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RBI slaps severe curbs on Paytm Payments Bank operations from March

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 22:32

RBI orders Paytm Payments Bank to stop accepting money in customer accounts including wallets and prepaid instruments from March 1. The bank must also stop operating unit services under Bharat Bill Pay or fund transfers after February 29. This action is due to persistent non-compliance and supervisory concerns. RBI also ...

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Prez Murmu: Ram Mandir can shape course of coming centuries

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 22:07

Parliament on Wednesday reverberated with full-throated chants of 'Jai Shri Ram' with members applauding President Droupadi Murmu as she said construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya marked the fulfilment of the country's centuries-old desire and a defining moment which could shape the course of coming centuries. She also referred ...

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Core sector growth slows to 14-month low

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 22:07

Growth in infrastructure sector slowed to a 14-month low in December, raising concerns for the country's overall industrial output. Data released by the commerce and industry ministry showed that six out of eight sectors witnessed moderation, with the crude oil segment contracting. The fiscal deficit at the end of December ...

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Shahid Kapoor says Farzi was a huge risk

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 22:03

Shahid Kapoor dominated the OTT space with his last two releases Bloody Daddy and Farzi. While it has been a gratifying for Shahid as an actor to receive all the accolades for his debut innings in the digital space, he recently opened up about ...

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It’s rape only if consent obtained by fraud: SC

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 21:58

Observing that the offence of rape is made out if it is established that the consent by the victim was a result of a false promise to marry, the Supreme Court quashed the criminal proceedings against a

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At over Rs 1.72 lakh crore, GST collection 2nd highest

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 21:52

Preliminary numbers show that GST collections in January rose 9.3% to Rs 1,72,129 crore, marking the second highest collection since the introduction of GST. The numbers are expected to increase further as full data is yet to be recorded. The consistent upward trend in collections reflects improved tax administration and ...

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‘Huge government aid for AMU indicator of status’

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 21:40

Union government has provided Rs 5,467 crore during 2019-23 to meet almost the entire expenses of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), senior advocate Guru Krishna Kumar told the Supreme Court Wednesday and asked whether it has received such large funds from the Centre had it been a minority-aided institution.

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Suspense over governor’s next move keeps Jharkhand on edge

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 21:33

With chief minister Hemant Soren tendering his resignation on Wednesday evening, the fate of Jharkhand's governing coalition now rests in the hands of governor C P Radhakrishnan. The Raj Bhavan house confirmed the acceptance of Soren's resignation, but did not reveal its next move, even as the ruling combine is ...

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‘Kolhan Tiger’:Champai Soren, 6th-term MLA, minister thrice

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 21:16

Arjun Munda, Madhu Koda, Raghubar Das, and now Champai Soren - Jharkhand's mineral-rich Kolhan division has sprung its fourth CM in the state's 23 years of political history.Champai, aged 68, is a six-term MLA representing Seraikela (ST reserve) constituency in Seraikela-Kharsawan district. He entered the Bihar assembly for the first ...

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Court allows worship of Hindu deities in Gyanvapi basement

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 21:15

District judge allows regular worship of Hindu deities in southern cellar of Gyanvapi Masjid. An iron fence will be erected for the plaintiff and a priest assigned by Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust. Anjuman Intizamia Masajid plans to challenge the order in Allahabad high court.

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