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RBI raises collateral-free agricultural loan limit to Rs 2 lakh

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced an increase in the limit for collateral-free agricultural loans; this will be increased from Rs 1.6 lakh per borrower to Rs 2 lakh, effective from January 1, 2025.

India's CPI inflation to ease to 4.7-4.8 per cent in FY25

December data indicates further corrections in vegetable prices, while favorable soil moisture and reservoir levels are expected to support a robust Rabi harvest. Additionally, benign global food and energy prices are expected to keep food inflation risks low in the near term.

48 crore Indians enrolled in Rs 2 Lakh accident insurance under PMSBY

Nearly 48 crore individuals have enrolled in Rs 2 lakh accident insurance coverage through the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), the Finance Ministry said on Saturday.

Will contest from New Delhi seat, says Kejriwal

The Congress has fielded Sandeep Dikshit, the son of three-time CM Sheila Dikshit, while the BJP may field Parvesh Verma, the son of former chief minister Sahib Singh Verma, against him.

Fog and chill grip Delhi, no significant change in minimum temp

Delhi's winter chill continues, with the minimum temperature recorded at 9°C in Safdarjung and 6.3°C in Palam, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

30 DELHI SCHOOLS RECEIVE HOAX BOMB THREATS

Nothing suspicious was found in any of the schools after the searches

13 Bangladeshis caught in fake passport rings this year

This year, the Delhi Police IGI Airport Unit broke various fake passport syndicates operating across India.

1K scheme for Delhi women to start in 10-15 days: Atishi

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Friday announced that the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana, to provide monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 to women in the city, will be rolled out in the next 10-15 days as the government is working on the registration process.

Cong stumbles: Leadership missteps hurt strategy

Strong candidates have definitely appeared in the first list, but the strategists' defensive politics has made it a big challenge for them.

BJP accuses AAP govt of sitting on 14 CAG reports

The BJP legislators on Friday accused the AAP government of withholding over 14 CAG reports and demanded an immediate session of the outgoing Delhi Assembly to table them.

AAP announces Tarun Yadav as candidate for Najafgarh

Speaking about election strategies, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday ruled out any alliance with Congress despite both parties being part of the INDIA bloc.

DELHI HIGH COURT NOTICE TO MEA, INDIAN EMBASSY IN QATAR FOR CONSULAR ACCESS TO INCARCERATED INDIAN CITIZEN

The petitioner in the plea prays that the MEA i.e., the respondent no 1 and the Indian Embassy at Doha, Qatar i.e., the respondent No. 2 be directed to grant consular access to Bava

Punjab And Haryana High Court Directed Videography Of Nomination Paper Filing In Municipal Corporation Elections

The Division bench comprising of Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Kirti Singh was hearing the present matter.

Calcutta High Court Quashed False Promise To Marry Case Against Man 7 Years After 'Consensual' Relationship With Complainant [Sec 376 IPC]

The Calcutta High Court in the case Kavish Shabbir Ahmed Vs. The State of West Bengal & Anr observed and has quashed a case of alleged rape filed by a woman, against a man, who she was in a consensual relationship with.

Supreme Court To Hear Petition Against 'VIP Darshans' In Temples

The petition filed contended before the court that the practice of providing special or expedited 'darshan' in Temples under the additional 'VIP' darshan fees is violative of the quality principle under Article 14 and Article 21 of the Constitution of India as it discriminates against those devotees who cannot afford such fees.

Supreme Court Refused To Entertain PIL Over Voting Rights Of Expatriate Citizens: 'Do Not Ask Us To Direct Parliament To Enact Law'

The Supreme Court in the case Savya Sachi Krishnan Nigam Versus Election Commission of India And Anr observed and has refused to entertain the Public Interest Litigation, PIL filed which relates to voting rights of expatriate citizens.

ROBUST DISCUSSION ON DELIMITATION AND NORTH-SOUTH BALANCE

The Legally Speaking: 3rd Law and Constitutional Dialogue, an event organised by iTV Network, prominent parliamentarians Kalanidhi Veeraswamy (DMK), Sasmit Patra (BJD), and P.P. Chaudhary (BJP) engaged in a robust discussion on the potential implications of delimitation on the North-South balance in India's Parliament.

To protect societal harmony and national security, conversions must be curbed

What Swami Vivekananda said 125 years ago still holds true today. He said that the conversion of a Hindu doesn't just mean one less Hindu, but an increase in enemies.

Supreme Court: PIL Move Seeking Reform Of Domestic Violence And Dowry Laws To Prevent Harassment Of Innocent Husbands | Atul Subhash Suicide

In the present case, the Public Interest Litigation, PIL is filed seeking directions to ensure that husband and his family members are not harassed in cases filed under domestic violence and dowry laws.

Spirited debate on perceived threats to Constitution

A spirited debate unfolded on the resilience of India's Constitution and the perceived threats it faces in contemporary politics at Legally Speaking: 3rd Law and Constitutional Dialogue, an event organised by iTV Network.

Frustration with judicial delays bolsters appeal of bulldozer justice': Mittal

At the Legally Speaking 3rd Law and Constitutional Dialogue event by NewsX, a fiery debate unfolded on the state of India's judicial system, zeroing in on the contentious phenomenon of \"Bulldozer Justice\" and the growing judicial backlog.

Census isn't inherently a solution, it's a starting point, Karti Chidambaram

At the Legally Speaking: 3rd Law and Constitution-al Dialogue, event organised by iTV Network, Lok Sabha MP Karti Chidambaram addressed the topic \"Delimitation: Does India Need More MPs in Parliament?\"

RAJ KAPOOR: THE ARCHITECT OF BHARAT'S CULTURAL DIPLOMACY THROUGH CINEMA

As India establishes itself as a significant global player, the prominence of its cultural influence—what Harvard political scientist Joseph Nye termed \"soft power\"—has reached unparalleled heights.

RBI receives bomb threat, probe underway

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Mumbai received a bomb threat email on Friday, police said.

Accused in RG Kar Rape-Murder case granted bail, protests erupt

General citizens, as well as the parents of the girl raped and murdered in RG Kar Medical College in August, reacted with shock and horror as two accused: Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, and Abhijit Mondal, the former officer-in-charge of Tallah police station, were granted bail by a special court in Sealdah on Friday.

SC Urges Centre, Punjab to convince Dallewal to end fast

Expressing deep concerns over the deteriorating health of Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for the past 18 days, the Supreme Court on Monday issued directions to the Centre and Punjab governments to provide him immediate medical aid.

RBI receives bomb threat, probe underway

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Mumbai received a bomb threat email on Friday, police said.

THIS MAHAKUMBH WILL BECOME A 'MAHA YAGYA' OF UNITY: PM MODI

PM announced an AI chatbot, youth engagement activities to enhance the Kumbh experience.

Rakesh Tikait reaches Khanauri border to meet Dallewal

During the visit Tikait urged all farmer unions of the country to get united saying that the country needs another 2020-21 like farmers agitation for a guaranteed MSP.

Ex-NCW chief Rekha Sharma elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Haryana

Rekha Sharma, former Chairperson of the National Commission for Women and BJP candidate, has been declared elected unopposed for the Rajya Sabha by-election from Haryana.