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Makhana Board holds first meeting; Rs.476-crore scheme rolled out for development of makhana sector

New Delhi, Dec. 13 -- The central government has approved a scheme for the development of Makhana with an outlay of Rs 476.03 crore for the period 2025-26 to 2030-31. According to a statement from th... Read More


Four tehsildars among ten officials suspended over illegal excavation in Pune's Maval; minister orders strict action

India, Dec. 13 -- The Maharashtra government has suspended nine revenue officials, including four tehsildars, over large-scale illegal excavation of minor minerals in Pune district's Maval tehsil, whe... Read More


Major permanent works underway for Sammakka-Saralamma jatara, says Minister Ponguleti

Hyderabad/Medaram, Dec. 13 -- With the Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara set to commence in January, the Telangana government is undertaking extensive permanent infrastructure works to ensure smooth conduct o... Read More


Pune court grants bail to alleged mastermind of rRs.r561 crore fake GST invoice racket

India, Dec. 13 -- A Pune sessions court has granted bail to Oves Malik, arrested in September for his alleged role in a fake GST invoice racket involving 58 shell firms and fraudulent input tax credit... Read More


As Malaysians flock to bundle stores for secondhand buys, are charity outlets paying the price?

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 13 -- Offering stylish alternatives that rival brand-new items, bundle shops (secondhand, or thrift) have seen a surge in popularity. In recent years, these second-hand outlets hav... Read More


RBI sees CBDC risks, but less than in stablecoins

mumbai, Dec. 13 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sees privacy concerns associated with the use of programmable central bank digital currency (CBDC), particularly for targeted benefits such as subsid... Read More


RBI sees CBDC risks, but less than in stablecoins

mumbai, Dec. 13 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sees privacy concerns associated with the use of programmable central bank digital currency (CBDC), particularly for targeted benefits such as subsid... Read More


HSBC India expands footprint with new branch in Amritsar

India, Dec. 13 -- HSBC India has opened a new branch in Amritsar, marking a significant milestone in its nationwide expansion strategy. This latest addition becomes the bank's 28th branch in India, fo... Read More


RBI dy guv slams growing hold of 'stablecoins'

Mumbai, Dec. 13 -- The Reserve Bank of India sees privacy concerns associated with the use of programmable central bank digital currency, particularly for targeted benefits such as subsidies, deputy g... Read More


Inflation at 0.7%; up from Oct, but below RBI target

India, Dec. 13 -- India's benchmark inflation rate, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 0.7% in November. This is the first instance since November 2024 when inflation has increased rath... Read More