Bihar's cooperative minister announces major digital push for PACS, with 4,000 units online, 25+ services, and plans for Jan Aushadhi Kendras and vegetable outlets. Read about the state's paddy procurement drive.
Plan your financial tasks! Banks in India will observe up to 16 holidays in January 2026, including Republic Day and regional festivals. Check the state-wise list here.
Senior BJP leader and cooperative banking stalwart Ramesh Mantri passed away in Nagpur at 73. A key figure in resolving banking crises, his expertise was nationally recognized. Read more about his legacy.
A medical officer at Roorkee Civil Hospital was caught red-handed accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe. The vigilance department urges citizens to report corruption. Read more.
Minister Satish Jarkiholi assures policy alignment with Souharda cooperative demands, prioritizing depositor safety. Key leaders highlight the sector's role in financial inclusion. Read more.
AIBEA demands disciplinary action for customers abusing bank staff, highlights recruitment slowdown's impact on CASA deposits, and reaffirms opposition to bank privatisation. Read key insights from the Pune conference.
A teacher in Barwani, Madhya Pradesh, was sentenced to four years of rigorous imprisonment for demanding a bribe for salary arrears. Read the full details of the Lokayukta trap and court verdict.
Tamil Nadu Cooperative Bank has launched Assistant Recruitment 2026 for graduates. Online registration ends Dec 31, 2025. Check eligibility, selection process, and apply now at tncoopsrb.in.
With Congress securing a majority in the MCDCC Bank board, a power struggle ensues for the president and vice-president posts. Key MLAs back candidates for the influential Rs 2,500 crore turnover bank.
A Bengaluru ACP was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 from a hotel manager. The officer had demanded Rs 50,000 for allowing late-night operations. Read the full details of the Lokayukta's anti-corruption operation.
CBI traps MCD assistant engineer & beldar for demanding Rs 2 lakh bribe for a building closure report in Shahdara. Case filed under Prevention of Corruption Act. Details inside.
Vigilance sleuths in Bihar arrested a revenue employee for a ₹1 lakh bribe in Patna and a sub-inspector for ₹40,000 in Siwan. Read the full details of the anti-corruption operations.
CBI arrests a CGST Superintendent in Maharashtra for allegedly demanding a Rs 20 lakh bribe to settle a fabricated Rs 98 lakh tax demand. Read the full details of the corruption case.
RBI releases 2026 holiday calendar. Banks across India to remain shut for 10 days in January. Check city-wise list for New Year, Republic Day, Pongal & more.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announces a reduction in cooperative loan interest from 11.5% to 6% for small farmers. Read how the state subsidy will aid agriculture.
Years after the Karuvannur cooperative bank scam surfaced, over Rs 260 crore remains locked for 30,078 depositors. Govt data reveals slow repayments hinge on loan recovery. Details inside.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath accused previous governments of destroying state cooperatives. He announced a 'One District, One Cooperative Bank' model and ₹4,700 crore relief for depositors.
Banks will be shut for up to six days next week in parts of India due to festivals and weekends. Check the full state-wise list of closures and available online services.
Himachal Pradesh High Court directs Kangra bank to release DGM's pending pay & promotion benefits since 2022, but refuses to quash chargesheet. Details on the legal battle inside.
A 73-year-old retired VAO in Trichy sentenced to 2 years in prison for demanding a ₹2000 bribe in 2007. The vigilance department's trap led to his conviction.
Depositors and shareholders of Baghat Cooperative Bank staged a protest demanding action against officials for alleged lapses in loan sanctioning, causing financial distress. Read the full story.
Bharat Taxi, a cooperative ride-hailing platform, launches in Delhi on January 1. With 56,000 drivers, it lets drivers keep 80% of earnings, challenging Uber and Ola. Read more.
UP Vigilance arrested a PCF clerk in Mau for taking a ₹25,000 bribe for official work. The trap was laid on Dec 16. Report corruption on the helpline.
A Gandhinagar court sends a CID inspector and constable to police remand until Dec 19 after ACB arrest for allegedly accepting a Rs 30 lakh bribe. Read the full details.
Pune ACB arrests a government-appointed liquidator and a panel member for demanding an Rs 8 crore bribe from a housing society. First instalment of Rs 30 lakh seized. Read the full details.
Pune ACB arrests a govt-appointed liquidator & administrator for demanding an Rs 8 crore bribe from a co-op society member. Rs 30 lakh advance accepted, trap laid. Details inside.
Bharat Taxi, a new cooperative ride-hailing app backed by major cooperatives like Amul and IFFCO, begins pilot in Delhi. With over 51,000 drivers, it offers a zero-commission model. Read more about this alternative to Ola and Uber.
Kerala High Court halts removal of Karassery Cooperative Bank's elected committee for two weeks. The petition alleges illegal membership grants and political interference. Details inside.
Yes Bank and Union Bank of India set to join NSE's Nifty Bank index, expanding it to 14 stocks. New SEBI rules trigger $670M outflows from HDFC, ICICI Bank. Read the full analysis.
Bharat Taxi, India's new cooperative taxi app, has enrolled over 51,000 drivers before its national launch. The zero-commission model sends 100% of fares to drivers. Beta trials have begun in Delhi.