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India’s resilience stands out amid increased global uncertainties: Sitharaman
"But amidst all uncertain global situations, India's resilience...
100% FDI: Indian Govt issues norms to ease compliance for foreign investment in insurance
The proposed changes to the Amended 2015 Rules make it clear that...
Investors’ wealth erodes by Rs 8.9 lakh cr as Sensex tumbles for sixth straight day
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 8,293.41 crore on Monday, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought equities worth Rs 13,245.12 crore, according to exchange data New Delhi: Market investors became poorer by Rs 8.90 lakh...
The dark side of technology: AI-driven cyberattacks call for upgraded security measures
In September 2024, insurer firm Star Health experienced a significant breach that exposed the sensitive health information of its clients on Telegram chatbots. "Cyber criminals today are not operating manually; they are using AI to automate attacks. They are using...
FPIs withdraw Rs 27,142 cr in 3 trading sessions on geopolitical tensions
According to the data, FPIs made a net withdrawal of Rs 27,142 crore from equities between October 1 and 4, with October 2 being a trading holiday New Delhi: Foreign investors turned net sellers in October, offloading shares worth Rs 27,142 crore in just the first...
10 people killed in flashfloods triggered by heavy rain in Meghalaya
Incessant rainfall has triggered landslides in Gasuapara region of the district Shillong: At least 10 people died, including seven of a family, in rain-induced flashfloods that ravaged Meghalaya's South Garo Hills district in the past 24 hours, officials said....
GST panel deliberates on lowering rate on health insurance, tractors
As per experts, health insurance is likely to see a decrease from 18 per cent to 12 per cent, while term insurance may attract a GST of 5 per cent New Delhi: As the government focuses on GST 2.0 which further eases tax laws, enhance tax simplification and adoption of...
Per capita income in India to increase by at least $2,000 in 5 years: FM Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance Minister "India finds itself amid the global geopolitical repositioning effort which has been going on. This repositioning can act as a structural force to India's advantage by creating robust supply chains with countries with...
Investors lose Rs10 lakh crore amid Middle East conflict, Sensex plunges 1800 points
According to market experts, the domestic market took a sharp downturn following Iran’s launch of ballistic missiles at Israel, sparking fears of retaliation and escalation into war. This could potentially drive up oil prices and lead to inflationary pressures, they...
India’s EV market rises 23 pc in September with 1.59 lakh unit sales
Electric two-wheeler sales were 0.90 lakh units, a rise from 0.64 lakh units in the same month last year. The electric three-wheeler segment saw 0.63 lakh unit sales, compared with 0.58 lakh units in September 2023, as per the data New Delhi: In a boost for the...
Govt allows non-forest depts to undertake disaster prevention work in forest areas
In a letter to states and Union territories on Tuesday, the ministry said that according to the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980, and related guidelines, certain forestry activities can be carried out in forest areas in emergency situations, such as...
Centre releases Rs 5858.60 crore to 14 flood-affected states
The Centre has released more than Rs14,958 crore to 21 states this year, said the MHA.This includes Rs9,044.80 crore from the SDRF to 21 states, Rs4,528.66 crore from the NDRF to 15 states, and Rs1,385.45 crore from the State Disaster Mitigation Fund (SDMF) to 11...