IIT Mandi launches new centre to foster innovation in Himalayas

IIT Mandi launches new centre to foster innovation in Himalayas

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, on Monday, announced the inauguration of the BioNEST-IIT Mandi Catalyst Centre, a pioneering initiative sponsored by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), a funding agency, under the Department of Biotechnology. Jul 29, 2024
Doctors report significant surge in Hepatitis A cases in Delhi

Alarming Surge in Hepatitis A Cases in Delhi

Doctors in Delhi have reported a significant surge in Hepatitis A cases over the past two months. The disease has seen a dramatic increase in cases, with numbers rising from an average of three per month from January to May, to 22 cases in June and 20 cases already recorded in July. Jul 28, 2024
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

RBI tightens domestic Money Transfer rules, adds new security factors

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tightened rules for domestic money transfers, requiring banks to record the name and address of beneficiaries. Remitting banks must register the remitter with a verified cell phone number and an 'Officially Valid Document (OVD)'. Jul 25, 2024
Indexation removal on real estate won't hike tax burden, has limited impact

Indexation removal on real estate will have limited impact: FM

Amid the growing chatter over the removal of indexation benefit in the long-term capital gain (LTCG) calculation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed that the move is not a "revenue-raising measure" and will not lead to a higher tax burden on real estate transactions. Jul 25, 2024