Goa is set to implement a Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) next year to tackle solid waste from tourism. Consumers will pay a small deposit on packaged goods, refundable upon return. Learn how this will transform waste management.
Punjab & Haryana HC rules that demanding passport deposit for bail must not be automatic. Courts must prove a genuine flight risk. Read the landmark judgment details.
Punjab & Haryana High Court rules that demanding passport deposit for bail must be based on specific flight risk evidence, not used punitively. Landmark order protects personal liberty.
Dharwad Zilla Panchayat CEO Bhuvanesh Patil directs banks to ensure timely credit for agriculture, SHGs, and youth. Review of loan disbursement and CSR plans discussed.
British music icon Chris Rea, famed for his hit 'Driving Home for Christmas', has died at 74 after a short illness. The Grammy-nominated artist sold over 40 million records. Read more.
Years after the Karuvannur cooperative bank scam surfaced, over Rs 260 crore remains locked for 30,078 depositors. Govt data reveals slow repayments hinge on loan recovery. Details inside.
RBI central board approves shift to risk-based deposit insurance pricing. Stronger banks to pay lower premiums, weaker ones to pay more under new DICGC framework. Learn the details.
The US Embassy in India shares VP nominee JD Vance's praise for the nation, calling it a 'great friend.' This follows the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Discover the diplomatic implications.
Tata Power discoms in Odisha face backlash for issuing Additional Security Deposit (ASD) demand notes. Consumer forums and political parties call the move anti-people and demand immediate withdrawal.
The US Embassy in India highlights VP nominee JD Vance's praise for bilateral ties, calling India a friend. Explore the strategic importance and future of India-US relations.
HDFC Bank reduces fixed deposit interest rates for select tenures, effective 17 December 2025. Check the new FD rates for general and senior citizen investors here.
In a heated Senate hearing, Sen. John Kennedy questioned nominee Justin R. Olson on his past sermons and views on premarital sex. Read the full details of the contentious confirmation.
Odisha EOW arrests a chartered accountant and his wife from Noida for a massive Rs 20 crore fraud. Investors lured with promises of doubling money in 30 months. Read the full investigation details.
In Meghalaya, a powerful citizen-led movement is transforming waste management. Residents, inspired by Swachhata Hi Seva, are cleaning public spaces, supported by innovative schemes like the Green Deposit. Discover how communities are taking charge.
RBI cuts repo rate to 5.25%, pushing home loan rates towards 7.1%. EMI on Rs 1 crore loan could fall by Rs 1,440/month. Discover how this impacts borrowers and lenders.
Grammy-nominated sitarist Anoushka Shankar shares hopeful update on her damaged instrument. Air India offers compensation and promises policy change. Read more.
The RBI cut the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%, its fourth reduction in 2024. This move signals another round of FD rate cuts. Learn how to protect your savings and lock in higher returns before banks act.
India's life insurers are boosting trust with faster, digitized claim settlements. Explore the drivers, regulatory changes, and persistent challenges like nomination gaps. Learn what truly counts in life insurance.
RBI mandates banks to offer ATM cards, cheque books & unlimited deposits in BSBD accounts. Existing customers can now switch. Discover the new banking freedom.
Billionaire Jared Isaacman, Trump's NASA nominee, promises to return Americans to the Moon before China and ensure no gap in space capabilities. Read his key commitments.
Compare top FD interest rates from leading NBFCs like Muthoot Capital (9.10%), Shriram Finance, and Bajaj Finance. Find the best returns for your investment tenure. Make an informed choice today!
Grammy-nominated sitarist Anoushka Shankar is devastated after Air India damaged her instrument. She questions the airline's handling despite paying a special fee. Read the full story.
Top Chinese banks, including ICBC and AgBank, have removed high-interest 5-year certificates of deposit to cut costs. This move aims to ease pressure on record-low profit margins as lenders support the economy. Learn the implications for savers and the ba
PSU bank chiefs warn RBI of a 70-bps margin squeeze as loans reprice instantly with repo rate cuts, but deposit rates lag. Key asymmetry threatens profitability.
Gujarat High Court questions SBI, PNB & AMCo Bank for withholding widow's joint FD savings. Dispute arises from her late husband's alleged will to another woman. Read the full story.
Most Indians mistakenly believe nominees inherit assets, but Supreme Court rulings confirm they're merely custodians. Learn how to protect your family's financial future.
RBI raises alarm over widening credit-deposit gap in Indian banking. Expert analysis on why this ratio needs urgent attention and potential solutions.
Compare fixed deposit rates from HDFC, ICICI, SBI & more. Discover how a 0.5% difference can earn you extra ₹15,000-30,000. Make informed investment decisions today!
Karnataka High Court rules gun licenses can be transferred to nominees without proving a life threat. Legal heirs can now inherit licenses more easily. Learn more about the landmark judgment.
PM Modi released the 21st PM-KISAN instalment of ₹18,000 crore benefiting 9 crore farmers. Learn how to check your ₹2,000 deposit status and eligibility criteria.