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New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Reserve Bank of India's decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent is likely to provide stability for mortgage rates, real estate industry leaders said on Wednesday. Shrinivas Rao, FRICS, CEO, Vestian welcomed the pause as a relief for developers and homebuyers as it will keep mortgage rates competitive when construction costs remain elevated over the ongoing West Asia crisis. Rao said the move could help cushion the impact of rising input cos ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government should take immediate and decisive action to curb the growing malpractices of certain e-commerce and quick commerce companies, as such activities are severely distorting India's retail trade ecosystem, CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said on Sunday. The BJP MP expressed serious concern over the unchecked and unfair practices adopted by certain foreign-funded e-commerce entities, which are creating an uneven playing field for India's m ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Member of Parliament and Secretary General of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), Praveen Khandelwal, has urged the government to curb alleged malpractices by certain e-commerce and quick commerce companies and called for the formation of a National Retail Development Council to ensure fair policymaking for the retail sector. In a communication to Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Khandelwal expressed concern that practices adopted b ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The Indian banking and financial services (BFSI) sector is poised for a gradual recovery after a challenging FY26, with improving earnings visibility and structural tailwinds expected to drive medium-term performance, according to a recent report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOSL). The report characterizes FY26 as a "challenging year for investing," noting that macro volatility, margin pressures and weak loan growth weighed on sectoral performance." Ho ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Centre on Monday announced a 26 per cent increase in the rates of advertisements in the print media and introduced a premium for colour ads to strengthen the print media ecosystem. The black and white advertisement rates for print media per sq. cm. for one lakh copies of dailies have been enhanced from Rs. 47.40 to Rs. 59.68. The Government has also agreed to the recommendations of the Committee relating to premium rates to be offered for colour advertisem ...Read More >
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a reminder to all media platforms and broadcasters regarding strict adherence to the "silence... The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a reminder to all media platforms and broadcasters regarding strict adherence to the "silence period" and exit poll restrictions ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections and by-elections scheduled next month. According to the schedule, polling for the Bihar Assembly elections will be conducted in two ph ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Netflix, in collaboration with GNCT of Delhi, hosted a special screening of 'Kurukshetra', the platform's first animated mythology, at the Delhi Secretariat Auditorium on Friday. The event was attended by Kapil Mishra, Minister for Art, Culture & Language, Government of NCT of Delhi and Niharika Rai, IAS, Managing Director & CEO, Delhi Tourism. Also Read | Rani Mukerji Takes Break From 'Mardaani 3' to Attend Ceremony of Cyber Awareness Month 2025 (See Pics). ...Read More >
Patna, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The 71st Combined Competitive Preliminary Examination (CCE PT) conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) was successfully held across the state on Saturday in a peaceful and fair manner. The examination, which serves as the first stage for recruitment to administrative services, saw participation from lakhs of candidates. According to official data, a total of 4.71 lakh candidates had applied for the exam. Out of these, 3.57 lakh candidates download ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 8: In a significant step towards strengthening Australia-India cooperation in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deakin University, Australia, and the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (ITE&C), Government of Telangana, have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on mission-driven AI innovation aligned with public good and digital economy goals. Deakin University, Australia, is ranked among the top 1 of univers ...Read More >
PRNewswire Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 8: In a significant step towards strengthening Australia-India cooperation in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deakin University, Australia, and the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (ITE&C), Government of Telangana, have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on mission-driven AI innovation aligned with public good and digital economy goals. Deakin University, Australia, is ranked among the top ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 14: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and AMPIN Energy Transition, in collaboration with Deloitte & Sumitomo Corporation, successfully concluded its pivotal seminar titled Renewable Energy Transition for Commercial and Industrial Consumers in the Southern Region at Hotel Taj MG Road. The event brought together a diverse group of industry leaders, policymakers, and C&I consumers who discussed the roadmap to achieve 100 RE for ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14: Having worked closely with micro, small, and medium businesses (MSMEs) for over two decades, I have seen how transformative the right accounting tools can be in helping businesses streamline billing, avoid losses due to incorrect pricing and other manual errors, simplify tax compliance, ensure full input tax credit claims, and optimize bookkeeping processes. Also Read | 'Bigg Boss 19': Transgender Athlete Anaya Bangar Approached for Salman Khan's Upcoming Reality S ...Read More >
Kolkata, Aug 14 (PTI) Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said India would not have got Independence if Bengal was not there, as personalities like Rabindranath Tagore and Subhas Chandra Bose, who contributed significantly to shaping the nation's destiny, were born here. Speaking at a function marking the 12th anniversary of the 'Kanyashree' scheme, Banerjee said Bengal is the beacon of hope which stands for unity amid diversity. "If Bengal was not there, India would not have got Indepe ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Having worked closely with micro, small, and medium businesses (MSMEs) for over two decades, I have seen how transformative the right accounting tools can be in helping businesses streamline billing, avoid losses due to incorrect pricing and other manual errors, simplify tax compliance, ensure full input tax credit claims, and optimize bookkeeping processes. When implemented effectively, modern accounting solutions empower business owners to shift their focus ...Read More >
Dispur (Assam) [India], August 14 (ANI): The Assam Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has taken a key decision, including amending building byelaws to ensure ease of doing business. Procurement of 500 MW power, approval of 1500 MV pumped storage project and approving financial sanction of the remaining amount of Rs. 375 crores for the continuation of Ayushman Asom Yojna to provide free medical treatment to the beneficiaries were among the key decisions taken in the meeting. Al ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: In a significant move that would resolve the problems faced by farmers during paddy procurement, the state cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday approved the proposal for establishment of 38 model mandis across all districts in the first phase. The state-of-the-art mandis will be designed to provide seamless and efficient platforms for farmers, traders and other stakeholders by integrating all essential marketing activities under one roof, with upgraded ...Read More >
Delhi news: Woman alleged she was raped by four men at a party after consuming alcohol. Four men allegedly gangraped a 24-year-old woman at a party in north Delhi's Civil Lines on Sunday night, police said on Tuesday. According to the Hindustan Times, a police officer said on Monday that the woman alleged she was raped by four men at a party after consuming alcohol. She's reportedly employed with a Gurugram-based firm. "In her complaint, she said she received a call from a male friend on Sund ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Wednesday decided to set up 38 model mandis (agri marketing yards) in 30 districts of the State in two years with a cost of Rs 300 crore. A Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has approved a proposal in this regard along with six others. These model mandis have been designed to provide seamless and efficient platforms for farmers, traders and other stakeholders by integrating all essential marketing activities under one roof, with ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 12 (ANI): The Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, on Tuesday launched Information and Communication Technology-enabled services at Mukhya Sevak Sadan located at the Chief Minister's Camp Office, the release said. These include inauguration of Digital Uttarakhand App, inauguration of 66 websites based on Secure, Scalable and Accessible (S3Waas) platform, inauguration of GIS based web app developed for real time tracking of garbage collection ve ...Read More >
Rescue teams deployed Tuesday to India's Himalayan region after flash floods tore down a mountain valley, appearing to wipe away much of a town, where at least four people were killed. Videos broadcast on Indian media showed a surge of muddy water sweeping away multi-storey apartment blocks in the tourist region of Dharali in Uttarakhand state. Uttarakhand State Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said rescue teams had been deployed "on a war footing". Senior local official Prashant Arya said ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday announced a new initiative, "Shaktishree", a comprehensive programme aimed at ensuring the safety and security of girl students across higher educational institutions in Odisha. This announcement comes amid political uproar over the self-immolation of a college student in Balasore after she failed to get justice over alleged sexual harassment.The initiative will be implemented in all 16 state-run universities and 730 govt-run and govt-aided colleges ...Read More >
Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the government's plan to provide free AI training to approximately 5.5 lakh village-level entrepreneurs (VLEs) under the IndiaAI Mission. This initiative aims to skill 10 lakh individuals, prioritizing VLEs who offer essential digital services in nearly 90% of Indian villages. The IndiaAI Mission, with a budget of ₹10,371. NEW DELHI: Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) Railways, and Information & Broadcasting (I&B), We ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called on Brics countries to work together in order to secure critical mineral supply chains and ensure that no one nation is able to dominate and weaponize these resources. His call at the 17th Brics Summit in Rio de Janeiro comes amid a Chinese chokehold on global rare earth supplies. Brics is a group of 11 countries that was set up by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Modi said it was important to make critical mineral supply ch ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a development that could significantly impact the upcoming high-stakes Bihar Assembly elections, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) filed a petition in the Supreme Court Saturday challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in the poll-bound state. The petition alleges that the ECI's move is arbitrary and could potentially disenfranchise millions of voters. ADR, a non-partisan electora ...Read More >
Mumbai: Entrepreneur Sushil Kedia Saturday apologized for his Marathi remarks after his Mumbai office was attacked allegedly by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers. Sushi Kedia had two days ago challenged MNS Chief Raj Thackeray and said he will not learn Marathi language come what way. "I dont know Marathi properly even after living for 30 years in Mumbai, and with your gross misconduct, I ahve made it a resolve that until such people as you are allowed to pretend to be taking care of Ma ...Read More >
The Reserve Bank of India has advised banks to integrate the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator tool developed by the Department of Telecom to curb online fraudulent transactions. This system classifies mobile numbers based on fraud risk using data from various sources. Leading institutions are already using the platform, potentially saving millions from cyber fraud.The Reserve Bank of India has advised all banks to integrate the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator tool developed by the Department of Tel ...Read More >
KPL (KPL/VNA)ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn on July 1 announced key priorities of the ASEAN-India Tourism Work Plan 2023-2027, aiming to boost cruise tourism cooperation between the two sides. (KPL/VNA)ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn on July 1 announced key priorities of the ASEAN-India Tourism Work Plan 2023-2027, aiming to boost cruise tourism cooperation between the two sides. Speaking virtually from Jakarta during the ASEAN-India Cruise Dialogue 2025 which convened in ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): As high as 82 per cent of micro and medium retailers want to adopt digital streams to boost their sales, but offline marketplaces remain their preferred channel, showing their strength. According to a survey report by the global technology firm Zoho Corporation, six out of ten Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) stated that they have adopted an omnichannel selling strategy, operating in both online and offline channels, with the majority (75 per cent) o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): As high as 82 per cent of micro and medium retailers want to adopt digital streams to boost their sales, but offline marketplaces remain their preferred channel, showing their strength. According to a survey report by the global technology firm Zoho Corporation, six out of ten Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) stated that they have adopted an omnichannel selling strategy, operating in both online and offline channels, with the majority (75 per cent) o ...Read More >
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) expects credit growth to improve marginally in FY26 to 13-13.5 per cent, up from FY25 levels. However, the composition of loans is likely to shift, with a continued slowdown in lending to non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and the retail segment. This decline is expected to be offset by a revival in private capital expenditure (capex), which would support growth in the corporate segment, the rating agency said. "A sustained improvement in system liquidit ...Read More >
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