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Bank of Baroda and some other lenders have issued statements saying that they will try to keep services running smoothly, but customers may experience delays in cash withdrawals or check clearing. New Delhi: Several trade unions have called for a 'Bharat-Bandh' on February 12. The bandh has been organised in response to the Centre’s labour reforms and broader economic policies. They argue that the recently introduced four labour codes weaken worker protections and reduce job security. Union representatives claim the changes give employers greater flexibility in hiring and dismissing employees, while diluting safeguards that previously protected workers’ rights. Several bank…

Skill development and job placement centres will be established in various districts under the public-private partnership (PPP) mode. Separate centres will be set up for women to increase their participation in the workforce. Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna on Wednesday presented the Budget 2026-27 in the Legislative Assembly, highlighting what he described as "all-round development" achieved during the previous and current tenures of the Yogi Adityanath government. Stressing that the state government is always fully committed to fiscal management and debt control, Khanna said the capital expenditure in this Budget is 19.5 per cent. 1. Budget size: The…

Among the companies that have announced dividends are Gateway Distriparks, Goldiam International, Procter & Gamble Health, POWERGRID Infrastructure Investment, Repco Home Finance and others. Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices ended the last trading session with modest gains amid a lack of strong directional momentum. The Sensex closed higher by 208.17 points at 84,273.92, while the Nifty 50 added 67.85 points to settle at 25,935.15. Amid this, investors are always on the lookout for stocks that can help them earn some additional profit from their investment. There are several companies that announce dividend payout for their shareholders on a regular basis.…

Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna has presented the Budget in the Assembly. According to the Finance Minister, MoUs worth approximately Rs 50 lakh crore have been signed, potentially creating approximately 1 million jobs. Lucknow: Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Wednesday presented the Budget 2026-27 in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. While presenting the Budget, Khanna said that the per capita income is projected to reach Rs 1,20,000 in 2025-2026. He said that the government has succeeded in lifting approximately 60 million people out of multidimensional poverty in the state, and the unemployment rate has fallen to 2.24 per cent. "During the previous…