Mumbai: Axis Bank has reported a net profit of Rs 7,130 crore for the quarter ended in March 2024, as compared to a loss of Rs 5,728 crore in the year.
The non-performing assets (NPA) of banks in Jharkhand continue to remain much over Rs 7,000-crore mark, which has been termed as a grave situation by the bankers.
Pensioners covered by the Employees Pension Scheme 1995 (EPS-95) are planning a hunger strike to demand an increase in their minimum monthly pension to Rs 7,500, up from the current Rs 1,000 set in September 2014. Despite assurances from the Union Labour Minister, discontent remains, prompting the National Agitation Committee to announce a second indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Over 50,000 pensioners may join the protest if their demands are not met by January 31, with dissatisfaction arising from the perceived inadequacy of the current pension structure. The EPFO manages the concerns of 78 lakh pensioners in the country, facing a significant challenge as the agitation gains momentum.
On an average 10-12 lakh people visit Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) daily, the minister said. Khuba stated that as on November 30 this year, 10,006 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) have been opened covering 753 districts across the country.
Delhi Lieutenant-Governor (LG) VK Saxena on Wednesday approved the annual budget of the DDA for 2023-2024, with an annual outlay of Rs 7,643 crore, focusing on civic infrastructure, particularly on the third Ring Road under the Urban Extension Road II (UER-II) for development of Narela, Dwarka and