Congress criticizes the Modi government for allowing banks to increase ATM withdrawal charges, along with a series of other levies on account holders. They argue that these measures have effectively turned banks into collection agents, extracting significant amounts from citizens through various banking fees and charges.
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The Los Angeles Lakers are targeting Detroit Pistons' Malik Beasley to improve their three-point shooting. Beasley, enjoying a career-best season with a 41.8% success rate from beyond the arc, could complement the Lakers' playmakers Luka Doncic and LeBron James. Reuniting with Beasley could enhance their offensive efficiency and boost their championship hopes.
Kannada actress Ranya Rao admitted to sending money through hawala, as revealed by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in court. The case involves allegations of gold smuggling, with Ranya found carrying 14.2 kg of gold at Bengaluru’s airport. The Karnataka government appointed Gaurav Gupta to investigate the possible involvement of her stepfather, Ramachandra Rao.
Matthew Hayden advises Virat Kohli to curb his off-stump shots and draw inspiration from Sachin Tendulkar's disciplined Sydney knock in 2004 to regain form in the remaining Border Gavaskar Trophy Tests. Kohli is urged to focus on staying at the crease and playing more down the ground to overcome his lean patch.
Gyanesh Kumar was appointed as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner, succeeding Rajiv Kumar. The decision was made by a panel including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other prominent ministers. The appointment faced objections from the Congress party, demanding the meeting should have been deferred till the Supreme Court's final verdict on the selection panel.
Bihar Revenue Minister and state BJP President Dilip Jaiswal has decided to resign from his ministerial post, adhering to the party's 'One person, one post' policy. He will continue as the state president of the BJP. This move could lead to changes in Bihar's cabinet and possibly an expansion before the state elections.
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is phasing out the 'Collect Payments' feature from the UPI platform to curb fraud. This method will now be limited to verified merchants, with person-to-person requests capped at Rs 2,000, while promoting QR code-based payments.
Hardik Pandya will miss the initial Vijay Hazare Trophy matches due to personal commitments but plans to join the Baroda team, led by his brother Krunal, later in the tournament. Hardik had a strong Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy performance with both bat and ball. Baroda reached the SMAT semi-finals, losing to eventual champions Mumbai despite Krunal's contribution.
Former MI skipper Rohit Sharma emphasises the importance of maintaining a positive attitude regardless of outcomes in a video shared by Mumbai Indians. He highlights resilience as key to MI's success. Despite an early defeat in IPL 2025, Rohit encourages the team to stay positive and keep fighting in the upcoming match against Gujarat Titans.
The Allahabad High Court has directed the ASI to provide a detailed reply regarding the necessity of whitewashing, extra lighting, and decorative lights outside the Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. The directive follows a petition by the mosque management and highlights the need for further examination by ASI experts.