The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has identified left-wing extremist groups as a threat to the Indian government, with significant terrorism risks linked to ISIL or AQ groups in Jammu and Kashmir. FATF praised India’s anti-money laundering efforts but pointed out areas needing improvement, including better prosecution of money laundering and terrorist financing.
Read MoreBJP’s Haryana poll manifesto, revealed by J P Nadda, pledges job guarantees for Agniveers, MSP for 24 crops, and higher compensation for crop failures. It includes a monthly stipend for women, subsidized cooking gas at Rs 500 per cylinder, scooties for rural college girls, and scholarships for OBC and SC students. BJP counters Congress’s...
Read MoreJunior doctors in Kolkata have ended their 41-day strike and will resume emergency services from Saturday while keeping OPD services suspended. They secured some demands like resignations of key officials but still seek more safety measures. The protest followed the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College.
Read MoreReacting to a steep fall in exports, the Indian government has implemented several measures aimed at easing shipping challenges. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced steps like acquiring vessels, waiving fees, and boosting container handling capacity. The initiatives are designed to lower freight rates and expedite port processes for exporters.
Read MoreLab analysis revealed foreign fats, including animal fats, in the ghee used for Tirupati laddu prasadam during the YSRC government’s tenure. The NDDB report mentioned possible false positives due to cow feeding conditions. TTD has blacklisted the former supplier and is now procuring ghee from Karnataka Milk Federation at a higher cost.
Read MorePolice swiftly arrested Umar Asif Shaikh and Ashma Shaikh after they allegedly pranked Salim Khan, father of actor Salman Khan, by invoking the name of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi at Bandra promenade. The duo was apprehended within 14 hours and charged with public nuisance and criminal acts. This follows recent security concerns for the Khan...
Read MoreFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman advised banks to utilize digital footprints from UPI to grow their balance sheets. She highlighted UPI’s international usage and emphasized adopting technology for risk mitigation and improved customer service. Sitharaman also urged banks to support businesses under stress rather than waiting for them to collapse.
Read MoreThe US Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by half a percentage point is expected to positively influence the Indian economy by attracting foreign investments, stabilizing the rupee, and boosting stock markets. Although it may not significantly affect capital flows immediately, it could lower borrowing costs and encourage investment. Economists predict RBI might...
Read MoreThe Financial Action Task Force has acknowledged India’s efforts but called for reducing pending money laundering cases and significant changes in prosecuting terror financing. The report highlights threats from extremist groups and stresses the need for better regulation of non-profits to prevent their misuse for terrorist financing.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court has denied Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel’s curative petition seeking a re-calculation of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues totaling over Rs 1 lakh crore. The companies are required to pay the amount by March 31, 2031. Vodafone Idea owes nearly Rs 70,000 crore in AGR dues, while Airtel owes around Rs...
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