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Bill for NFIR almost ready; may be introduced in next session: DEA secy

The objective is to build a public infrastructure for credit-related information and the right information can be made available by the NFIR to lending agencies

Vijay Shekhar Sharma: From architect of fintech powerhouse to controversies

Sharma made a splash in 2018 by getting USD 300 million investment in Paytm from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway

Vipassana teachings can help tackle stress, distress in modern life: Modi

'Stress and distress are common in the present-day life of young people and senior citizens, and Vipassana teachings can help them find solutions to their problems,' Modi said

Govt's developmental works won't stop even if I am jailed: CM Kejriwal

Kejriwal alleged that central agencies such as ED and CBI have been unleashed on them (AAP leaders)

Drone Didi: IIT Mandi training women to become 'kisan drone operators'

Executed with support from the Agriculture Skill Council of India, the first batch of the Drone Didi programme is currently underway with a total of 20 female students on the IIT Mandi campus

Kerala far ahead in ensuring justice to victims: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Vijayan stressed that it was the responsibility of a state government to ensure safety and security of the life and property of the citizens besides maintaining peace in the society

'Modi-made jobs famine' height of 'anyay kaal' of last 10 years: Congress

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh cited an analysis of long-term trends in job creation in the Indian labour market to attack the government

No adverse impact of ongoing Red Sea crisis so far on India's trade

The trade data for January will be released by the commerce ministry on February 15. In December last year, exports rose marginally by one per cent to USD 38.45 billion

CAIT advises traders to switch from Paytm to other payment options

CAIT Secretary General emphasised the urgency of this advisory, urging traders to act promptly and make informed decisions to mitigate any potential adverse effects on their financial operations

Govt, industry discuss ways for successful implementation of PLI schemes

Officials from ministries and departments, including NITI Aayog, electronics, IT, telecommunications, heavy industries, renewable energy, and pharmaceuticals, participated in the discussions

Existing taxation structure for corporates very reasonable: Revenue secy

Companies opting for these new tax rates had to forego all exemptions and incentives. The effective tax rate for existing units, after considering surcharges and cess -- such as Swachh Bharat cess

RBI may continue status-quo on short-term lending rate, say experts

RBI Governor-headed Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will start its three-day deliberations on February 6. Governor Shaktikanta Das will announce the decision of the six-member panel on February 8

Those in power after Independence were ashamed of their own culture: PM

'Due to political benefits, they started a trend of becoming ashamed of their own culture and past. No country can develop by forgetting and wiping out its past, and cutting its roots,' he stressed

Ikea looks at investment in India after fulfilling Rs 10,500-cr promise

Currently, Ikea is operating stores in Hyderabad, Mumbai and Bengaluru and is investing around Rs 7,000 crore to enter the National Capital Region with two stores in Gurugram and Noida

BoM records highest growth in deposit mobilisation among PSU banks in Q3

Out of 12 public sector banks, only BoM and State Bank of India (SBI) could log a double-digit growth in deposits in the third quarter ended December 2023

India seeks greater market access for steel, rice, shrimp from S Korea

These are part of the negotiations, which are underway, for the upgradation of the existing free trade agreement between the two countries, which is officially dubbed as CEPA

FMCG firms report single-digit volume growth with better margin in Dec qtr

Moreover, the late arrival of winter also impacted the pickup of relevant products such as lotions, oils and creams

Indian toy makers receive orders worth crores at int'l toy fair in Germany

The Nuremberg International Toy Fair concluded on February 3. Over 2,000 exhibitors from over 65 countries participated in one of the world largest toy fairs

Higher cash seizures being recorded by I-T dept every assembly polls: CBDT

The Election Commission has also spoken about the surge in the seizure of cash and illegal inducements during various state polls

Govt's developmental works won't stop even if I am jailed: CM Kejriwal

Kejriwal said all central agencies like ED and CBI have been unleashed on them (AAP leaders)