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NMDFC disburses over Rs 9,228 crore to 24.84 lakh beneficiaries, 85 pc women
Business

NMDFC disburses over Rs 9,228 crore to 24.84 lakh beneficiaries, 85 pc women

New Delhi, Dec 28: The National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC) has disbursed more than Rs 9,228.19 crore covering over 24.84 lakh beneficiaries since inception, out of which more than 85 per cent beneficiaries are women, the government said on Saturday. NMDFC is under the...
8 fold surge in bank fraud cases at Rs 21,367 crore in 1st half this fiscal: RBI
Sci - Tech

8 fold surge in bank fraud cases at Rs 21,367 crore in 1st half this fiscal: RBI

New Delhi, Dec 28: There has been a significant surge in bank fraud cases in the first half this fiscal (April-September), with 18,461 incidents amounting to Rs 21,367 crore, according to a report by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This is an almost 28 per cent rise in the number of cases (14,480...
India’s current account deficit to remain in 1.2-1.5 pc range of GDP in FY25
Business

India’s current account deficit to remain in 1.2-1.5 pc range of GDP in FY25

New Delhi, Dec 28: India’s current account deficit (CAD) is projected to remain in the manageable range of 1.2-1.5 per cent of GDP in FY25, according to a new report. The country’s CAD narrowed to 1.2 per cent of GDP in Q2 FY25 from 1.3 per cent in Q2 FY24, despite a higher trade deficit, supported...
Homelessness surges to record levels in US
International

Homelessness surges to record levels in US

New York, Dec 28: The United States experienced its highest level of homelessness in 2024, with several states reporting triple-digit percentage increases as the nationwide housing crisis deepened, according to federal data. The annual report from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development...
Pandu railway market traders protest NF railway auction move
Assam

Pandu railway market traders protest NF railway auction move

Established in 1948, the market faces an uncertain future as traders struggle with financial hardships and seek government intervention
Bharalu River cleanup: Community and GMC join hands for a change
Guwahati

Bharalu River cleanup: Community and GMC join hands for a change

The cleanup drive featured spiritual messages, pledges for cleanliness and an on-the-spot cleanup lead by GMC officials.
Trump urges Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban
International

Trump urges Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban

Washington, Dec 28: US President-elect Donald Trump has urged the Supreme Court to delay the TikTok ban in order to allow time for a negotiated solution, according to a legal document. The document was filed on Friday by John Sauer, whom Trump nominated to serve as Solicitor General, a position...
Congress bids adieu to its gentle statesman Dr Singh at party HQ
National

Congress bids adieu to its gentle statesman Dr Singh at party HQ

New Delhi, Dec 28: The mortal remains of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh were brought to the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters on Saturday morning, where senior Congress leaders and party workers gathered to bid a final farewell to their stalwart leader. Prominent Congress...
Rajasthan govt issues advisory on protection from Deepfakes
National

Rajasthan govt issues advisory on protection from Deepfakes

Jaipur, Dec 28: The Rajasthan government on Friday released an advisory on 'Deepfakes' to spread awareness among individuals and organisations about the associated threats and possible ways of prevention. The advisory focuses on threats and countermeasures to ensure effective cyber hygiene and...
844 cartons of liquor worth Rs 50 lakh seized in Bihar
National

844 cartons of liquor worth Rs 50 lakh seized in Bihar's Saran

Patna, Dec 28: In a significant operation on Friday, the Saran Police seized 844 cartons of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) during a vehicle checking drive. seizure was made in Umdha village, under the jurisdiction of the Mufassil police station. The intercepted container carried a Nagaland...
Assam Panchayat polls: AGP ramps up campaign, targets Congress
Assam

Assam Panchayat polls: AGP ramps up campaign, targets Congress

Guwahati, Dec. 28: Regional player Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) is undertaking various activities to strengthen its organisational base in the run-up to the forthcoming panchayat polls. The junior NDA-constituent said one of its primary objectives will be to ensure the defeat of the Congress party in...
BJP leader Rajen Gohain warns of party collapse, urges power shift to senior leaders
Assam

BJP leader Rajen Gohain warns of party collapse, urges power shift to senior...

Dibrugarh, Dec 28: Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Rajen Gohain has said that the control over the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state must be handed over to the senior party workers, failing which he said, the party will soon see defection and collapse. After holding a closed...
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