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RBI overhauls Lead Bank Scheme after review, issues new guidelinesThe Reserve Bank of India has revamped the Lead Bank Scheme to boost district-level credit planning and financial inclusion. New guidelines...- India remains ADB's largest private sector market; lender eyes USD 1 bn direct support in 2026India stands at the forefront of the Asian Development Bank's investment strategies as the lender aims to deploy roughly USD 1 billion in d...
- Affordable housing, rental expansion and RERA reforms set to define next growth phase in India's urban region: ReportIndia's housing sector is set for a major overhaul, driven by urbanization and policy shifts. A report highlights the urgent need for affor...
- Day 3 of BEST strike: Mumbai bus operations hit; 100 buses deployed for NEET studentsMumbai's bus services remain crippled for a third day as BEST employees continue their strike, impacting millions of commuters. Despite gov...
- In 1879, an inventor kept a carbon-filament bulb glowing for hours, and electric light began changing life after darkThomas Edison's 1879 breakthrough with a long-lasting carbon filament bulb revolutionized electric lighting, moving it from experimental to...
- CM Shivakumar announces one more Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi for civil servant aspirantsKarnataka's Cabinet has greenlit significant developments, including a new Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi for competitive exam aspirants, costin...
- Air India Express set to open bookings for inaugural international flight to Abu DhabiAir India Express is poised to launch international flights from the new Navi Mumbai Airport to Abu Dhabi on July 15, marking a significant...
- Mizoram CM Lalduhoma highlights role of externally aided projects in Northeast development at Shillong seminarMizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma said externally aided projects not only provide financial assistance but also bring valuable technical exp...
- Goutam Deb steps down as Siliguri mayor, adding to TMC exodusTrinamool Congress faces a significant leadership crisis. Senior leaders Goutam Deb and Jyoti Priya Mallick have resigned from their posts....
- Living in a flat? Govt may soon introduce a new certificate that could reveal whether your building is actually safe to live inThe Indian government is considering introducing durability certificates for buildings to address growing concerns over unsafe construction...
- Democratic socialists surge in mayoral races across the country as anti-Trump fervor risesA new wave of progressive leaders is winning mayoral races in major US cities. Candidates like Janeese Lewis George in Washington D.C. and ...
- Govt plans financial aid for contractors to provide temporary homes to labourers at project sitesHousing Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced plans to financially assist contractors for temporary labourer housing at project sites, fun...
- Indian High Commissioner to Singapore urges businesses to study Singapore's water sector innovationsIndian businesses are urged to study Singapore's water recycling and reuse innovations. This is crucial for drinking water, industrial wate...
- India taps World Bank, ADB for $2.5 billion infrastructure spendIndia is in talks with the World Bank and Asian Development Bank for substantial funding. This financial support aims to boost urban infras...
- I Squared, US DFC to set up $3 billion energy infrastructure platform in AsiaI Squared Capital and the US International Development Finance Corporation are partnering. They will create a three billion dollar investme...
- Delhi NCR’s next growth story: Four new cities planned as population expected to doubleFour new "Namo Cities" will be developed across the NCR with Rs 5,000 crore in central assistance over five years. The existing NCR boundar...
- Arunachal rolls out major deregulation drive to boost investmentArunachal Pradesh has significantly eased business regulations. The state has streamlined processes across 51 areas, including land, enviro...
- Tamil Nadu government empowers CMDA to give planning permission for high-rise buildingsChennai Metropolitan Development Authority now grants planning permissions for high-rise buildings. This streamlines approvals for projects...
- Hudco mulls $1 billion foreign debt under RBI forex swap facilityHudco aims to secure one billion dollars in foreign debt. This will be achieved through the Reserve Bank of India's concessional forex swap...
- Assam: Government approves set up of Guwahati Satellite Cities Development AuthorityThe decision was taken in the state cabinet meeting held at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Himanta Bi...
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