Telecom Development Plan to provide 4G connectivity to 1683 remote villages by 2022: Pema KhanduThis will bring welcome change in people’s life by providing them the much needed digital empowerment, he said. Speaking on the occasion of...
20 Feb, 2021, 10.00 PM IST
Sidbi extends validity of SCRF to facilitate free onboarding on TReDSA total of 6,545 MSMEs have been given free onboarding facility on TReDS through RXIL, M1xchange and Invoicemart so far.
11 Jan, 2021, 04.23 PM IST
18,000 surrendered militants to get skill development training in AssamThe minister informed that Assam government is also planning to set up foreign language learning centres particularly in South East Asian l...
24 Jul, 2018, 08.50 PM IST
Tenders to be floated this year for construction of tunnel at Sela passThe tunnel will ensure faster movement of troops in the strategically located parts of the state bordering China.
26 Jun, 2018, 08.12 PM IST
Jan Dhan se Jan Suraksha? Know how PM Modi’s financial schemes have faredSome of the major financial security initiatives of PM Narendra Modi are Jan Dhan Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana, PM Suraksha Bima Yojana and ...
29 Aug, 2017, 12.20 PM IST
No disciplinary action against employees with more than 2 children: Rajasthan governmentThe Cabinet also approved jal swavalamban abhiyan from April 17 to 24 and exemption from development tax to 25 solar solar projects, the Mi...
12 Apr, 2016, 11.57 PM IST
Ten stocks in focus in Friday morning tradeThe Indian market is expected to open higher on Friday tracking positive trend seen in other Asian markets.
26 Feb, 2016, 08.52 AM IST
Dabur, RUDSETI to offer free skill development training to rural youthThe programme, Swavalamban, is aimed at providing not only training to rural youth in three key areas of sales, merchandising and promotion.
13 Apr, 2015, 04.57 PM IST
Jan Dhan imbibes all 5 Ps of financial inclusion: Product, place, price, protection and profitA financial literacy programme will be an integral part of Jan Dhan, and 718 centres opened by banks at the district level will be suppleme...
01 Sep, 2014, 02.42 AM IST
PFRDA to hire media firm to popularise retirement plan NPSPension regulator PFRDA proposes to hire a media consultant to promote and increase penetration of its flagship National Pension System.
04 Aug, 2013, 02.26 PM IST
Delhi budget focuses on social sectorSheila Dikshit today rolled out a budget with focus on social sector as she is seeking a fourth-term later this year.
20 Mar, 2013, 09.30 PM IST
- NPS needs overhaul to attract customers
The New Pension Scheme needs massive overhaul to provide an effective social security cover for 90% of India's workforce that works in info...
06 Jul, 2011, 07.42 AM IST
- Bajpai committee report on retirement scheme for individuals likely by May-end: PFRDA
PFRDA is planning to inject vigour into the sagging pension sector through promotional campaigns, once the Bajpai Committee submits its rep...
17 May, 2011, 04.19 PM IST
- PFRDA plans another push for a ‘struggling’ New Pension Scheme
The regulator has decided to put distributors on notice for non-performance and de-register them if they fail to take measures to improve s...
07 Dec, 2010, 06.14 AM IST
- MFIs may get to set up banks
The Reserve Bank of India may soon allow micro-finance institutions (MFIs) to set up banks, Union finance minister Pranab Mukherjee said.
27 Sep, 2010, 12.23 AM IST
- NPS has a tax edge, but watch out for annuities
The New Pension Scheme (NPS) is likely to get a makeover if the revised Direct Tax Code is implemented. However, the government is doing it...
13 Jul, 2010, 02.56 AM IST
- FM to go east, take banks along to drive financial inclusion
FM plans reality check on central schemes in meeting with CMs of 12 eastern states on June 14.
11 Jun, 2010, 06.40 AM IST