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RBI exempts bank microfinance loans from high risk weight requirement

Mumbai, Feb. 25 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that microfinance loans in the nature of consumer credit shall also be excluded from the applicability of higher risk weights of 125% a... Read More


What are 'DOGE dividends'? Trump might send out cheques of up to $5,000 per household; know if you're eligible

India, Feb. 25 -- The Trump administration is reportedly considering sending out payments - dubbed 'DOGE dividend' payments - to millions of Americans next year. Should it be implemented, cheques of u... Read More


AI video of 'Donald Trump kissing Elon Musk's feet' takes over TV screens at US government offices

New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- AI-generated video of US President Donald Trump kissing Elon Musk's feet took over TV screens at the headquarters of Department of Housing and Urban Development in the United Sta... Read More


RBI reduces risk weights for bank credit to NBFCs

Mumbai, Feb. 25 -- In November 2023, the Reserve Bank of India had increased the risk weights on banks credit exposures to NBFCs by 25 percentage points over and above the risk weight associated with ... Read More


"Advantage Assam" grand campaign to connect world with state's potential and progress: PM Modi

Guwahati, Feb. 25 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that Advantage Assam is a grand campaign to connect the entire world with Assam's potential and progress. He was speaking at the inau... Read More


Mango Flowering: A Hopeful Outlook for 2025

Pakistan, Feb. 25 -- Mango production in Pakistan is currently in the crucial flowering and fruit-setting stage, with excellent blooming observed across all varieties. This season's early and uniform ... Read More


Saudi Investments in Balochistan

Pakistan, Feb. 25 -- As Saudi Arabia commits to significant investments in Balochistan's economy, recent projects like the Reko Diq copper and gold mining initiative and an oil refinery are mired in a... Read More


Shares to buy or sell: Chandan Taparia recommends three stocks to buy and sell today - February 25

New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to see a muted opening on Tuesday following weak global market cues. The trends on Gift Nifty also in... Read More


Advantage Assam 2.0: Adani group pledges Rs 50,000 crore investment

Guwahati, Feb. 25 -- In a boost to Assam's infrastructure landscape, the Adani Group, a diversified conglomerate, has unveiled plans to invest a substantial Rs 50,000 crore in the state. This signifi... Read More


Goa faces internet disruption as power dept cracks whip on 'illegal' cables

India, Feb. 25 -- Goa faced broadband internet disruption across the state on Tuesday as the electricity department began cutting fibre cables of service providers citing safety reasons, lack of permi... Read More