Banking push: FinMin asks PSBs to boost MSME, farm credit; focus on deposits, asset quality and AI-led innovation

Public sector banks are directed to boost lending to MSMEs and agriculture, while focusing on low-cost deposits and robust risk management. The finance ministry emphasized customer-centricity, digital innovation, and cybersecurity. Banks are also urged to support emerging sectors like renewable energy, aligning with national development goals.

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Students lead cleanliness drive in Dhanbad, inspire community action

Students from Guru Gobind Singh Public School spearheaded a remarkable cleanliness drive in Dhanbad’s Bank More area, transforming a polluted locality. Their initiative quickly garnered widespread support, with teachers, social workers, and local traders joining forces. The Municipal Corporation also lent its support, highlighting the students’ dedication and inspiring a community-wide commitment to a cleaner…

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‘Deliberate act’: Former army commander alleges his car hit by 2 Punjab Police jeeps escorting ‘VIP’; oversaw 2016 PoK surgical strikes

Retired Northern Army Commander Lt Gen (Retd) BS Hooda alleged that two Punjab Police escort vehicles deliberately hit his car on Wednesday. He urged Punjab authorities to take action against the responsible personnel. The Punjab Police DGP’s office has expressed regret and assured a thorough investigation into the incident.

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Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS mystery solved: Astronomers detect first radio signal revealing its origins

Scientists have detected the first radio signal from interstellar object 3I/ATLAS. This discovery confirms the object is a natural comet, not an alien probe. The signal revealed natural emissions from hydroxyl radicals, a sign of water activity. This finding settles debates about its origin. The object is an ancient comet from another star system.

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1 lakh saplings to be planted across state today

Jharkhand’s rural development department is planting 1 lakh saplings in 24 hours to celebrate the state’s silver jubilee. This ambitious drive, under MGNREGS and JSLPS, aims to boost greenery and create livelihoods for rural communities. The initiative focuses on sustainable development, planting timber and fruit-bearing trees to transform the rural landscape and foster an environmentally…

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