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RBI's Culpability in Lakshmi Vilas Bank's Failure Needs to Be Looked Into, Says AIBEA
In a letter to the finance minister, the AIBEA said the approach of merger of the Tamil Nadu-based lender with Indian subsidiary of a Singapore-based bank is opposite to the policy of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Prefix '0' for All Landline to Mobile Calls from January 15
There will be no change with respect to dialling numbers for fixed-to fixed, mobile-to-fixed, and mobile-to-mobile calls.
Over 1 Lakh Evacuated from TN, Puducherry Ahead of Cyclone Nivar's Landfall: NDRF DG
The NDRF has earmarked a total of 50 teams with 30 being deployed on the ground in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh in view of the cyclone moving ahead from the Bay of Bengal towards the coastal areas.
Railways Cancels Over Dozen Special Trains Due to Cyclone Nivar, Offers Full Refund: Check Full List
'Nivar' is forecast intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm and is likely to cross the coast between Tamil Nadu and Puducherry before dawn on Thursday, the India Meteorological Department said.
Mehbooba Mufti Lashes Out at Centre after NIA Arrests PDP Youth Wing Leader Waheed Para
Para, a former cabinet minister, was arrested by the NIA in Delhi after two days of questioning on Wednesday. He had recently filed his nomination for the upcoming DDC elections from Pulwama in South Kashmir.
Govt Approves Merger of Lakshmi Vilas Bank with DBS Bank India, Lifts Curbs on Withdrawal of Deposits
The Union Cabinet has approved the merger of the LVB with DBS Bank India Limited, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar told reporters, adding the decision will provide comfort to 20 lakh depositors and protect the services of 4,000 employees.
Paytm Money Come up With Loans Against Stocks, Mutual Funds
In February, it reported investments worth Rs 5,000 crore through its platform. The company launched direct stock trading for its customers in September.
Kerala Moves SC Against Centre's Decision to Lease Thiruvananthapuram Airport to Adani Enterprises
The LDF government has filed the appeal challenging the Kerala HC which dismissed the plea on October 19 on the grounds that it was directed against the privatization policy of the Centre and hence devoid of merits.
UP Clears Ordinance Against 'Love Jihad' to Check Unlawful Conversions, Violators Face Up to 10 Yrs in Jail
State Minister Siddharth Nath Singh said the ordinance provides for jail term of 1-5 years with Rs 15,000 penalty for forceful religious conversion. For conversions of minors and women of SC/SC community, there will be jail term of 3-10 years with Rs 25,0...
Callers to Now Prefix '0' for All Calls from Landlines to Mobile Phones from January 1
The Department of Telecom (DoT) in a circular on `modification of dialling pattern from fixed line numbers to cellular mobile numbers' said in order to ensure adequate numbering resources for fixed line and mobile services, Trai's recommendations dated Ma...
As Interim Results of 3 Covid-19 Vaccines Emerge in Quick Succession, Here is What These Trials Mean
The trials of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine are underway in UK and Brazil and a bridging trial is underway in India through Serum Institute of India, Pune, and Indian Council of Medical Research.
Non-performing Loans in Indian Banking Sector to Rise in Next 12-18 Months: S&P
In its report S&P said with loan repayment moratoriums having ended on August 31, 2020, NPLs in the banking sector will likely shoot up to 10-11 per cent of gross loans in the next 12-18 months, from 8 per cent on June 30, 2020.
Over 300 People Fined for Not Wearing Face Mask in Delhi
According to the police, 351 challans were issued to people for not wearing a face mask while 59 people were fined for not adhering to social distancing norms. A total of 5,44,880 challans have been issued in the national capital since June 15, they said.
NCMC Takes Stock of Preparedness for Cyclone Nivar, Expected to Hit Andhra, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
The chief secretaries briefed the NCMC about their preparedness and mentioned that the authorities are fully prepared to meet any eventuality.
Reliance Industries, Future Group Stocks Rally on Strong Demand
RIL stock gained 3.72 per cent to Rs 1,970 on the BSE. On the NSE, it jumped 3.67 per cent to Rs 1,969.35.
First Lady of Odisha Sushila Devi Dies, CM Patnaik and Other Leaders Express Condolences
The governor, his wife and four other family members had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month, the sources added.