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Biden cancels student loans up to $10k, to help 45 million borrowers [Details]

US President Joe Biden's administration announced on Wednesday it will cancel up to $10,000 in student debt for borrowers who earn $125,000 a year or less and up to $20,000 for recipients of Pell Grants that roughly follows his Education Department's demand for a student debt forgiveness program.

Aug 25, 2022

Has NDTV's Ravish Kumar resigned; news anchor denies rumours in snarky tweet [details]

No, Ravish Kumar hasn't resigned from NDTV and the news anchor gives a snarky response to rumours.

Aug 24, 2022

RBI tightens noose on fraudulent Chinese lending apps; plugs loopholes in regulatory guidelines

Investigating agencies found that various fintech companies in collusion with NBFC had thus indulged in predatory lending, by-passing the regulatory system.

Aug 18, 2022

Most banks hike deposit rates ahead of festive season

Most banks are increasing their deposit rates for boosting deposit to support rising credit off-take as liquidity in the banking system has narrowed.

Aug 17, 2022

Chinese engineer at Hambantota port in Sri lanka

Despite Cease Request, Chinese Spy Ship Hits Sri Lankan Port; What Does This Mean for India?

After Sri Lanka first deferred the ship's arrival, Chinese spokesperson without naming India, blamed Sri Lankan decision on "gross interference" of other countries

Aug 16, 2022

Crypto investors sue Shark Tank icon Mark Cuban over 'Ponzi scheme'

A group of crypto investors has filed a class-action lawsuit against billionaire investor and Shark Tank icon Mark Cuban, along with his basketball team the Dallas Mavericks, for promoting crypto platform Voyager Digital that went bankrupt, resulted in billions of dollars in loss for its customers.

Aug 12, 2022

Who is Dr Arun Kumar Mehta; IAS officer appointed J&K Chief Secy [details]

Jobs not for sale in J&K; govt assures recruitment on merit basis [details]

The recruitment process of the Sub-Inspectors in J&K Police was cancelled after detecting fraud in written examinations, demonstrating fair and transparent recruitment process.

Aug 9, 2022

Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India

Ecomony: RBI ups policy rate to 5.40% to contain inflation

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday announced the rise of policy rate or repo rate by 50 basis points (bps) to 5.4 per cent.

Aug 5, 2022

J&K govt's role in guiding youths towards a dignified life, away from terrorism [details]

There was no need for youth to pick up arms given J&K's enormous resources, LG Manoj Sinha asserted in light of the initiatives launched by his administration post abrogation of Article 370.

Aug 4, 2022

In J&K, PRIs existed on papers only till Aug 5, 2019; scrapping of Article 370 turn them vibrant [read now]

Panchayati Raj Institutions have become an integral part of J&K's governance system and Panchayat Representatives have become the voice of people.

Aug 4, 2022

World Bank Announces New Country Director for India

Who is Auguste-Tanoa-Kouame; World Bank's new Country Director for India [details]

Auguste-Tanoa-Kouame is the World Bank's Country Director for India, effective on Monday. He replaces Junaid Kamal Ahmad who recently completed a five-year term.

Aug 1, 2022

Couple held in Ballari for forcing children to work after their father died

The couple forcefully took the deceased's 15-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter to their home

Jul 29, 2022

Swine Flu in Kerala: 190 pigs culled so far in Wayanad amid concerns

As many as 190 pigs have been culled so far in two pig farms after African swine flu was reported in Kerala's Wayanad district.

Jul 25, 2022

US Shooting Spree: 2 dead, 5 injured in LA park shooting, tactical alert issued

Two people were killed and five others injured in a shooting at a park in Los Angeles, authorities said.