Bharat bandh enters day 2; normal life hit in parts of country

The two-day nationwide strike by central trade unions to protest against the government policies entered its second day on Tuesday, impacting normal life in some parts of the country. IMAGE:......

Farmers gear up for Bharat bandh, draw more support

A nationwide strike on Tuesday called by agitating farmer unions to press for repeal of the Centre's agri laws is likely to have an impact in some northern states after several trade unions......

Why this man worries Modi and Shah

'Jignesh Mevani has many strengths: Youth, articulation, fearlessness, proficiency with social media, political and ideological flexibility.''Also focus, as in targeting the BJP as the one and only......

'Bharat Bandh' draws mixed response; violence in Bengal

IMAGE: Members of Centre of Indian Trade Union (CITU) block the Trivandrum Express during the nationwide 'Bharat Bandh', in Guwahati, on Wednesday. Photograph: PTI Photo Members of 10 central......

PSB reforms only on paper; 10 don't even have chairman

The talk of governance reforms at public-sector banks seems to remain on paper, as a majority of them continue to be working with just a handful board members. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

Banks eye insurance sector

Insurance has become the proverbial goose laying golden eggs for public sector banks which are foraying into the sector in a big way. This year, at least eight public sector banks are set to scrap......

Bank, insurance strike on Feb 24 for wage hike

The staff and officers of banks and insurance companies are expected to go on a day long strike following a call by major central trade unions on Tuesday (February 24) demanding a wage revision.Of......

Investors to opt for pvt bank scrips

Investors may make a beeline for shares of private sector banks once again following finance minister P Chidambaram's statement on Friday favouring greater freedom for foreign banks with regard to......