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EPFO 3.0 promises a digital PF experience, but can it fix years of legacy problems?EPFO 3.0 aims to modernize provident fund services through upgraded technology, faster claim processing, simplified withdrawals, digital re...
CM Yogi Adityanath orders faster relief, calls for vigilance as storms hit UPUttar Pradesh is experiencing storms and heavy rainfall. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered officials to be vigilant and speed up r...
RBI allows banks to extend relief measures to borrowers without their requests in disaster-hit areasNew Reserve Bank of India guidelines empower banks to offer relief to all borrowers in calamity-hit regions. These measures, effective July...
RBI’s big push on disaster relief: New rules to help borrowers as banks asked to implement measures during floods, landslides and moreThe Reserve Bank of India is introducing new rules to help banks manage loans affected by natural disasters. These guidelines will allow ba...
1,200 rescuers, doctors, 100 ambulances were rushed to Kerala: CentreFollowing the devastating landslides in Wayanad on July 30, the Indian government has mobilized extensive rescue and relief operations. Ove...
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor writes to Amit Shah, asks to declare Wayanad landslide as calamity of severe natureTwo massive landslides struck Mundakkai and Churalmala in Wayanad in the early hours of July 30, causing extensive destruction. Rescue oper...
Proposal to blacklist ICICI Lombard sent to Maharashtra government over crop insurance delay, says Akola collectorThe company said it was in talks with government officials and will extend full cooperation for quick settlement of all claims. ICICI Lomba...
Banks restructure corporate loans of Rs 2.04 lakh cr in FY17Banks restructured loans, that were sanctioned to companies, of worth Rs 3,70,279 crore in FY2014-15 and Rs 2,99,111 crore in 2015-16.
Follow relief norms during natural calamities: RBI to banksThe banks' contribution in providing relief to rescheduling of existing loans and sanctioning of fresh loans as per the emerging requiremen...
Tamil Nadu floods adjudged 'severe nature', says governmentKiren Rijiju said with regard to declaring a national disaster, it is informed there is no provision to declare a natural calamity as a "na...
Disaster relief: Only 40% of funds worth Rs 250 crore used in 14 yearsOfficial data reveals that even after more than a decade, states have not spent all the money (funds for rehabilitation) that’s been pledge...
No proposal to make CBI lead probe agency for loan defaults: FM Arun JaitleyThe government said there is no proposal to make CBI the lead agency for investigating all major corporate loan default cases.
Banks, states asked to help farmers in distress: Jayant Sinha, Mos FinanceMoS for Finance Jayant Sinha said that the Reserve Bank has also issued necessary guidelines to banks to provide relief to the crisis-ridde...
National Disaster Management Authority formulates draft national school safety policy guidelinesThis compliance needs to be monitored on a regular basis. All existing as well as new schools need to conform to safety standards as per th...
J&K ministers urge Narendra Modi to declare floods as national calamityThe delegation, led by state's Finance Minister Abdul Rahim Rather, submitted a memorandum to Modi putting forth several demands.
States to get freedom to spend under Flexi-Funds from 2014-15The guidelines, which were mooted by the PlanComm to improve the performance of flagship schemes, will come into effect from next fiscal.
Farmers suffering crop loss due to floods, drought given aid: Sharad PawarCentre has framed guidelines for providing relief from NDRF and SDRF in the event of natural calamities, Agriculture Minister Pawar said.
Centre may consider heat wave as natural calamityThe move came after Reddy wrote to the Prime Minister citing large scale deaths due to extreme heat in various parts of the country mainly ...
- Parliamentary panel wants RBI norms on farm credit followed effectively
Parliamentary committee has directed the govt agencies to ensure that RBI guidelines related to institutional credit for farmers during nat...
- Builders to get taste of energy saving norms
The government is all set to strengthen Indian buildings and make them energy efficient.