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Kaleshwaram Irrigation Project. Picture credits : ANI
NGT says environmental clearance for Kaleshwaram violates law
21 Oct 2020 11:09 AM

The NGT ordered the MOEF&CC to set up a seven-member expert committee to check invalid Environmental Clearance for the Kaleshwaram scheme.

Internet and Mobile Association of India too had sought clarification on the issue. (Photo: PTI)
DPIIT to soon issue clarification on 26 pc FDI in digital media sector
25 Dec 2019 11:25 AM

The DPIIT has already taken views of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry on the issue.

In financial year 2018-19 the proportion of gross non-performing assets (NPAs) to total loans decreased to 9.1 per cent compared to 11.2 per cent in 2017-18.
RBI sees corporate governance 'fault lines' at some lenders
25 Dec 2019 10:56 AM

Indian banks have shifted towards the retail market in recent years in response to a rise in soured corporate loans.

Meanwhile the central bank said the health of the banking system has improved with the gross non-performing loan ratio remaining stable at 9.1 per cent as of September-end, the same level as in FY19.
Banks see 74 per cent rise in frauds
25 Dec 2019 4:44 AM

The number of fraud cases reported by lenders also jumped to 6,801 in 2018-19, compared to 5,916 cases in 2017-18.

The IRDAI in an order on Tuesday said that Cardif on March 29, 2019 sold 5.069 per cent of SBI Life’s total shareholding, by way of on-market transaction without taking prior approval of the regulator which was a violation of extant rules.
IRDAI rebukes Cardif for selling stake in SBI Life without its nod
25 Dec 2019 4:43 AM

However the regulator abstained from penalising the foreign insurer.

For most of us, home loans are invaluable gateway for realizing our dream of owning a home.
5 missteps to avoid while applying for a home loan
24 Dec 2019 12:34 PM

It’s important to have strong financial plan and avoid missteps while availing a home loan.

Guwahati, Lucknow, Bhubaneswar and Jaipur witnessed a massive 45 per cent, 44 per cent, 43 per cent and 40 per cent of their cyber users coming under cyber attack, according to Q2 findings of K7 Computing’s Cyber Threat Monitor.
Smaller cities become bigger targets of cyber criminals
24 Dec 2019 4:37 AM

According to Sophos, in 2020, ransomware will raise the stakes by changing or adding traits to confuse some anti-ransomware protection.

Information exchanged under such tax agreements is covered under confidentiality provisions of respective agreements. Thus, disclosure of tax related information and information sought/obtained from foreign governments is exempted under section 8 (1) (a) and 8 (1) (f) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, it said in response to the RTI application filed by this PTI journalist. (Photo: Representational | AP)
Citing confidentiality, FinMin declines to share Swiss accounts details of Indians
23 Dec 2019 2:55 PM

In reply to an RTI query, the ministry also refused to disclose the details of black money received from other foreign countries.

Onion prices are ruling high since September and were in the range of Rs 130-140 a kilogram in Delhi on Friday.
High onion prices figured prominently in RBI MPC meeting, minutes show
19 Dec 2019 7:38 PM

The six-member MPC had kept the repo rate unchanged on December 5 despite moderation in economic growth and easing inflation.

In order to achieve the aim of national portability, it is necessary that ration cards issued by different states and union territories conform to a standard format. Accordingly, a format for standardised ration card has been prepared for issue of ration card under the NFSA, said a senior Food Ministry official. (Photo: File | PTI)
Centre makes standard format for ration cards, asks states to follow it
19 Dec 2019 2:13 PM

Under the initiative, eligible beneficiaries would be able to avail entitled foodgrains under the National Food Security Act.


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