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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 >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Funds worth Rs 110 crore kept in mule bank accounts have been frozen and 1,200 mule credit cards were seized following recent searches against the Indian operations of a Cyprus-based "illegal" online betting platform named Parimatch, the Enforcement Directorate said on Thursday. Parimatch app, as per the federal probe agency, gained visibility in the country through "aggressive" marketing, including sponsorship of sports tournaments and partnerships with well-known celeb ...Read More >
Independence Day Red Fort Tickets: India is preparing to celebrate Independence Day 2025 with great pride and enthusiasm. This year marks the 79th Independence Day, a moment of immense national pride as the country remembers its hard-earned freedom from British rule on August 15, 1947. The day is observed as a national holiday across the country, with the Tiranga (Indian tricolour) proudly hoisted at government buildings, schools, public places, and homes. Patriotic songs fill the air, while pa ...Read More >
What began as a simple idea to make digital payments easier for Indian businesses has now become a story of global recognition. Razorpay, the Indian fintech unicorn, has been featured in the 2025 list of the World's Top Fintech Companies by CNBC and Statista, a feat that places it in the league of global fintech innovators. It's a prestigious nod, considering the final list was curated after evaluating thousands of fintech companies across the world on over 40 performance indicators. These incl ...Read More >
Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday said US tariffs-related challenges will dissipate in the next one or two quarters, and urged the private sector to do more as the country navigates through other longer-term challenges. He attributed the growth slowdown in FY25, which saw a deceleration to 6.5 per cent from FY24's 9.2 per cent, to tight credit conditions and liquidity issues. The right agriculture policies can add 25 per cent t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): India is set to host the third India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) on August 13, continuing a high-level platform established to deepen bilateral cooperation and explore mutually beneficial collaboration in new and emerging areas, according to an official factsheet. This platform was created to also address challenges posed by geopolitical and macroeconomic developments while enhancing mutual trust and understanding. The ISMR began with its inaugura ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: To address widespread confusion and concerns among merchants and the business community following the recent issuance of notices, the Commercial Tax Department had organised a workshop at its premises in city on Monday. Speaking at the workshop, P.D. Shobha, In-charge Joint Commissioner (Administration Division) of Commercial Tax Department, reassured businessmen that there was no need to panic upon receiving notice from the Department. "Merchants and businessmen who receive not ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has prepared a plan under which Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus drivers and conductors will receive regular training, with a focus on ethical values, customer service and safe driving, transport minister Pankaj Singh said on Friday. The move is for improving the public image of DTC buses.The minister mentioned that DTC bus drivers who fail to halt at designated stops or are found speeding will face strict departmental action.Several commuters have complained about the ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Payment aggregators are feeling the pinch as ICICI Bank has now started charging them for processing purchases made using UPI,Fintechs that route transactions through the bank must now factor in new charges, intensifying the debate on the long-term viability of free digital payments. Payment aggregators with escrow accounts at ICICI will be charged two paise per Rs 100 processed, capped at Rs 6 per transaction. Those without such accounts will pay double - with a Rs 10 cap. Merchants who ...Read More >
New Delhi/Imphal, Aug 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made a second consecutive arrest in the 2024 killings in Manipur's Jiribam, central probe agency sources said on Friday. The NIA in a statement said that the national probe agency caught Lalrosang Hmar alias Rosang, a resident of Moinathol Village in southern Assam's Cachar district, from the Mizoram capital Aizawl on Thursday. The arrest came after the arrest of another key accused, Thanglienlal Hmar, by a jo ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: State crime branch on Friday arrested another schoolteacher in connection with the recent question paper leak of the special Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET), with the total number of arrests touching seven. The arrested teacher was identified as Prasant Kumar Khamari (56).Khamari, from Kalahandi district, had a significant role in translating the leaked question papers from English to Odia. He obtained the questions from Jitan Moharana, a previously arrested employee of the B ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan An ...Read More >
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) has predicted that the cybercrime losses could soar beyond Rs 1.2 lakh crore in 2025 if current trends persist. The cybercrime crisis in India is fast escalating. The financial frauds are bleeding the country of tens of thousands of crores each year. According to a report by DataLEADS, Indians lost Rs 22,842 crore to online fraudsters in 2024. The following figures will shock you more -- the 2024 figures are nearly three times higher than the Rs 7 ...Read More >
Chennai, August 1: Actor, music director and producer G V Prakash Kumar, who has won the National Award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for the Tamil, Telugu bilingual film Vaathi, has called the honour "a blessing for the second time". Taking to his X timeline soon after the 71st National Awards were announced, G V Prakash expressed his gratitude to the jury and the selection committee of the National Awards and the entire team of Vaathi. G V Prakash wrote, "A blessing for the second time. I' ...Read More >
New Delhi: The number of transactions through the popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI) touched a record high of 19.47 billion in July, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). In terms of value, it was Rs 25.08 lakh crore, the second highest after Rs 25.14 lakh crore recorded in May. In terms of volume, the last highest number was 18.67 billion reported in May, which declined to 18.39 billion in June with transaction amount Rs 24.03 lakh crore. NPCI ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): India has emerged as the global leader in fast payments, according to a recent note by the International Monetary Fund titled Growing Retail Digital Payments: The Value of Interoperability. At the heart of this transformation is the Unified Payments Interface, better known as UPI. Launched in 2016 by the National Payments Corporation of India, UPI has changed how people send and receive money in the country. It brings all your bank accounts together in one mob ...Read More >
Bank holidays in India vary from one region to another. They differ from one state to the next and are often influenced by local festivities, religious events, and regional festivals. Many people in India are unsure about bank holidays. Reserve Bank of India states banks are closed on the second and fourth SaturdaysWith a busy work schedule, many individuals push their bank related work to Saturday to visit the branch and finish transactions. However, it is always confusing to know if this Satur ...Read More >
Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the DSCI Advanced Cyber Skill Centre in Mumbai, advancing India's digital security and skill development goals. The center focuses on cybersecurity training, emphasizing women empowerment and inclusivity, aligning with Prime Minister Modi's Digital and Skill India visions, and supporting India's ambition to become the world's skill capital. Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal has inaugurated the DSCI Advanced Cyber Skill Centre in Mumbai's ...Read More >
Mysuru /Bengaluru: As GST notices continue to land at the doorsteps of small traders across Karnataka, vendors in cities like Mysuru and Bengaluru are increasingly rejecting UPI payments in favour of cash -- raising concerns over the future of India's digital payment ecosystem.In Mysuru, small shopkeepers, hotel owners, PG operators, and auto drivers have started declining UPI payments after receiving tax notices. The state's commercial tax department, using cumulative UPI transaction data from ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The central drugs laboratories have found 55 samples manufactured by various firms in June to be "not of standard quality", health ministry officials said on Friday. Further, state drugs testing laboratories have identified 130 drugs samples as 'not of standard quality', they said. Also Read | Chhattisgarh: 6 Bodies of Naxals Recovered in Ongoing Encounter With Security Forces in Narayanpur. According to routine regulatory surveillance activity, the list of 'not of sta ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Jul 18 (PTI) Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria met several Union ministers in New Delhi since Thursday to discuss key development issues concerning the Union Territory and the state, an official statement said. On Friday, Kataria met Union Ministers Manohar Lal Khattar (Housing and Urban Affairs), Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railways), Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Tourism) and Bhupender Yadav (Environment, Forest and Climate Change). Earlier, he had held talks with ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Vedanta on Friday said rating agencies Crisil Ratings and ICRA have reaffirmed their credit ratings, underscoring continued confidence in the mining major's overall business stability. In a regulatory filing, Vedanta said ICRA Ltd has reaffirmed the company's credit ratings, underscoring continued confidence in Vedanta's overall business stability and healthy financial performance, healthy financial performance and strong adherence to corporate governance. Also Read | L ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The All India Football Federation have congratulated Inter Kashi on being adjudged the I-League Champions following the decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). CAS has partially upheld an appeal by Inter Kashi Football Club (Inter Kashi FC) against Churchill Brothers FC Goa, Namdhari FC, Real Kashmir FC, and AIFF. CAS has ruled that the AIFF shall declare Inter Kashi FC as winners of the I-League 2024-25. After an unsuccessful first procedure i ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) CEO Arun Misra on Friday rejected US short-seller Viceroy's allegation that Vedanta has violated the brand fee agreement with the government, saying that a due process was followed by the board. Viceroy Research in a recent report had alleged that Vedanta violated its agreement with the government with regard to collection of brand fee from HZL. Also Read | Ladki Bahin Yojana July 2025 Installment Date: When Will Maharashtra Women Beneficiaries ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 18 (PTI) A man was arrested for allegedly using abusive language and derogatory comments against Karnataka and Kannada-speaking people, police said on Friday. The incident occurred on July 17 at around 9.30 am, when Ranjith Mathew, a delivery partner, called a customer, identified as Mithun Sarkar, to confirm the address to deliver a T-shirt ordered by him through an online platform, they said. Also Read | Ladki Bahin Yojana July 2025 Installment Date: When Will Maharashtra Wome ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Reliance Infrastructure Ltd on Friday said appellate tribunal NCLAT has stayed the insolvency proceedings against the company following a repayment of Rs 92.68 crore towards tariff as per an energy purchase agreement. Reliance Infrastructure in its latest regulatory filing said that the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has stayed an NCLT order over an appeal filed by it. Also Read | Ladki Bahin Yojana July 2025 Installment Date: When Will Maharashtra Wome ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 18 (ANI): Over 40 private schools in Karnataka's Bengaluru received bomb threat messages via email on Friday morning, officials said. Schools in several areas, including Rajarajeshwari Nagar and Kengeri, in Bengaluru were threatened through an anonymous email message. Also Read | New UPI Rules: Users To Get Faster Refunds After Transaction Failure, Know Key Changes and Other Details. Following this, the police administration jumped into action and deployed ...Read More >
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