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Measures to promote use of INR for int'l trade announced

MUMBAI, Oct. 1 -- In a bid to promote the use of domestic currency for cross-border settlements, the Reserve Bank on Wednesday announced a slew of measures, including allowing banks to lend in Indian ... Read More


'No proposal to levy charges on UPI transactions'

MUMBAI, Oct. 1 -- Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said there is no proposal to levy any charge on UPI transactions. The governor also said the central bank is examining a proposal ... Read More


Slew of measures announced to help exporters

Mumbai, Oct. 1 -- The Reserve Bank on Wednesday announced a host of measures to help exporters tide over challenges posed by the imposition of 50 per cent tariffs by the US administration on Indian sh... Read More


Markets rebound after 8-day slump

MUMBAI, Oct. 1 -- Market benchmarks rebounded sharply on Wednesday after an eight-session losing streak, with Sensex jumping 715 points, propelled by bargain hunting in bank and financial stocks after... Read More


Indian Rlys emerging as global exporter: Min

New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- Indian Railways is rapidly emerging as a global exporter of critical railway equipment, including bogies, coaches, locomotives, and propulsion systems, under the 'Make in India, M... Read More


Hindustan Zinc's Debari smelter introduces night shifts for women

Udaipur, Oct. 1 -- Hindustan Zinc Limited has introduced night shifts for women employees at its Zinc Smelter Debari in Udaipur, Rajasthan. This unit, the country's oldest zinc smelter, now joins seve... Read More


Punjab & Sind Bank launches premium home loan scheme

New delhi, Oct. 1 -- Punjab & Sind Bank on Wednesday launched its premium home loan product, "PSB Apna Ghar Premium", with the tagline "Where Luxury Meets Affordability." The scheme offers homebuyers... Read More


7 fashion outfits to get inspired by this Dussehra

New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- As the festive season ushers in a spirit of tradition and celebration, fashion takes centre stage with elegance, glamour and cultural charm. This Dussehra, here are seven stunning... Read More


Dip in murders; cybercrimes and crimes against STs spiked

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- India recorded 27,721 cases of murder in 2023, less by 2.8 per cent from 2022, while crimes against Scheduled Tribes rose by a staggering 28 per cent during the same period, lat... Read More


Total 1,71,418 suicide cases

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- As many as 1,71,418 suicides were reported in the country during 2023, an increase of 0.3 per cent in comparison to 2022, with family problems and illness being the two major ca... Read More