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Locate Your Unclaimed Bank Deposits: RBI launches UDGAM website to search at one place

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday launched a centralised web portal UDGAM (Unclaimed Deposits - Gateway to Access inforMation), which would make it easier for people to search for their unclaimed deposits across multiple banks at one place.

Aug 18, 2023

2,500 people to lose jobs in Byju's as firm eyes ensuring profitability

Rude staff, denied refunds, canceled lectures... complaints against BYJU's on rise; 60% of parents seek refunds [details]

This is not the first time that the ed-tech company, headquartered in Bangalore, has faced serious allegations of unethical business practices, conned parents and dissatisfied students

Aug 17, 2023

The 10 Most Highly Anticipated Public Listings of 2023

As we venture further into 2023, the financial world sits on the edge of its seat, eagerly awaiting a series of highly anticipated Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Several innovative, rapidly growing companies across industries such as technology, biotech, and green energy, are predicted to make their debut on the stock market.

Aug 16, 2023

Indian markets face strong headwinds

There are strong headwinds, both globally and domestically, that can impact the market in the near-term, said V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services.

Aug 16, 2023

Space: NASA terms July as hottest month on record ever since 1880

The US space agency has confirmed that July was the hottest month on record ever since 1880, as heatwaves and wildfires hit the cities in the US and Europe.

Aug 15, 2023

CAG flags 'sky-high' cost of Dwarka Expressway by NHAI

The CAG's audit report on 'Implementation of Phase-I of Bharatmala Pariyojana (BPP-1)' has revealed that the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) Board approved the Dwarka Expressway with civil cost of Rs 250.77 crore per KM as against Rs 18.20 crore approved by the Cabinet Committee

Aug 14, 2023

Over 500 Indian prisoners repatriated from PAK in last 3 years; India repatriated 143 PAK prisoners [details]

As many as 508 Indian prisoners have been repatriated from Pakistan in the last three years between 2020 and 2023, while India has repatriated 143 Pakistani prisoners during the same period.

Aug 13, 2023

Net direct tax collections stand at Rs 5.84 lakh crore, 17% higher than last fiscal

Net direct tax collection for the current financial year are Rs 5.84 lakh crore, which are 17.33 per cent more than net collections recorded during the corresponding period of last year, the Finance Ministry said on Friday.

Aug 12, 2023

After revolt in Kashmir unit, J&K BJP removes three leaders from their positions [details]

After some senior leaders of Valley raised a banner of revolt, J&K BJP president Ravinder Raina to Kashmir to pacify the annoyed leaders.

Aug 12, 2023

Niger Military Junta Shuts Airspace Indefinitely

Indians living in Niger must leave immediately; government issues advisory amid violence [details]

The Indian government on Friday said that it is closely monitoring the situation in violence-hit Niger, and has advised Indians living in the west African nation to leave the country as soon as possible.

Aug 11, 2023

CAG Report finds Rs.2.3 Cr pension funds disbursed to dead beneficiaries

The Ministry of Rural Development (MORD) made payment of pensions amounting Rs 2 crore to 2,103 National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) beneficiaries in 26 states and Union Territories even after their death, the Comptroller Auditor General of India has said in its report.

Aug 11, 2023

Air India gets new logo; Maharaja will "live on": New website, app launched [details]

Air India's new logo's composition and significance underscore the importance of colors, patterns, and shapes, as well as their collective representation. However, the true testament of its worth lies in the actions that follow.

Aug 10, 2023

Sensex, Nifty down after RBI's hawkish statements

Nifty opened lower cautiously awaiting the outcome and witnessed sell-off post the RBI statement and finally closed with a loss of 89 points at 19,543 level

Aug 10, 2023

Focus of market will shift from micros to macros: Expert

With the Q1 results season coming to an end soon, the focus of the market will shift from micros to macros, says V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services.

Aug 9, 2023

Rating agency Moody's warns to downgrade 6 US banks, stocks sink further

Moody's has put the credit ratings of six large US banks, including Bank of New York Mellon, State Street and Northern Trust, under review for a possible downgrade, sending stocks tumbling as investors worried about more banking sector pain ahead, the media reported.