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Amid outflow fears, RBI reviews LCR by carrying out special audits with banks (24-06-2024)
Recently, the Reserve Bank of India conducted special audits with banks to verify their holdings of eligible securities for maintaining the liquidity coverage ratio (LCR). This action coincides with the central bank's apprehension regarding potential sudden withdrawals via digital banking channels. Introduced post the 2008 global financial crisis, LCR mandates banks to retain specified amounts of government bonds that can be quickly sold to manage a theoretical 30-day stress period featuring significant cash outflows.
262 Lok Sabha members take oath; ‘Modi, Modi; NEET’ cries heard in house (24-06-2024)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the oath as the opening day of the new Lok Sabha began. The BJP MPs raised chants of 'Modi, Modi' and 'Jai Shri Ram'. Opposition INDIA bloc members held up copies of the Constitution during the oath. The 262 members took oaths in Hindi, English, native languages, and Sanskrit. Senior BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab presided over the oath-taking of new members.
Lost Lok Sabha seat due to confusion: NCP-SP to ECI (24-06-2024)
The NCP-SP faction protests the Election Commission's decision to assign independent candidates the trumpet symbol, causing confusion with its 'tutari' blow horn. They claim it led to losing a Lok Sabha seat and demand a change for the upcoming polls.
Leadership rebellion brewing within Congress in Jharkhand (24-06-2024)
Ahead of the Jharkhand elections, a rebellion brews within Congress for leadership change, with leaders pushing for new appointments and discussing Cabinet vacancies.
Rahul Gandhi takes front row Lok Sabha seat amid LoP buzz (24-06-2024)
Congress members are expressing hope about Rahul Gandhi acquitting to the Congress Working Committee's resolution to be the Leader of the Opposition in the new Lok Sabha. Gandhi was persuaded by Lower House colleagues to occupy a front row seat, which was allotted to the then Congress floor leader Adhir Chowdhury in the previous Lok Sabha. He has demonstrated his privilege by keeping the resolution of the Congress Working Committee pending since June 8.
Mamata Banerjee objects to Teesta talks with Bangladesh without Bengal, Centre says claim ‘false’ (24-06-2024)
The Centre dismissed West Bengal's claim of not being consulted on the Internal Review of the India-Bangladesh Treaty of 1996 on Sharing of the Ganga/Ganges Waters at Farakka. The state government nominated the Chief Engineer for the committee and conveyed their 30-year demand. CM Mamata Banerjee expressed grievance over exclusion from talks with Bangladesh, emphasizing the importance of consultation.
PM jabs Congress with ’emergency black spot, constitution discarded’ remark (24-06-2024)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized the importance of debate and consensus in his government's first session of the 18th Lok Sabha. He criticized the Opposition party Congress for imposing Emergency in 1975, calling it a "black spot" on democracy. Modi urged the Opposition to maintain democratic decorum and play a responsible role in the upcoming session. He praised the National Democratic Alliance's win in the Lok Sabha polls and pledged to work harder in the third term.
Expected better poll results in Delhi & Punjab: AAP’s Sandeep Pathak (24-06-2024)
AAP's national general secretary Sandeep Pathak expressed disappointment over the party's performance in Delhi and Punjab in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
Allow jailed Rashid to take oath as Lok Sabha MP: Omar Abdullah (24-06-2024)
Former J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah congratulated Lok Sabha members, including those representing his National Conference, for taking oaths. He called for Engineer Rashid Sheikh, who is currently in Tihar jail on UAPA charges, to be given the opportunity to represent his constituents. Abdullah emphasized the importance of democracy and the injustice faced by imprisoned individuals.