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Reserve Bank proposed allowing small finance banks to extend pre-sanctioned credit lines via the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). UPI, an instant payment system developed by NPCI, enables mobile phone transactions. In September 2023, UPI’s scope was expanded to include pre-sanctioned credit lines for use by commercial banks, excluding payments and small finance banks.
Contaminated food continues to be served in Hyderabad restaurants despite authorities’ efforts. Recently, customers discovered tablets in chicken biryani at Bawarchi Hotel, RTC Cross Roads, where they were prevented from filming. Earlier, cigarette butts were found in the same restaurant’s biryani. Customers are demanding stricter action, following past inspections and fines.
Haryana Police fired tear gas shells at farmers camping at Shambhu border near Haryana’s Ambala. This comes as the farmers resumed their protest and broke barricades while trying to march towards Delhi. One farmer was detained during the protest. Central government said they were open to holding talks with them. Farmers are mainly seeking a […]
A high-level investigation has been launched after a ₹50,000 cash bundle was found on Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi’s Rajya Sabha seat. The committee overseeing the probe includes security agencies, the Rajya Sabha Secretariat, and senior MPs. Singhvi denied any involvement, stating the bundle was not his. CCTV footage from the House is being reviewed to […]
A high-level investigation has been launched after a ₹50,000 cash bundle was found on Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi’s Rajya Sabha seat. The committee overseeing the probe includes security agencies, the Rajya Sabha Secretariat, and senior MPs. Singhvi denied any involvement, stating the bundle was not his. CCTV footage from the House is being reviewed to […]
Floods at Adelaide Oval failed twice in the row during the second INDvsAUS test. Indian pacer Harshit Rana was bowling 18th over when this happened. After he bowled second delivery of the over, flood lights suddenly went out. After a few minutes, they lit back again. But after another two deliveries, lights again turned off […]
Andhra Pradesh police have issued a Lookout Circular (LOC) against YSRCP MP Vijayasai Reddy in connection with the Kakinada Seaport and SEZ share transfer case. Reddy claimed the action was motivated by ulterior intentions. The police also issued LOCs against Y Vikranth Reddy, son of party member Y V Subba Reddy, and Sarath Chandra Reddy […]
The Congress moved a privilege motion against 2 BJP MPs, Nishikant Dubey and Sambit Patra over remarks targeting Rahul Gandhi. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi criticized the Speaker for allowing Dubey to speak despite the motion, calling it a conspiracy to disrupt Parliament. Gogoi alleged the BJP is avoiding debate on the Adani issue, reflecting their […]
The Indian Army’s Inno-Yoddha event at New Delhi’s Manekshaw Centre showcased 75 innovative projects addressing modern battlefield challenges. The program was organized by the Army Design Bureau. COAS General Upendra Dwivedi praised the initiative, with 22 standout projects set for further development and large-scale production under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.
Sanwaliya Seth Temple in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, has received an extraordinary outpouring of donations, including ₹23 crore in cash and a 1 kg gold biscuit. Other notable contributions include smaller gold biscuits, silver artifacts, and unique items like a silver pistol, a silver lock and key, and flutes. This marks the largest recorded donation collection in […]
Indian stock markets gave up their 5-day winning streak to settle in red after RBI MPC announced to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5%. Sensex settled lower by merely 56.74 points or 0.07% at 81,709.12. Nifty ended at 24,677.80, up 30.60 points or 0.12%. Broader markets outperformed the benchmarks, with Midcap and Smallcap indices […]
Odisha Assembly witnessed a huge ruckus by opposition members over the ongoing multipurpose Polavaram Project in Andhra Pradesh. Following this ruckus, the House was adjourned by Speaker Surama Padhy. As soon as the proceedings of question hour started, Congress members reached the well of the House protesting against the rejection of the adjournment motion on […]
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren on Friday allocated portfolios to new ministers, retaining key departments like Home, Road Construction, and others, according to govt notification. Congress MLA Radhakrishna Kishore got Finance, JMM’s Chamra Linda got ST, SC, and Backward Classes, RJD’s Sanjay Prasad Yadav was assigned Labour, and Congress’s Irfan Ansari took charge of Health and [&h...
A 54-year-old man from Thane, Maharashtra, lost ₹59 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as Customs and CBI officials. Between November 26 and December 2, the victim received calls from a person claiming to be a Customs officer, alleging that drugs were found in a parcel of his. He was coerced into paying money to avoid […]
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the European Space Agency (ESA) signed a Technical Implementing Plan (TIP) to provide critical ground tracking support for India’s Gaganyaan missions. The agreement was signed by Dr. Anilkumar A.K. of ISRO and Dietmar Pilz of ESA, marking a significant step for seamless orbital operations and data continuity.