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A 1996 State Bank of India (SBI) passbook has gone viral on social media, capturing the attention of thousands of netizens. The video, posted on Instagram account @igovinnd, shows a person showcasing their grandfather’s passbook from the erstwhile State Bank of Jaipur & Bikaner (SBJB), which later merged into SBI. A Glimpse into Old Banking PracticesThe passbook features handwritten entries, with traditional banking terms like “Nirantar Pension” and “Cash Certificate” visible on its last page—terminology rarely used today. The 80-second video offers viewers a nostalgic look at banking from the 1990s, reminding them of a time when every transaction was meticulously recorded by hand. Social Media BuzzThe video has garnered over 345,000 views, more than 6,000 likes, and over 100 com...

With Russian President Vladimir Putin expected to visit India soon, Moscow is preparing — even before the summit — a strategic move with India and China that could deliver a significant blow to US influence in global trade. India–Russia Maritime Cooperation Gains Momentum On 18 November, Nikolai Patrushev, Chairman of the Russian Maritime Board and a top aide to President Putin, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to finalize preparations for the 23rd Annual India–Russia Summit scheduled for early December. Putin last visited India in December 2021 for the 21st edition of the summit. During his upcoming visit, both nations are expected to strengthen a major new pillar of strategic partnership — joint shipbuilding, alongside cooperation in defence, space, and nuclear ener...

New Delhi, 15 Nov 2025 – In a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, the Nivrah Foundation has announced a comprehensive national campaign, “Digital Media Awareness & Legal Compliance Campaign – 2025”, targeting digital media professionals, journalists, YouTubers, social media creators, and online news publishers. The campaign will be implemented nationwide under the leadership of Shri Vinayak Ashok Luniya, National President of Nivrah Foundation and Chairman of its Digital Media Self-Regulatory Body. Objective of the Campaign The campaign aims to make the digital media sector legally secure, transparent, and responsible. Key highlights include guidance on: Digital Media Act 2021 IT Act 2000 & IT Rules 2021 New Indian Justice Code (BNS) Participants will ...

Date: 14 November 2025New Delhi Nivraha Foundation Launches 40% Subsidized ‘Hospicash Insurance Programme’** New Delhi.Vinayak Ashok Luniya, National President of the Nivraha Foundation, has announced an important welfare initiative for journalists and media professionals across the country. The foundation will provide a 40% subsidy on the premium of the Hospicash Insurance Policy designed exclusively for journalists. The programme aims to ensure financial support and health security for media personnel. Luniya informed that if any journalist is hospitalized due to health reasons, the Hospicash policy will provide ₹1,000 per day as maintenance allowance, paid directly by the insurance company for the duration of hospitalization. Premium Structure According to Luniya,...

In a major initiative aimed at promoting the well-being of journalists and media personnel, Nivaraha Foundation, an organization actively engaged across 24 departments for the welfare of media and society, has announced a Free Mental Health & Stress Relief Counselling Program. The foundation’s National President, Vinayak Ashok Luniya, made this significant decision immediately after assuming office, emphasizing the urgent need for mental health awareness in today’s stressful times. “Every individual today — whether a child, youth, or elder — is living under some form of mental pressure. This prolonged stress is silently turning into life-threatening diseases,” said Vinayak Luniya.“Imbalance in mental health often leads to issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, anxiety, and h...

New Delhi:Renowned journalist and editor Vinayak Ashok Luniya has officially taken charge as the President of ‘Nivaraha Foundation’, a national-level Digital Media Self-Regulatory Body. Elected unanimously, Luniya’s appointment marks a significant step toward the unification and empowerment of India’s diverse media community. Immediately after assuming leadership, Mr. Luniya initiated efforts to consolidate several media welfare organizations under one umbrella. Notably, he has merged the ‘All Media Journalist Social Welfare Association’ (active since 2015 in media welfare) and the ‘Jain Media Social Welfare Society’, an organization dedicated to the interests of Jain journalists, into ‘Nivaraha Foundation’. Organizational Framework — 24 Specialized Cells Representing the Entire Medi...