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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it expects the Election Commission to look into typographical errors and other mistakes in the final Bihar electoral roll prepared after the Special Intensive Revision exercise as a responsible authority and come out with remedial measures. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi said it will hear on November 4 the legal issues pertaining to the Bihar SIR exercise. The poll panel said that since its publication of the final electoral rol ...Read More >
NAR India and UCO Forge First-Ever U.S.-India Real Estate Bridge with MLS Partnership Leaders from NAR India and UCO announce partnership to launch India's first MLS platform in Mumbai 3 min read Last Updated : Oct 16 2025 | 1:00 PM IST PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 16: In a landmark move set to redefine transparency and global collaboration in real estate, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) India and Universal Consulting Opportunities (UCO), a subsidiary of Stellar MLS ...Read More >
Amid growing demand for stricter compliance with safety and quality control norms for medical products, the Centre is framing a law to strengthen the legal framework for drug quality testing and market surveillance, along with regulation of medical devices and cosmetics. One of the major reasons behind the drafting of the law is the repeated complaints and concerns flagged by health regulators across the globe, including the WHO, over serious quality lapses by Indian drug manufacturers. The dr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former President Ram Nath Kovind will inaugurate the 32nd Foundation Day celebration of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday and lead deliberations on key human rights concerns, with a particular focus on the rights and welfare of prison inmates. Kovind will deliver the inaugural address at the event in the presence of NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian and Members Justice (Dr) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi, Vijaya Bharathi Sayani and Priya ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], October 16 (ANI): In a heartfelt tribute, both daughters of Haryana-cadre IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar performed the 'mukhagni' to his mortal remains during his last rites at the Sector 25 crematorium. The solemn ceremony was attended by Haryana DGP OP Singh, along with other dignitaries, honouring the legacy of the esteemed officer. Puran Kumar allegedly shot himself at his residence in Chandigarh on October 7. In the 'final note' he left behind, he accused eight ...Read More >
SHILLONG, Oct 15: The Meghalaya Congress, spearheaded by its youth and women's wings, staged a peaceful demonstration in Shillong on Wednesday condemning the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) following serious allegations of sexual assault reportedly linked to its members. The protest also sought justice for Anandu Aji from Kottayam, whose death by suicide, the Congress alleged, stemmed from sustained harassment and abuse. Leading the demonstration were Meghalaya Youth Congress president Timji ...Read More >
Terming it a "good development", a bench of justices P S Narasimha and A S Chandurkar disposed of the pleas of some civil service aspirants who had sought direction to the UPSC for disclosure of answer keys, cut-off marks and marks of the candidates appearing in civil service preliminary examination. "There is some news we have read," Justice Narasimha said at the outset of the hearing. Senior advocate Jaideep Gupta, who was appointed as an amicus curiae to assist the court in the matter, refe ...Read More >
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra addressed the Global Fintech Fest 2025, urging India's nearly 10,000 fintech entities to responsibly innovate, serve the underserved, and embed data protection to help India become a developed nation by 2047. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, Sanjay Malhotra, urged fintechs to leverage India's digital public infrastructure to serve the underserved, innovate responsibly, and shape global digital finance. In his address at the Global Fintech Fest 2025 in Mumbai on ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 8 (PTI) Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday overhauled the block deal framework for stock exchanges, by setting a minimum trade size limit of Rs 25 crore and introducing two trading windows with tighter price limits and enhanced disclosure norms. The latest move by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) aims to ensure greater transparency and efficiency in the execution of large trades. Under the revised rules, exchanges have been permitted to set trading hours betwee ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Labour and Employment on Wednesday released the draft National Labour & Employment Policy -- Shram Shakti Niti 2025 for public consultation, outlining a renewed vision for a fair, inclusive, and technology-driven world of work in line with India's Viksit Bharat @2047 goal. Marking a shift from regulation to facilitation, Shram Shakti Niti 2025 repositions the ministry as a proactive "employment facilitator." The policy aims to drive convergence among workers, employer ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 8 (PTI) Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday exhorted the fledgling fintech ecosystem to focus on the underserved sections of the society to deepen financial inclusion. Speaking at the annual Global Fintech Fest here, Malhotra accepted that serving the "privileged" will be a lucrative business, but urged the smaller companies to focus on the underserved. "Build for inclusion. While there may be higher profits to be made by deepening access to the haves and the privile ...Read More >
Mumbai: Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday asked fintech firms to design products that are easy to use and accessible to all to help India achieve financial inclusion and become a developed nation by 2047. Addressing the Global Fintech Fest 2025 here, Malhotra also flagged the issue of growing digital frauds and made a strong case for making efforts to curb the menace. Quoting Apple founder Steve Jobs, Malhotra said, "Get closer than ever to your customers, so close that you tel ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 7 (UNI) The Supreme Court, while hearing a batch of petitions challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) SIR process in Bihar, said, "The question of probing so much will arise when there are genuine people". A bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi observed that there appeared to be "some confusion" over whether the voters added to Bihar's final electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) were among those previously deleted from ...Read More >
Bihar's assembly elections are introducing a new mobile deposit facility outside polling booths to streamline voting and prevent overcrowding. This is part of 17 digital initiatives, including 100% webcasting and enhanced EVM features, aimed at making the election process more convenient, safe, and transparent for citizens. These reforms will eventually be replicated nationwide. Bihar's assembly elections are going digital, with a new mobile deposit facility outside polling booths aimed at maki ...Read More >
While announcing the dates for the two-phase Bihar assembly election on Monday, the Election Commission introduced a one-stop digital platform for real-time voter turnout updates. It si aimed to be a single-window digital ecosystem for all stakeholders from Booth Level Officers (BLOs) to Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs). "...If any voter downloads ECINet and enters their EPIC number (Voter ID number), they can get in touch with their BLOs..." said Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar while ...Read More >
Lucknow, Oct 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttar Pradesh is fast emerging as a leading state in setting up new benchmarks in administrative excellence, and the state government's Social Welfare Department is leading the drive by enhancing transparency through the digital training 'Mission Karamyogi'. Through digital learning, 'Mission Karmayogi' is emerging as a powerful catalyst for capacity building and improved governance in Uttar Pradesh. According to Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Social ...Read More >
Jaipur, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed 15 IAS and 3 IPS officers from Rajasthan as Central Observers for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Assembly election and by-elections in several states. These senior officers will play a crucial role in ensuring the conduct of free, fair, and transparent elections, acting as the Commission's eyes and ears on the ground. The ECI on Friday conducted a comprehensive briefing at the 'India International Institute of ...Read More >
The Finance Ministry has launched a detailed inquiry into corruption allegations against Chennai Customs by Wintrack Inc., an import company that shut down its business citing harassment and bribe demands. A senior officer will conduct a factual examination, while the CBIC claims the issue involves misdeclaration by the importer. The government assures serious action. New Delhi: Amid allegations of corruption levelled against Chennai Customs by Wintrack Inc, the Finance Ministry on Thursday sai ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday highlighted the contribution of the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) during Operation Sindoor, saying that it ensured efficient resource utilisation, financial management and war preparedness during the conflict. Addressing the 278th Foundation Day of the DAD in New Delhi, the Defence Minister said, "While the entire world witnessed the valour and courage of the Armed Forces in achieving a historic and decisive vic ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object i ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. According to Arkham, a wallet labeled "Tether: Bitcoin Reserves" received 8,889 Bitcoin in a single transfer from Bitfinex. The move added roughly $1 billion to Tether's holdings and pushed the firm's Bitcoin stash to about $9.8 billion based on the market price. It was one of the biggest single top-ups to its BTC balance this year. Based on reports, the timing of the buy was no ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the Defence Accounts Department's pivotal role in Operation Sindoor, emphasizing its crucial contribution to efficient financial management and war preparedness. Singh praised the DAD for its historic legacy and continued support as the financial backbone of India's armed forces at an event marking its 278th foundation day. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday underscored the pivotal role played by the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) in the su ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday listed the broad contributions of the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) in the successful conduct of Operation Sindoor as he highlighted its silent yet crucial role in ensuring efficient financial management and war preparedness. In an address at an event, Singh commended the DAD for its "historic legacy" and continuing role as the financial backbone of India's armed forces. "While the entire world witnessed the valour and cour ...Read More >
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], October 1: Ai+ Smartphone today announced the launch of its latest innovation, the NxtPrivacy Dashboard. The feature gives users real-time visibility and control over how apps access sensitive data and is rolling out through a software update to all Ai+ Pulse 4G & Nova 5G devices. It is the first built-in privacy control for smartphones in India. India has more than 650 million smartphone users. On average, each device carries 80 to 120 apps, many of which request p ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday lauded the "silent, yet crucial role of Defence Accounts Department (DAD)" during the Operation Sindoor, which ensured "efficient resource utilisation, financial management and war preparedness". Speaking during the celebrations of the 278th Foundation Day of the DAD in New Delhi, the Defence Minister commended the Department for its historic legacy and its continuing role as the financial backbone of India's Armed Fo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on Wednesday lauded the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) for ensuring financial resilience, optimising resources and sustaining operational readiness during Operation Sindoor, calling it the "silent but crucial" backbone of India's Armed Forces. "While the entire world witnessed the valour and courage of the Armed Forces in achieving a historic and decisive victory during Operation Sindoor, the silent yet crucial role of DAD ensur ...Read More >
Kurukshetra: Haryana chief minister (CM) Nayab Singh Saini on Monday inaugurated four major paperless initiatives of the state revenue and disaster management department, aimed at providing faster, transparent, and citizen-friendly services. The new initiatives include a paperless registry system, a demarcation portal, a WhatsApp chatbot, and a revenue court case management system.A state-level programme was organised at the sub-tehsil office in Babain, Kurukshetra, where the CM formally launche ...Read More >
The ESG policy has been formulated on the basis of the assessment that environmentally friendly and relatively low-polluting industries are suitable for the State's industrial ecosystem. Kerala has now become the first State to implement a comprehensive ESG policy, says Rajeeve The Cabinet on Tuesday approved an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policy to implement a governance framework for investments in the State. The ESG policy has been formulated on the basis of the assessment t ...Read More >
Bengaluru : Bank of Baroda (Bank), one of India's leading public sector banks, and IIFL Finance, a leading Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), have entered into a Co-Lending partnership to offer gold loans primarily targeted at underserved and unbanked customer segments across semi-urban and rural India. The collaboration aims to provide small borrowers with faster, easier, and more affordable credit for agricultural and allied activities. Under this agreement and in line with the Reserve Ban ...Read More >
Bengaluru : Having issued India's first listed sustainability-linked Bond, for USD 60 million, under the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI) ESG Bond Framework in June this year, Indian multinational conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has now secured a Sustainability-Linked Trade Facility (SLTF) worth USD 700 million with Standard Chartered. The development underscores L&T's commitment to sustainable business practices and its continued efforts to augment the sustainable business po ...Read More >
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