Bank of Baroda reported a robust 11.7% year-on-year rise in global business, reaching Rs. 25.6 lakh crore by the end of December 2024, driven by a significant increase in retail lending. Domestic deposits and advances experienced substantial growth, with retail advances surging by 19.5%.
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The US bureau of industry and security removed three Indian entities from its Entity List while adding 11 Chinese entities due to national security concerns. The removal facilitates US-India energy cooperation, while the additions highlight consequences for aiding Chinese military development.
AAP candidate Awadh Ojha lost to BJP's Ravinder Singh Negi in the Patparganj constituency. Negi secured 74,060 votes, defeating Ojha by 28,072 votes. Ojha thanked his supporters and party, acknowledging his inability to meet people personally due to time constraints as a factor in his defeat.
Exit polls forecast a BJP victory in Delhi after 27 years, sparking reactions from political leaders. Congress' Sandeep Dikshit and AAP leaders dismiss the predictions, citing AAP's resilience. Leaders argue exit polls underestimate their support, pointing to past inaccuracies. Poll predictions vary, with some projecting BJP wins but others showing AAP or close contests. Results on February 8.
Akash Anand respects Mayawati’s decision to remove him from all BSP posts, describing it as personally emotional yet a significant challenge. He remains dedicated to the party's mission, asserting that his work for the Bahujan Movement, which advocates for Dalit rights, is far from over.
Manipur CM N Biren Singh offers an apology for the violence since May 2023 and unveils a peace-focused roadmap for 2025. The state witnesses a significant drop in violence, with initiatives for rehabilitation, skill development, healthcare, and sustainable infrastructure in place.
India is set to finalize four major defense deals worth over Rs 1.5 lakh crore, including contracts with France for 26 Rafale-Marine fighters and three Scorpene submarines. The deals also cover 156 Prachand light combat helicopters and 307 advanced towed artillery gun systems, significantly enhancing India's military capabilities.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut stated that the Delhi assembly election results could have been different if Congress and AAP had united against the BJP. Both parties, despite being allies in the INDIA bloc, competed individually. Raut also accused the Election Commission of ignoring voter manipulation tactics as allegedly used in Maharashtra.
Satish Salian, father of Disha Salian, has petitioned the Bombay high court for a fresh investigation into her June 2020 death, alleging she was raped and murdered. He seeks an FIR against Aaditya Thackeray and a CBI probe, citing a politically-motivated cover-up.
Datta Power Infra has entered into a power purchase agreement with SJVN Ltd for a 70-MW wind power project, contributing to SJVN's goal of achieving 600 MW wind power capacity. This initiative aligns with Datta Power Infra's vision of developing a 1-gigawatt renewable energy pipeline in India, as stated by CEO Varchasvi Gagalas.