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Insurance sector remains constrained by a high-cost distribution model inflating protection cost:Economic Survey
Nirmala Sitharaman Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs...
RBI proposes rules for banks to implement relief measures during natural disasters, to kick in from April 1
India ranks sixth globally in climate vulnerability, according to...
SC seeks responses on PIL seeking AYUSH doctors be declared as Registered Medical Practitioners
The plea has sought a direction to declare that AYUSH doctors are also covered under section 2(cc) of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954, as 'registered medical practitioners'. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses...
Indian households turn investors, bank deposits surge: SBI report
"Indian households across states are turning from savers to investors. Juxtaposing incremental deposits between FY20-25 and incremental investors during the same period reveals states such as Gujarat, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, etc....
Gold, silver prices hit fresh highs amid global uncertainties
Spot gold price surged 1.45 per cent at $4,575.82 an ounce, after hitting a fresh record high of $4,601.17 level. Silver prices gained 4.85 per cent to touch $83.19, after hitting a record high of $83.88.The surge to fresh record highs was supported by rising...
Govt proposes forcing smartphone makers to give source code in security overhaul
The plan is part of the Modi government's efforts to boost security of user data as online fraud and data breaches increase in the world's second-largest smartphone market, with nearly 750 million phones New Delhi:India proposes requiring smartphone makers to share...
India tightens crypto noose:Live selfies geo-tagging now mandatory for users
The updated guidelines new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols, issued on January 8 , classify crypto exchanges as Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) service providers who will now have to do more than just allow simple document uploads. New...
Explainer: Simplified Income Tax Act 2025 to come into force from April 1
The 2025 I-T law is revenue neutral with no change in tax rates. It has only made direct tax laws simple to understand, removed ambiguities thus reducing scope for litigations. It reduces text volume and sections by about 50 per cent vis-a-vis the 1961 income tax act....
CBIC flags fake GST notices, advises taxpayers to verify DIN
Replying to a social media user who complained on X about receiving a call from a purported GST officer, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) said fraudsters are sending fake summons mimicking official GST documents. They use the CGST logo and fake...
Govt may approve PSU gen insurers’ wage revision proposals by Feb 15
Parshant Kumar Goyal, joint secretary, DFS In a meeting of all stakeholders, including chief labour commissioner(CLC), today, Parshant Kumar Goyal, joint secretary, DFS assured that the Feb 15 deadline will be the maximum timeline and the department try to get the...
India crosses milestone of 50,000 NQAS certifications of public healthcare units
The rapid scale-up of NQAS reflects the adoption of multi-pronged acceleration strategies, including continuous capacity building, digital innovations, substantial increase in pool of assessors, and continuous quality improvement mechanisms New Delhi: The Government...
CCPA ‘proposes’ Feb 1 date for Union Budget 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs (CCPA) on Wednesday proposed presenting the Union Budget for 2026–27 on February 1, even though the date falls on a Sunday. If approved, this would mark a rare instance in...