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EU adopts a new package of sanctions targeting Russia’s energy infrastructure
Along with a full transaction ban on two major Russian oil...
LIC denies Washington Post report, says made investments in Adani firms independently
The statement was in response to a report in The Washington Post...
Italy makes it mandatory for companies to buy climate risk covers
Most Italian businesses — especially small and mid-sized ones — have no protection at all. The new law will require companies to buy coverage and insurers to write policies or face fines. The plan is backed by a €5 billion ($5.3 billion) reinsurance fund, set up by a...
730 suicides amongst CAPFs, NSG and Assam Rifles during the last five years : Nityanand Rai
MoS Home Nityanand informed the Upper House that there have been 47891 Voluntary Retirement, 7664 Resignation and 730 suicides amongst the security forces from 2020 to 2024 New Delhi: Union Minister of state for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai on Wednesday informed the...
‘Digital gold’ Bitcoin surpasses $1,00,000 for first time, may reach $120,000 soon: Experts
According to Vishal Sacheendran, Head of Regional Markets at Binance, the cryptocurrency market is experiencing a surge in optimism as governments and institutions worldwide begin to embrace blockchain technology, paving the way for broader adoption and investment in...
Build capabilities to ensure correct assessment of climate change risks: RBI Dy Guv Rao
The climate-specific vulnerabilities’ interplay with real economy and financial sector vulnerabilities can lead to financial stability risks, Reserve Bank Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao said New Delhi: Reserve Bank Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao has stressed on...
India sold more 2-wheelers than China in 2023 as rural consumption surges
Driven by the surge in rural consumption, India sold more two-wheelers than China in 2023, as entry-level manufacturers in the country expanded their reach to the rural areas of the country New Delhi: Driven by the surge in rural consumption, India sold more...
Govt develops eMaap for ensuring fair trade, consumer protection and a centralized database of all stakeholders
eMaap simplifies critical procedures such as issuing, renewing, and amending licenses, as well as handling verification & stamping of weighing & measuring instrument, registration certificates, and appeals, etc New Delhi: The Department of Consumer Affairs is...
Finance minister to start pre-Budget consultation with various stakeholders from Dec 6
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman The pre-Budget consultation will end on December 30 with consultations with captains of Indian industry and players in the social sector, especially education and health. In between, meetings are scheduled with trade unions,...
Over 1.5 lakh startups recognised by government till October
Under the Startup India initiative, the Government is implementing three flagship Schemes, namely, Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS), Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) and Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS) to support startups at various stages of their...
LS passes Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill allowing 4 nominees in bank accounts
Today, PSU banks have Rs 2.37 lakh crore deposited in the PM Jan Dhan Accounts. In 2014, the average balance of the PM Jan Dhan Accounts was Rs 1,065. It has now increased to Rs 4,397. The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, proposes to allow a bank account holder to...
Govt blocked 1 700 Skype IDs and 59 000 Whatsapp accounts used for digital arrest fraud says minister
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar also stated that the ‘Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System,’ launched under I4C in 2021, enables immediate reporting of financial frauds to prevent the siphoning off of funds by...