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Centre releases Rs 78 crore for senior citizens' welfare schemeThe ministry said it has released funds under the Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC), a component of the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Y...
These 7 private and public banking stocks have an upside of up to 27% in one year, according to analystsIf interest rates stay high, and there are signs of a slowdown, banks that depend on retail deposits are the ones to watch carefully. That ...
Babus who call late meetings, delay files face scrutiny as cabinet secretary lists 12 types of secretariesCabinet Secretary T V Somanathan highlighted issues with bureaucratic efficiency at a recent performance review meeting. He presented a lis...
Uttar Pradesh turns to cattle to beef up rural incomes; ₹40,000 subsidy on offer per animalUnder UP State Livestock Mission, farmers buying eligible indigenous cows will receive a subsidy of Rs 40,000 per animal. The government wi...
Reinventing the pond: How this Bengal start-up is helping fish farmers battle climate and credit crisisAt a time when climate change is impacting world resources, including the aquatic system, Jalpaiguri’s Essential Aquatech is working to emp...
EPS-95 higher pension: Pensioners’ body appeals to President as retirees struggle to get higher pensionThe National Confederation of Pensioners’ Associations has requested intervention from President Droupadi Murmu regarding higher EPS pensio...
Centre working on integrated tax framework for textile sector to ease duty burden on raw materials and machineryAn integrated tax framework for India's textile sector is being developed to improve competitiveness in global markets. This framework will...
Pawan Hans asked to chart financial and organisational turnaround plan by DecemberThe Department of Public Enterprises has requested Pawan Hans to draft a five-year turnaround plan. This plan should address financial rest...
5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 29% in 1 year, according to analystsDo not paint the whole market with one brush. Even in an extended fall like the current one, some parts of the economy still manage to hold...
The Bond who came back from the dead: The risky world of AT1 bondsYes Bank AT1 bonds are back in the spotlight after the Supreme Court upheld the ruling invalidating their ₹8,415-crore write-off during the...
Critical tech list under review to push self-relianceIndia's Niti Aayog is preparing a list of critical technologies for enhancing self-reliance and investment. This initiative aims to protect...
Disability, elderly care likely to qualify for CSR spendingCompanies need to comply with CSR obligations if they have a net worth of ₹500 crore or more, turnover of ₹1,000 crore or more, or a net pr...
Delhi’s new e-rickshaw policy: 4-passenger limit and speed limit. Here's how you can submit suggestionsDelhi’s draft e-rickshaw policy proposes a four-passenger limit, a 25 kmph speed cap, mandatory driving licences and PSV badges, and strict...
5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 28% in 1 year, according to analystMultiple headwinds continue to hit the market, and there is no sign that things will change anytime soon. In these circumstances, the chanc...
Former NHB chairman Raj Vikash Verma passes away at 72; pioneered mortgage guarantee in IndiaRaj Vikash Verma, a leading figure in the financial sector, passed away at the age of 72. He played a crucial role in advancing housing fin...
Delhi Police’s Rs 15.7 crore facial recognition CCTV tender flags surveillance concernsDelhi Police has issued a Rs 15.7-crore tender for the installation of CCTV cameras with facial recognition capabilities. The tender, part ...
Homegrown firms enter budget smartphone market as memory chip prices riseIndia's budget smartphone market is opening up for local brands as global companies reduce their presence. Rising memory chip prices have s...
States asked to expedite capex loans utilisationThe Department of Expenditure has urged states to expedite their use of interest-free loans for capital investment. With only a quarter of ...
5-year FD vs NSC calculator: Check maturity senior citizens can get on Rs 2.5 lakh investment in NSC and FDs from SBI, HDFC Bank, PNB, ICICI Bank and othersFor senior citizens eyeing steady income, evaluating National Savings Certificates against bank fixed deposits is crucial. Investing Rs 2.5...
SBI Jeevan Pramaan submission process: Different ways how SBI pensioner account holders can submit life certificatePensioners who rely on the State Bank of India for their pensions have several options to submit their life certificates. Those who are 80 ...