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Supreme Court quashes criminal proceedings against Sandesaras after they deposit rRs.r5,111 crore

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday gave final clearance to quash all criminal proceedings against fugitive promoters of Sterling Biotech Ltd, Chetan Jayantilal Sandesara and Nitin Sa... Read More


Sitharaman introduced Securities Markets Code Bill in Lok Sabha, proposes to send it to parliamentary committee

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday introduced 'The Securities Markets Code Bill, 2025' in the Lok Sabha and proposed that the Bill be referred to the Parliamen... Read More


India, Oman sign free trade pact offering zero-duty access for over 98% of Indian exports

India, Dec. 18 -- India and Oman inked a free trade deal on Thursday that provides zero-duty access for Indian goods in 98.08% of Oman's tariff lines, opens up avenues for Micro, Small, and Medium Ent... Read More


I-T department clarifies on 'transaction' communication sent to taxpayers, says it aims to help taxpayers correct return

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The Income Tax department has clarified that the recent SMS and email communications sent to taxpayers regarding certain transactions are meant to help them voluntarily review an... Read More


No. of schools providing mid-day meal shrink

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The number of schools covered under the Centre's flagship PM Poshan (formerly Mid-Day Meal) scheme has declined steadily from 11.19 lakh in 2020-21 to 10.35 lakh in 2024-25 - a n... Read More


MP aligns fiscal strategy with 'Viksit Bharat@2047': Dy CM

Bhopal, Dec. 18 -- Madhya Pradesh is aligning its fiscal strategy with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 by strengthening budgetary discipline, expanding capital expenditure ... Read More


MP's urban roadmap focuses on future population needs: Kailash Vijayvargiya

Bhopal, Dec. 18 -- With nearly half of Madhya Pradesh's population projected to reside in urban areas by 2047, the state government is reshaping its urban development strategy to meet future infrastru... Read More


Bengal conclave draws big-ticket investments across sectors

Kolkata, Dec. 18 -- The West Bengal government's Business and Industry Conclave on Wednesday drew a series of major investment proposals, providing a significant boost to the state's industrial landsc... Read More


Paytm receives RBI green light to be payment aggregator for offline, cross-border transactions

Mumbai, Dec. 18 -- Paytm Payments Services Limited (PPSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of fintech company One97 Communications Limited, stated in a regulatory filing on Thursday that it has received Res... Read More


RS passes bill for 100% FDI in insurance

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to allow 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in insurance in a move aimed at boosting capital inflows and expanding one of the world's... Read More