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Ludhiana: ADC urges banks for maximum assistance to weaker sections

Ludhiana, Dec. 19 -- Additional deputy commissioner (general) Rakesh Kumar on Thursday urged banks to provide maximum financial assistance to weaker sections under various government welfare schemes t... Read More


Did Farouk Ahmed Resign Because Aliko Dangote Sneezed?

Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- We are created differently. Many are powerless. Some are powerful. While some are even more powerful-very powerful. This is why when a powerful person sneezes at times, a whole com... Read More


NBA Releases Rs 14.88 Crore ABS Funds To Andhra Pradesh For Red Sanders Conservation

Amaravati, Dec. 19 -- The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released Rs 14.88 crore (USD 1.65 million) to the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department as part of its Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) m... Read More


US on edge of war with Venezuela? Amid Trump tirade on sanctioned oil tankers, POTUS says 'I don't.'

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- Following his tirade on sanctioned oil tankers coming and going from Venezuela, President Donald Trump, on Thursday, said he is not ruling out the possibility of war with Venezue... Read More


RBI Governor voted for rate cut on back of benign inflation, to support growth: MPC minutes show

MUMBAI, Dec. 19 -- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra voted for a 25-bps rate cut in December on the back of a benign inflation outlook and to support growth, according to the minute... Read More


Rights watchdog commissioner takes back her resignation after an agreement

Kathmandu, Dec. 19 -- A temporary truce at the National Human Rights Commission has halted the resignation of commissioner Lily Thapa following an agreement to ensure she can carry out her duties with... Read More


US on brink of war with Venezuela? Amid Trump tirade on sanctioned oil tankers, POTUS says 'I don't.'

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- Following his tirade on sanctioned oil tankers coming in and going from Venezuela, President Donald Trump, on Thursday, said he is not ruling out the possibility of war with Vene... Read More


Agentic AI promises seamless, end-to-end travel experiences for customers: McKinsey

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- For many travellers, planning a trip is a mixed experience. While imagining a destination brings excitement, the actual process of booking flights, hotels, transfers, and activit... Read More


INR rallies to one-week high as markets eye rebound in local exports

Mumbai, Dec. 19 -- Indian Rupee witnessed yet another spurt today, adding to recent wave of appreciation amid a strong undertone in local equities. INR added 53 paise to 89.67 per US dollar, hitting o... Read More


SIT arrests two more in Sabarimala gold theft case

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 19 -- The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested Smart Creation CEO Pankaj Bhandari and Karnataka's Bellary-based jewellery owner Govardhan in the Sabarimala gold theft... Read More