Pakistan SWOT Analysis, Champions Trophy: Focus Not Just On Field, But Off-Field Too

February 17, 2025 admin

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is just around the corner, with every team hoping to hit the ground running when the eight-team tournament begins from February 19. One such team that would be the cynosure of everyone’s eyes will be host Pakistan, captained by Mohammad Rizwan. They enter the competition as defending champions,…

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Who is Gyanesh Kumar, Likely To Be New Chief Election Commissioner

February 17, 2025 admin

New Delhi: Gyanesh Kumar – appointed as an Election Commissioner in March last year – is likely to become the next Chief Election Commissioner of India, replacing the outgoing Rajiv Kumar sources told NDTV Monday evening. If his appointment is confirmed, Mr Kumar will oversee conduct of the Bihar Assembly election later this year and…

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England SWOT Analysis, Champions Trophy: Can ‘Bazball’ Secure Its First ICC Trophy At Last?

February 17, 2025 admin

England’s quest for their maiden ICC Men’s Champions Trophy title carries the weight of past performances and high expectations across the years. Having conquered both the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, the Champions Trophy remains the only white-ball title missing from their cabinet. Twice before, in…

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