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State Bank of India (SBI) branches will function normally on May 25 and 26 after the proposed two-day nationwide strike by employees was deferred following discussions between bank management and union representatives, PTI reported.SBI, in a customer advisory, said the proposed strike by the All India State Bank of India Staff Federation (AISBISF) had been postponed.”All our branches will function normally and provide all regular banking services,” the bank said, assuring its 52 crore customers that operations would continue as usual.The strike call had been announced earlier this month by AISBISF over a 16-point charter of demands, including adequate staffing…
The UK government pitched the creation of a single market for goods with the EU as the cornerstone of an ambitious attempt to reintegrate British trade back into Europe, the Guardian can reveal.During recent visits to Brussels, the Cabinet Office’s top official on EU relations, Michael Ellam, presented the idea to deepen the UK’s economic relationship with the bloc.But in a sign of the challenge Keir Starmer’s government faces in securing growth through a closer relationship with Europe, sources told the Guardian that EU officials rejected the idea – and instead suggested a customs union or economic alignment through the…
Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: With already a mountain of records to his name, Virat Kohli added yet another milestone to his glittering career during the IPL 2026 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Saturday.Kohli became the batter involved in the most 50-plus partnerships in men’s T20 cricket history. The RCB superstar achieved the feat after stitching together another fifty-plus opening stand with Venkatesh Iyer against SRH.The partnership once again gave RCB a flying start before Venkatesh fell for a blazing 44 off just 19 balls, dismissed by Eshan Malinga.With…
A handful of senior Muslim clerics were arrested across Russia this week, according to reports circulating in pro-government blogs and media outlets. Among the targeted clerics were Rail Asainov, head mufti of the Volga republic of Mordovia, and Wisam Ali Bardwil, chairman of the Union of Islamic Organizations of Russia. Both men are affiliated with Russia’s Council of Muftis, an organization headed by Grand Mufti Ravil Gaynutdin, known for his rivalry with Russia’s other Grand Mufti, Talgat Tadzhuddin. Gaynutdin and Tadzhuddin head Russia’s two competing central authorities of Muslims. Tadzhuddin’s Central Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia is generally seen…
Questions were raised over the actual quantity of silt removed, GPS monitoring of disposal at dumping grounds, and lack of focus on chronic flooding spots Mumbai: With the monsoon around the corner, corporators across party lines raised concerns over the pace and the quality of nullah desilting works in the city. Many warned that Mumbai could face severe flooding if critical outfalls and drains are not cleared immediately.During a meeting of BMC’s standing committee on Friday, corporators alleged that only floating garbage was being removed at several locations and deep silt and debris remained untouched. Questions were also raised over…
Bengaluru: An 18-year-old II PU student allegedly jumped to her death from the terrace of her apartment on ITPL Main Road early Friday.According to police, Varsha R, daughter of software engineer Ramaneesh, went to the terrace on the 10th floor of her apartment building around 1am and jumped. Hearing the loud noise, security personnel rushed to the spot and found her body.A death note recovered from her room said she was taking the extreme step due to personal issues.If you are having suicidal thoughts or are in need of emotional support, call suicide-prevention helplines: Tele-MANAS helpline: 14416 or 1800-891-4416, SAHAI…
Warangal: To prevent the entry of offenders from northern states, Warangal police commissioner Sunpreeth Singh has implemented a monitoring strategy at Warangal and Kazipet railway stations.Speaking to the media, the CP said that as a preventive measure, one DCP, one ACP and four special police teams have been deployed at the railway stations for round-the-clock monitoring. He also urged passengers to cooperate with the police teams during checks. Source link
Chennai: Anna University has decided to introduce experiential learning, including flipped classrooms, project-based learning, and demonstrations, for the third and fourth semesters from the 2026-27 academic year. Last year, it was introduced for the first and second semesters.The academic council of Anna University approved the decision.“In flipped classrooms, students will be asked to prepare questions for various concepts. For example, they have to prepare questions on the applications of Ohm’s law instead of just studying it. It will help them to understand the concepts better,” said V Kumaresan, registrar (in charge) of Anna University.Further, students from all semesters will review…
Bhubaneswar: Over 1.18 lakh students from various institutions under the higher education department were provided a six-week internship and community service opportunities in the academic year 2025-26, minister Suryabanshi Suraj said on Friday.According to the official statement from the higher education department, internships were arranged across govt offices, educational institutions, anganwadi centres, block offices, health centres, private organisations and NGOs working under govt departments.The UG students need to undertake internships and community services in their fourth semester, in line with National Education Policy- 2020, and University Grants Commission guidelines.The higher education department has released separate guidelines for the internship programme.…
Mangaluru: Speeding on the national highways in Udupi just will attract penalty. Udupi police have deployed speed radar cameras across six key locations to crack down on reckless driving and prevent accidents.If drivers exceed the limit, the cameras will capture the vehicle and registration plate, instantly alerting the police control room, and sends a traffic challan straight to the address of vehicle owners.Udupi SP Hariram Shankar said speed radar cameras were installed on Karkala-Doopadakatte, Padubidre-Uchila, Kaup-Dandatirtha, Kota-Thekkatte, Gangolli-Trasi and Byndoor-Nayakana Katte stretches. The cameras will detect overspeeding, triple riding on two-wheelers, riding without helmets, seatbelt rule violation, using cellphones while…