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Govt eyes rural credit push via flagship schemes, seeks to expand RRB customer baseThe government is enhancing rural credit by integrating the Grameen Credit Score with the JanSamarth portal for faster loan processing. Reg...
ATMs hungry, but not for more cashMany Indians face empty ATMs despite ample cash in circulation. This is due to serious disruptions in cash movement. UPI's rapid rise and i...
India, Nepal launch cross-border remittance mechanism; links UPI, NPIIndia and Nepal have launched a new system for money transfers. This links India's UPI with Nepal's NPI. Citizens can now send money instan...
Quote of the Day by American poet Robert Frost: 'And miles to go before I sleep...'- Here's a lesson about life’s unfinished journey by one of the most celebrated figures in American poetryRobert Frost's famous lines from 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening' resonate deeply. The poem captures the human desire to pause amidst...
‘A spa day won’t save you...’: CA shares what real self-care in finance should look likeChartered accountant Nitin Kaushik redefines self-care. He argues true peace of mind comes from financial independence, not just spa days. ...
PM Modi to chair Niti Aayog meet on Viksit Bharat 2047 roadmapPrime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the 11th Niti Aayog governing council meeting on Thursday. The agenda focuses on achieving inclusive...
Industry lauds Modi on becoming longest serving Prime MinisterPrime Minister Narendra Modi has become India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister. Industry leaders congratulated him, noting his tran...
Assam govt launches free transport facility for school students in tea garden areasThe Assam government has launched free transport services for students from marginalized communities in tea garden areas. This initiative a...
India, Nepal launch UPI-NPI linkage for real-time cross-border remittancesIndia and Nepal have unveiled a direct payment link between their respective UPI and NPI systems, revolutionizing cross-border remittances....
BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
MSCI confirms early index inclusion rules ahead of SpaceX IPOMSCI will apply early inclusion rules for large IPOs, potentially adding SpaceX to its Global Standard Indexes. This move is expected to dr...
The Last of Us Season 3 cancelled? Here's what's really happening with HBO's hit seriesThe Last of Us Season 3 is expected to shift its focus toward Abby, portrayed by Kaitlyn Dever, exploring events from her perspective. The ...
Over 58 crore Jan Dhan accounts bring crores of Indians into formal banking system: Nirmala SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced over 58 crore Jan Dhan accounts have integrated millions into formal banking. The Pradhan Man...
India eyes major bond index entry as tax exemptions sweeten appealIndia is set to reapply for inclusion in major global bond indices. This follows significant tax exemptions for foreign investors on capita...
Second Texas screwworm case confirmed as outbreak fears growA second case of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite has been confirmed in Texas. This new detection is just miles from the first U.S. case...
Flesh-eating screwworm parasite infection case rises as U.S government makes emergency moveFlesh-eating screwworm parasite infection: The deadly flies were detected in Mexico late in 2024, after years of being contained at the sou...
RBI deputy governor Swaminathan J gets two-year extensionThe union government has extended Reserve Bank of India deputy governor Swaminathan Janakiraman's term for another two years with effect fr...
Microfinance NPAs may edge up in FY27 as write-off practices normalise: CareEdgeForecasts for FY27 suggest a modest rise in bad loans for microfinance institutions, a development stemming from the adjustments following ...
The new sloth SaaS: Servant-as-a-ServiceA new service in Delhi's Lajpat Nagar Market, CarryMen, offers assistants to carry shopping bags. This reflects a growing trend where techn...
Finance Ministry to review PSBs performance today, Secretary Nagaraju will chair high-level meetThe Department of Financial Services is holding a major meeting with Public Sector Banks today. The focus is on strengthening digital banki...