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'Dak Sewa is Jan Sewa'; Scindia says dept of posts to soon turn digital

UNION MINISTER JYOTIRADITYA Scindia on Saturday said the Department of Posts is going through a business process restructuring exercise to transition to a digital platform as he asserted that Dak Sewa is Jan Sewa (postal service is public service).

RBI raises collateral-free agri loan limit to ₹2 lakh to help farmers

THE RESERVE BANK of India (RBI) has enhanced the collateral-free loan limit for farmers from ₹1.6 lakh to ₹2 lakh, effective January 1, 2025, a move aimed at supporting small and marginal farmers amid rising input costs.

Polls time-consuming and expensive: Proposed Bill

THERE IS AN imperative need for holding simultaneous elections for various reasons as polls have become expensive and time-consuming, according to the proposed bill being brought to implement the ambitious 'one nation, one election' plan.

You are cutting thumbs of small businesses, youth: Rahul to govt

Accuses BIP of having anti-farmer policies, favouring Adani

Modi proposes 11 resolutions

PM NARENDRAMODI on Saturday proposed 11 resolutions which include upholding existing reservations for marginalised sections but strongly opposing any religion-based quota.

Goa to rock as hottest new year party spot

COME THE YEAR END and all flights lead to Goa, where travel bookings are up by a whopping 60% this year as compared to last.

Cong struck blows at Constitution: Modi

● PM reiterates commitment to bring Uniform Civil Code

Akasa pilots complain to govt; airline denies charges

A group of pilots from Akasa Air has written an anonymous letter to the minister of civil aviation seeking an investigation into the airline's management practices, training methods, and professional conduct.

Dilip Kumar's Bandra bungalow turns into 'Legend'

AS THE COUNTRY celebrated the 102nd birth anniversary of Bollywood legend Dilip Kumar, news of the redevelopment of his family bungalow in Bandra's Pali Hill area, in Mumbai, has made headlines.

Will India's chess triumphs help attract marketing dollars?

RBL Bank lost no time and on Friday released advertisements congratulating its recently recruited brand ambassador D Gukesh for the World Chess Championship title win.

India's ₹50,000-cr submarine plan stalls after sea tests

INDIA'S $6 BILLION (₹50,000-CRORE) plan to build submarines has stalled because of contractor complaints over whether proper procedures were followed during tests at sea, delaying the navy's efforts to bolster its capabilities as China expands its presence in the Indian Ocean.

Brent prices climb 1% to 3-week high

OIL PRICES EDGED up about 1% to a three-week high on Friday on expectations additional sanctions on Russia and Iran could tighten supplies, while lower interest rates in Europe and the US could boost demand for the fuel.

Sebi needs to ensure people don't approach tribunal: ED

SEBI SHOULD WRITE regulations in such a way that people do not disagree and end up challenging decisions in the Securities Appellate Tribunal, a senior official said on Friday.

Not your fault if employer did not deposit TDS

● My previous employer had deducted the TDS before giving the salary every month, but did not deposit it to the government. Will the tax department recover the amount from me?

A Royal Enfield store without motorcycles!

Royal Enfield says it is not just a motorcycle company, but has evolved into a 'motorcycling brand'

With rider, diabetics get cover from Day 1

SPECIAL PLANS COVER EVEN THOSE ON INSULIN THERAPY OR WITH RENAL FAILURE

Netflix's flip-flop on parental leave: Just PR?

HERE'S SOME FREE advice for HR departments: If you don't want your employees to make use of the benefits you offer, avoid launching a media blitz to promote just how great they are.

No permanent crutch

Fewer EV buyers availing subsidies is the sign of a maturing market

A new wave in solar technology

Technological advancements have made solar energy more affordable, while new applications are further driving adoption

SpaceX headquarters to be in Texas, reveals Musk

ELON MUSK SAID on social media platform X on Thursday that the SpaceX headquarters will now officially be in the city of Starbase, Texas.

Musk ups SEC feud over Twitter claims, Neuralink probe

ELON MUSK RENEWED his long-standing feud with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday by posting a letter that said the agency is investigating his brain-computer interface firm, Neuralink.

Comcast, Warner Bros Discovery to lead 2025 deal-making

Orchestrating Corporate Maneuvers

UK economy shrinks for second month

BRITAIN'S ECONOMY SHRANK for a second month in a row in October in the run-up to the government's first budget, the first back-to-back falls in output since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and a setback for new finance minister Rachel Reeves.

Israelis find ways to watch 'The Bibi Files'

VETERAN DOCUMENTARIAN ALEX Gibney, who in a decades-long career has tackled many a thorny issue, wasn't planning a film about Israel—until one day last year, when a stunning leak fell into his hands.

Trump transition recommends scrapping car-crash reporting

PART OF NEW GOVT'S 100-DAY STRATEGY

Rupee rebounds, rises 8p to 84.80

THE RUPEE REBOUNDED from its all-time low level and settled with a gain of 8 paise at 84.80 against the US dollar on Friday, buoyed by a strong recovery in domestic equity markets and easing inflation data.

Deposits top credit growth

UNSECURED LOANS MODERATE AFTER RBI DIRECTION

FPIs turn sellers of G-Secs as rate differential narrows

FOREIGN PORTFOLIO INVESTORS (FPI) have turned net sellers in the Indian G-Sec market this week, after being net buyers in the first week of December.

Forex reserves decline to over five-month low

INDIA'S FOREIGN EXCHANGE reserves fell by $3.2 billion to a more than five-month low of $654.86 billion as of December 6, data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed on Friday.

Sebi lists exclusions from pro rata distribution for AIFs

SEBI ON FRIDAY clarified the non-applicability of its pro rata distribution mandate for alternative investment funds (AIFs).