NEW DELHI, India — The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), launched on August 28, 2014, has completed 12 years with more than 59 crore bank accounts opened across the country. As of August 19, 2026, the scheme had 59.09 crore accounts with total deposits of ₹3,16,514 crore.
Chandra Grahan on Raksha Bandhan: Will Sutak Apply in India?
The August 28, 2026 Chandra Grahan has prompted questions about Sutak timings, food restrictions, worship and Raksha Bandhan rituals. For people in India, however, the key point is eclipse visibility: the lunar eclipse will not be visible from the country.
India WTC Qualification Hopes Hit by Colombo Draw
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — India’s WTC qualification hopes suffered a setback after Sri Lanka held on for a draw in the second Test at Colombo SSC, allowing the hosts to avoid a series whitewash. India finished the Sri Lanka tour with a 1-0 series win but collected only 16 points from the 24 available across the two Tests.
Yastika Bhatia to Lead India A in ODIs and Four-Day Match
Yastika Bhatia will lead India A in the one-dayers and four-day match against Australia A, while Anushka Sharma has been appointed T20 captain for the upcoming multi-format series.
Sri Lanka vs India 2nd Test : Sonal Dinusha’s 133* Denies India Victory in Colombo Test
Sri Lanka vs India 2nd Test ended in a dramatic draw at the SSC in Colombo after Sonal Dinusha’s unbeaten 133 and stubborn lower-order support denied India victory on the fifth day.
Yamaha R2 India Launched at Rs 2.30 Lakh
The Yamaha R2 has officially debuted in India with a new 204cc engine, a lightweight chassis and a starting price of Rs 2.30 lakh. The YZF-R2 sits above the R15 in Yamaha’s Indian lineup, with deliveries scheduled to begin in September 2026.




