Despite the State Bank of India's decision to waive penalties for non-maintenance of minimum balance from FY20, Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have seen a significant rise in collections under this head. According to data presented by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary in a written response to an un-starred question in the Lok Sabha, PSBs collected approximately ₹8,500 crore in penalties over the last five years, marking an increase of over 34 percent.

In a move that could escalate the controversy over BJP leader Anurag Thakur's caste remark against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the main opposition party has submitted a privilege complaint against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for praising Thakur's speech.

Tokyo Olympics bronze-winner Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) advanced to the quarterfinals of the Paris Games after clinching a comfortable win over Norway's Sunniva Hofstad here on Wednesday.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh each for the Kannadigas who lost their lives in the recent landslide disaster in Wayanad, Kerala.

An emotional Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday urged the Chair to expunge certain remarks made by BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari in the House regarding his political journey.

With assembly polls in key states coming up, Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said the "mahaul (public mood)" is in the party's favour but cautioned against complacency and over confidence after the goodwill generated for it in the Lok Sabha elections.

Renowned social activist and former IAS officer Harsh Mander has been awarded an honorary doctorate by York University, recognizing his significant contributions to law and justice in India.

Military personnel on Wednesday intensified search and rescue operations in Kerala's Wayanad district, where landslides have claimed more than 100 lives, with the Army saying that it has recovered around 70 bodies so far and rescued nearly 1,000 people.