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02/09/2026

02/09/2026

🚨 Massive ₹7.40 Crore Fake Currency Scam Uncovered! 🚨

A shocking insider fraud has been busted at a Punjab National Bank (PNB) branch in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, where genuine cash inside a high-security currency chest was systematically swapped with counterfeit notes! 😱

Here is what we know so far:

The Suspects: An FIR has been registered against three suspended PNB officials: Senior Divisional Manager Ravi Kumar, and Currency Chest Managers Sushil Sharma and Amit Kumar.

The Scale: While the FIR initially states ₹7.40 crore in fake notes, ongoing RBI audits suggest the scam could skyrocket up to ₹17 crore! 📈

How it happened: The fraud came to light after a routine check revealed a cash shortfall, triggering a massive forensic ledger audit that exposed the fake currency bundles hidden deep in the vault.

The Action: A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed by the police to track down where the real cash was laundered.

⚠️ Note: PNB has confirmed that the counterfeit cash was caught inside the vault and did not enter public circulation.

Stay tuned for more updates on this developing investigation! 👇

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01/09/2026

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24/08/2026

🎉 GOOD NEWS FOR INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK OFFICERS! 🏦💰

The wait is finally over! Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) for FY 2024–25 has been credited today to eligible Indian Overseas Bank officers in Scale IV and above. ✅

This development comes amid the wider discussions surrounding the PLI framework for senior bank officers.

💰 PLI CREDITED
👔 Scale IV & Above
🏦 Indian Overseas Bank
📅 Credited Today

Congratulations to all the eligible officers who have received the incentive! 🎊

At the same time, the broader PLI issue has been a major subject of discussion between bank unions, IBA and the authorities, particularly regarding the separate framework applicable to Scale IV and above.

💬 IOB colleagues: Has the PLI been reflected in your account? Share your update in the comments.

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23/08/2026

🚨 BIG BANKING UPDATE | UFBU ANNOUNCES NATIONWIDE STRIKE PROGRAMME 🏦⚡

The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has announced a major agitation programme over key issues concerning bank employees and officers. The demands include implementation of 5-Day Banking, withdrawal/abeyance of the Government’s PLI scheme for Scale IV and above, modification of the PLI scheme through bilateral discussions, and resolution of pending residual issues.

📢 STRIKE DATES ANNOUNCED

🔴 11 September 2026 — All India Strike
🔴 28, 29 & 30 September 2026 — 3-Day All India Strike
🚨 From 26 October 2026 — Indefinite Strike

These dates form part of a wider agitation programme that also includes demonstrations, badge/black-badge campaigns, dharnas and other protest actions.

🗓️ WHAT ABOUT 5-DAY BANKING?

According to the UFBU circular, IBA agreed under the 12th Bipartite Settlement/9th Joint Note signed on 8 March 2024 to introduce 5-Day Banking by increasing daily working hours by 40 minutes from Monday to Friday, and the proposal was recommended to the Government. UFBU says the matter remains pending.

💰 PLI DISPUTE CONTINUES

UFBU has opposed the separate PLI framework for Scale IV and above, under which incentive can be linked to individual performance and go up to 365 days of Basic Pay, while employees and officers up to Scale III would receive a maximum of 15 days Basic Pay + DA.

Other pending demands highlighted include pension updation/improvement, uniform DA formula for pensioners and an option for NPS employees to switch to OPS.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: These are strike calls/programmes announced in the UFBU circular dated 23 August 2026. Future negotiations or developments could result in changes, postponement or withdrawal.

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💬 What do you think—will 5-Day Banking finally be implemented before these strikes?