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IDFC FIRST Bank leads way in revolutionising real-time tracking of money sent abroad through Swift GPI

With customers expecting end to end tracking of their food delivery or even a parcel, IDFC FIRST Bank has pioneered in providing same for a critical service like cross-border payments

India and Qatar FIU discuss IT systems, virtual digital assets

India and Qatar's Financial Intelligence Units (FIU) discussed use of IT systems and tools, public and private partnerships, strategic analysis, and experience in virtual digital assets segment, the Finance Ministry said on Tuesday.

Markets stage spirited recovery as Sensex rises 694 pts, metal & banking stocks shine

A total of 2,468 stocks advanced, 1,478 declined & 112 remained unchanged

Govt pegs record 119.93 MT rice output for 2024-25 kharif season

India's rice production is likely to touch a record 119.93 million tonne (MT) in the 2024-25 kharif season on good monsoon, according to the agriculture ministry's first advance estimate released on Tuesday.

Govt to sell 2.5% stake in HZL at ₹505/share via OFS

The government will sell up to 2.5 per cent stake in Hindustan Zinc at a floor price of Rs 505 per share through an offer for sale (OFS).

Festive consumption growth rate halved to 15% in 2024: Nomura

Japanese brokerage Nomura on Wednesday said the growth rate in festive consumption halved to 15 per cent in the current year.

Tax officers detect ₹25K cr GST evasion by 18,000 bogus firms

Tax officers have detected about 18,000 fake companies registered under GST which have been involved in tax evasion of about Rs 25,000 crore, an official said.

Finmin initiates 4th phase of consolidation of RRBs

NUMBER OF BANKS TO REDUCE FROM 43 TO 28

CBIC asks customs officers to complete inquiry within a year

COMMERCIAL FRAUD CASES

OIL posts Q2 PAT of ₹1,834.07 cr

The Crude Oil production for the half-year FY25 increased by 5.5% to 1.746 MMT1

ISRO chief urges industry houses to take plunge in space sector

ISRO chairman S Somanath on Tuesday urged industry houses to invest in the space sector in a big way to build rockets and allied systems for India to emerge as a space power by 2047.

Banks asked to focus on cybersecurity and accelerate lending to agriculture and MSMES

Concerned over the growing instances of cyber frauds, the finance ministry on Tuesday asked public sector banks (PSBs) to align their digital and cybersecurity frameworks with industry best practices and ensure customer protection and operational continuity as top priorities.

Sri Lanka's new govt reverses key economic reform for IMF bailout

The new National People's Power (NPP) government in Sri Lanka on Tuesday announced its first reversal of a key element in the ongoing IMF bailout programme concerning the loss-making state-owned enterprises.

GAIL registers PAT of ₹2,672 cr in FY25 2nd qtr

The firm reported PAT of Rs 5,396 crore in H1 FY25 against Rs 3,817 crore in corresponding period of FY24

Next American President will have to work closely with India, there's no choice: Experts

Harris and Trump are locked in a fierce race to occupy the White House

Mount Fuji still without its iconic snowcap for 1st time in 130 years

Japan's iconic Mount Fuji, known for its snowcap forming around this time of the year, is still snowless in November for the first time in 130 years, presumably because of the unusually warm temperatures in the past few weeks.

Middle East War: Israeli strikes kill 30 people overnight in Gaza

Israeli strikes killed at least 30 people overnight in Gaza, according to Palestinian health officials.

Pakistan, China conclude air forces' exercise 'Indus Shield-Chinese'

Air Forces of Pakistan and China on Tuesday concluded an exercise aimed at validating interoperability between the two countries in the face of \"contemporary air combat challenges.\"

New UK Oppn leader picks Priti Patel as her shadow foreign secretary

Former British Indian home secretary Priti Patel has been chosen by the newly elected Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch as her shadow foreign secretary to join her top team on the Opposition benches in the House of Commons on Tuesday.

US UNDERGO HISTORIC PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION | Trump, Harris neck & neck in race

Millions of voters head towards polling stations across States as America set to elect its 47\" President

Litmus test for diplomacy

The diplomatic relation between Canada and India has reached a worrying nadir. The violence outside the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton is a stark indicator of a deepening rift that neither Canada nor India can afford to ignore.

Shifting sands

Indian cities are grappling with intense climate impacts, from deadly heatwaves and water scarcity to relentless traffic and urban sprawl-necessitating sustainable solutions; writes Kush Mohan Mittal

The Karta of Melody

SD Burman, India's beloved music icon from Tripura, whose fame and legendary career transcended regional boundaries, remained connected to his roots, forever

Salman gets another threat, ₹5 cr demand

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has received a fresh threat along with a demand of Rs 5 crore from a person claiming to be the brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, officials said on Tuesday.

Rahul visits Rae Bareli, inaugurates development projs

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visited his parliamentary constituency Rae Bareli on Tuesday, where he participated in the DISHA committee meeting and inaugurated several development projects.

BJP deliberately creating fertiliser shortage in Haryana: Hooda

Senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Tuesday alleged that the BJP government in Haryana is deliberately creating a shortage of fertilisers to push the farmers into losses.

Hry Assembly's winter session from Nov 13

The Haryana Assembly's winter session will begin here on November 13.

UP Cabinet okays key amendments to attract foreign investment

In a landmark move aimed at boosting foreign investment in Uttar Pradesh, the state Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, approved significant amendments to the Incentive Policy 2023 for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and investments from Fortune 500 companies.

J&K wouldn't have been in current situation had Vajpayee's approach been adopted: Omar

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said had the ruling BJP at the Centre adopted former prime minister A B Vajpayee's approach, Jammu and Kashmir would not have been in the current situation.

MP excelling in centrally-sponsored schemes for urban development

Secures top position in PM-SVANidhi scheme and Swachhata mission, and second in PM Awas Yojna