2025 saw landmark education laws on fees, coaching centres & higher education. Explore the Delhi Fee Act, Rajasthan Coaching Bill, Viksit Bharat Bill & IIM Amendment. Discover the shift in India's education governance.
Madhubani DM orders all schools to operate only between 11 am and 3:30 pm until Dec 25 due to severe cold. Blankets distributed to the poor. Read the full order details and exemptions.
A Cree Nation man's Christmas shopping trip in Quebec highlights confusion over Indian Act tax exemptions. Discover the legal gaps and calls for policy reform.
The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) will appeal against a KRERA order rejecting its plea for exemption from RERA for its layouts. The case highlights a key regulatory clash.
MSME credit growth surges to 20%, hitting ₹10.7 lakh crore, driven by government guarantees and Udyam push. Discover how this fuels India's economic engine.
India and Saudi Arabia sign a mutual short-stay visa exemption agreement for diplomatic, special, and official passport holders, marking a new milestone in bilateral relations and easing official travel.
Kerala's International Film Festival drops three movies following strong objections from the Ministry of External Affairs, citing national security concerns. Read the full story.
Varanasi Municipal Corporation assures no coercive action against religious sites after seers protest integrated tax bills. Commissioner clarifies tax exemptions for charitable institutions.
The 2025 International Film Festival of Kerala faces censorship hurdles as six films are denied screening clearance by the Centre. Diplomatic issues cited. Read the full story.
Six films were denied censorship exemption for IFFK 2025 due to diplomatic issues, while 13 others got clearance. Get the full details on the festival's screening hurdles.
India and Saudi Arabia sign a mutual short-stay visa exemption agreement for diplomatic, special, and official passport holders, boosting bilateral ties. Read more on this strategic move.
Starting April 2025, term insurance premiums will be GST-free. Learn how this tax change impacts your financial planning and boosts insurance affordability in India.
Union Minister Dr L Murugan clarifies OTT content will not be certified by CBFC. Platforms must follow IT Rules 2021 Code of Ethics. Discover the new three-tier grievance system and industry growth figures.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee refutes debt critics, highlights Niti Aayog data showing 40% unemployment reduction and Rs 1.15 lakh crore exports. Announces new trade hubs in Kolkata, Siliguri.
AIC-Pinnacle Forum hosts the National IP Yatra in Pune on Dec 19 & 20. The event aims to build IPR awareness for MSMEs & startups, focusing on a developed India by 2047. Learn to protect your innovations.
Experts at a Chennai seminar declare green manufacturing essential for Tamil Nadu's export edge. State offers subsidies, UK collaboration expands on climate tech. #GreenGrowth #TamilNadu
Ludhiana's MSMEs, once Punjab's economic backbone, complain of neglect, funding woes, and pending VAT refunds while govt courts large investments. Read the full story.
Could locking non-essential smartphone features for missed payments reduce loan defaults and expand credit access in India? Experts explore 'digital collateral' as a tool for financial inclusion.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy urges Centre to exempt ₹30,000 crore education borrowings from FRBM limits, demands IIM, 9 KVs & 16 JNVs for the state. Details inside.
The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala faces cancellations after the Centre denies censor exemption to several films, including the classic 'Battleship Potemkin'. Political and artistic backlash ensues.
The 30th IFFK faces cancellations after the Centre denies censor exemption to films like 'Battleship Potemkin'. Political backlash ensues. Read the full story.
The 12th International Film Festival of Kerala faces major disruptions as 19 films, including classics, are cancelled due to missing censor exemption certificates. Read the full story.
State Bank of India's mortgage loan portfolio surpasses Rs 9 lakh crore. Driven by strong retail, agriculture, and MSME growth, SBI raises its FY26 credit growth guidance to 14%. Read more for details on the bank's strategy.
CM Nitish Kumar unveils a 5-year industrial roadmap for Bihar, targeting Rs 50 lakh crore investment to create jobs and stop youth migration. Plan includes 100 MSME parks, 10 industrial parks, and a tech hub vision.
Haryana Governor Prof. Bandaru Dattatreya Ghosh highlights the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) as a vital engine for regional economic growth and MSME development. Read more.
Minister Priyank Kharge criticizes the central government for failing to release funds for key state schemes, linking rupee's fall to poor economic health. Read his full allegations.
Orissa High Court rules banks cannot charge for loan foreclosure, protecting MSME rights. Landmark verdict orders document release, waives unfair fee. Read the full judgment details.
AIC-Pinnacle Forum hosts the National IP Yatra in Pune on Dec 19-20. Free event aims to build IPR awareness for MSMEs & startups, featuring top experts. Register now!
Madhya Pradesh Laghu Udyog Nigam partners with NI-MSME to tackle skill shortages in MSMEs. A pilot workshop in Indore trained 60+ workers under the RAMP scheme. Read how this boosts regional industrial growth.
BHEL Trichy's ED S Prabhakar emphasized upskilling MSME workforce & digital transformation at a CII conference. Learn about the challenges in raw material procurement and new export opportunities.