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'System main na rehkar bhi, system hum chalayenge'! BJP-JDS rejects Anti -Hindu Bill on Temple Funds in K'taka

The move comes 2 days after the Bill On Temple was passed in the state assembly, mandating the govt to collect taxes from temples that have revenues of more than Rs 1cr

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Demystifying Mutual Funds: A Beginner's Guide for Young Indians

In the spirit of Diwali, let's demystify the world of mutual funds and explore how young Indians can begin their journey towards financial prosperity. So, how can you start investing in mutual funds this Diwali?

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NB In List | Home Ministry amends FCRA rules: NGOs registered will have to give details of foreign funds

The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked NGOs registered under FCRA to provide details of moveable and immovable assets created by them using foreign funds.

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Supreme Court dismiss Rana Ayyub's plea challenging ED summons in money laundering case

In a huge setback to the so-called journalist Rana Ayyub, the Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition filed by her challenging the Enforcement Directorate (ED) case being proceeded against her before a Ghaziabad court

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From Rs 160 cr to Rs 10 cr! Govt reduce funds for education scheme for Madrasas and Minorities

As per the reports, funds allotted for madrasas and minority education reduced from ₹160 crores in 2022-2023 to ₹10 crores in 2023-24 which is a massive cut of 93%.

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Adhikari slams Mamata Didi for giving compensation to Bogtui victims from Centre's mid-day meal funds

West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for giving compensation to the kin of the victims of Bogtui carnage from mid-day meal funds.

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ANOTHER SCAM? West Bengal to serve 'chicken' in mid-day meals till April, opposition claims for a probable financial scam

West Bengal government has decided to serve chicken and seasonal fruits in mid-day meals for four months starting January and has allotted Rs 371 crore for introducing the same. Meanwhile, hitting out at the Mamata Banerjee government over its decision, the Opposition has called it a "financial scam".

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5 ‘Money Mistakes’ that we do in our 20’s

Are you in your 20’s of just passed that 20’s age bar? If yes then you can relate to this the most. How many times in your 20’s you have decided to save and failed miserably? I know many times. Because that happens with me as well. We make some ‘Money Mistakes in the early stage of our career’. Sometimes we know how much it will cost us in the future and sometimes we do these mistakes unknowingly. Whatever may be the reason. We can avoid such mistakes, save as much as we can, and live a fulfilling life, Eve

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Never-ending trouble for Mohammad Zubair! Police invoke charges of destruction of evidence, receiving foreign funds

As per the reports, the police have added section 120B (Criminal conspiracy) and section 204 (destruction of evidence) to the Indian penal code. Moreover, Police have also invoked section 35 of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) for allegedly receiving foreign donations.

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Rajasthan CM sanctions Rs 98.5 Cr. for upliftment of minorities; allocates 5 Cr. funds for Madrassa, Waqf Land

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved a revised proposal to spend Rs 98.55 crore in various schemes from a fund of Rs 100 crore set up for the inclusive development of the minority community in the state.

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NIA carries out searches at 9 locations in J&K iover cross-LoC trade

The NIA with the assistance of J&K Police, CRPF and ITBP conducted the searches in the Poonch district as part of investigations into large-scale transfer of money by Pakistan through cross-LoC trade to fund terror activities

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India to fund reconstruction of 6 secondary schools in Nepal

India and Nepal signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the reconstruction of six secondary schools in the Himalayan nation. India is in full swing in boosting relations with Nepal with the recent rollout of vaccines as grant assistance and now going ahead in improving the educational infrastructure of the Himalayan Nation.

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#ArmedForcesFlagDay: Rajnath Singh pays tribute to armed forces

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday paid tribute to the Indian forces on the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day and reminded the country to ensure the welfare of ex-servicemen and their families.

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Andhra Pradesh govt disburses Rs benefitting 50 lakh farmers

Disbursing the second installment of input subsidy under YSR Rythu Bharosa-PM Kisan scheme, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has been directly credited 1,115 crores to around 50.47 lakh farmers, including Rs 11,500 each to the state's ROFR Patta holders.

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CSK suspends team doctor for tweet on Ladakh face-off

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Wednesday suspended its team doctor Madhu Thottappillil for a social media post on the martyring of 20 Indian Army soldiers during a clash with Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh.

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US provide $3.6 Million to India to support Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Activities

The United States government's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday announced a financial aid of 3.6 Million USD to assist India in its battle against coronavirus pandemic. The CDC said that these resources will support prevention, preparedness, and response activities in India.

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Rs 50,000 cr special liquidity for mutual funds to improve investor sentiment about debt market; Read more-

The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday announced a Rs 50,000 crore special liquidity facility for mutual fund, days after Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund decided to close six debt schemes.

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Know why President Donald Trump opted to halt funds to WHO

The US President alleges that the World Health Organization has failed in performing its duty to sound a warning soon after the attack of COVID-19 in China. Instead, it backed China, the country where this COVID-19 originated. The US President Donald Trump has decided to halt funds to World Health Organization (WHO) at a the time when the entire world is reeling under the COVID-19 virus attack.

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Word War! UN slams US Prez for fund pull off to WHO in the midst of the pandemic!

And the 'Word War' begins! United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday slammed United States President Donald Trump's move of announcing to pull off the funding to the World Health Organisation (WHO) saying, "in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic it is not the time to act upon".

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Sonia Gandhi’s suggestions to PM lack reason and logic

Congress Working President Sonia Gandhi had sent a letter to the Prime Minister listing her five suggestions in response. Among the five she welcomed the proposition of a 30 percent salary cut for ministers and MPs.

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Nine locations, three states; CBI raids in connection to misappropriation of government funds

In a major crackdown, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday carried out searches at nine locations in Manipur, Mizoram and Haryana in connection with its probe into misappropriation of government funds. Several teams of the central probe agency were carrying out searches at nine locations including Aizawl, Imphal, and Gurgaon in the case of misappropriation of government funds.

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Know your Chit Funds! Here's a leaf of new opportunities offering both access to funds and options to save

Popular among low-income families, offering both access to funds and options to save, the Chit Funds schemes have reached the roots of the Indian rural economic insfrastructure. Also the need to protect investors interest turns out to be the crucial role, chit funds play while providing people with enhanced investment opportunities.

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Don't just save, Invest - Know five significant modes to save, invest money this World Savings Day!

As we walk out of our childhood days and step up to turn mature enough handle money, our parents teach us, 'A penny saved is a penny earned'. While the phrase diligently highlights the importance of savings, growing up, our elders constantly tell us that we should spend less than we earn and save some portion for future use.

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Sustainable growth at core..! 15th Finance Commission talks deep over developments for Panchayats

With a view to allocate different required categories to the Panchayat, the 15th Finance Commission and the Ministry of Panchayati Raj met having a deep discourse ahead over the modifications and modality for provisions.

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Tune in on to the lauds for operationalisation of PM KISAN scheme..!

Citing the occasion of 43rd Foundation Day of the Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS), FM Arun Jaitley along with the senior officers of Controller General of Accounts, had a brief discourse on the two economic achievements being refunds of GST and operationalization of PM-KISAN Scheme.

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Refuting media reports by citing it baseless, Defence Ministry clarifies misconception on insufficient funds

Sometimes on trend media creates goof up which leads the readers to get carried away with the fake news. Now this news which was trending showcased that “Due to insufficient funds available under temporary duty and permanent duty heads of Army officers, no TA/DA (travelling allowance), advances and claims can be processed till receipt of sufficient funds under the relevant heads. However, the facility for LTC (leave travel concession) will continue,” said the PCDA (officers). Under the defence ministry, the

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Pope sacks Cuddapah Bishop for secretly marrying, having child

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of an Indian Bishop guilty of violating the celibacy vow and getting married and having a child also. Prasad Gallela, the Bishop of Cuddapah in Andhra Pradesh has fallen out of the grace of the Roman Catholic Pontiff for violating the celibacy vow.

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ED files charge sheet against Mehul Choksi in #PNBScam case; says he diverted over Rs 3,250 cr to foreign countries

Continuing its high voltage investigation in PNB scam, the Enforcement Directorate has found that absconding jeweller Mehul Choksi diverted over Rs 3,250 crore funds to foreign countries. Notably, in its charge sheet, ED said that Mehul Choksi diverted over 3,250 crore rupees, amassed by defrauding Punjab National Bank, to the foreign countries including Thailand, the US, Belgium, UAE, Italy, Japan and Hong Kong.

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India's GDP to grow at 7.3% in current fiscal: IMF

The International Monetary Fund says India's GDP is poised to grow by 7.3 percent in the 2018-19 fiscal and 7.5 percent in 2019-20 on the strengthening of investment and robust private consumption.

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IMF applauds India as the fastest growing economy for this year

International Monetary Funds (IMF) has lauded India by saying that it will be the fastest growing economy for the year 2018 with 7.4 % that rises to 7.8 percent in 2019 with medium-term prospects remaining positive.

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France raises its defence funds by 40%

France on Wednesday announced plans to hike defence spending by more than 40 percent bringing it into line with NATO targets.

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Govt releases funds for Border security

Government to protect borders of 6 states including Meghalaya, Punjab, Rajasthan, Bihar, Sikkim, Tripura, Assam, Himachal and West Bengal released Rs 341 crore. An amount of Rs 167 crore was released recently, while Rs 174 crore was released earlier under Border Area Development Programme.

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Govt funds must not be used for religious functions in Maharashtra

Maharashtra government in a circular directed not to spend government funds on religious and social functions organized by private institutions. According to the circular, the local bodies will not spend money on Ganeshotsav, Navratri, Ramzan, Eid, Chhath Puja, Gudi Padva, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Mahavir Jayanti and Dr BR Ambdedkar Jayanti.

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Switch to digital payment: HDFC makes online transaction free

In a bid to boost digital transactions, a series of banks are mulling over cancelling online transaction fees. HDFC has already made online transaction through RTGS and NEFT free from November 1.

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