New ED of Union Bank
The Hindu
Rajneesh Karnatak has assumed charge as the Executive Director of Union Bank of India. A banker with over 27 years of experience, he was previously with Punjab National Bank as its Chief General Manag
Rajneesh Karnatak has assumed charge as the Executive Director of Union Bank of India. A banker with over 27 years of experience, he was previously with Punjab National Bank as its Chief General Manager, and Oriental Bank of Commerce, which has since been amalgamated with PNB.
He has diverse branch, administrative office experience and credit appraisal skills, including project funding and working capital funding along with risk management with specific reference/ special emphasis on credit risk, the Union Bank of India said in a release.
Mr. Karnatak was part of the first batch of senior officers selected by Bank Board Bureau for a leadership development programme of IIM Bangalore and Egon Zehnder.

Dakshina Kannada groundwater levels in ‘safe’ category, only 45% utilised: Union Jal Shakti Ministry
Dakshina Kannada's groundwater levels remain safe, with only 45% of extractable resources currently utilized for various needs.

Inspired by deeply personal memories, says maker of Telugu short selected for Sundance Film Festival
Telugu short film "O’sey Balamma," inspired by childhood memories, selected for Sundance Film Festival 2026, says creator Nimmala Raman.

The Union and State governments provided support in several ways to the needy people, but private institutions should also extend help, especially to those requiring medical assistance, said C.P. Rajkumar, Managing Director, Nalam Multispeciality Hospital, here on Saturday. Speaking at a function to honour Inspector General of Police V. Balakrishnan and neurologist S. Meenakshisundaram with C. Palaniappan Memorial Award for their contribution to society and Nalam Kappom medical adoption of Type-1 diabetic children, he said the governments implemented numerous welfare programmes, but the timely help by a private hospital or a doctor in the neighbourhood to the people in need would go a long way in safeguarding their lives.










