Sitharaman Warns Banks on Insurance Mis-Selling

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman sternly warned banks to stop mis-selling insurance products and focus on core banking services. RBI's new norms from July will mandate refunds and compensation for affected customers.

Amazon Opens Second Largest Asian Office in Bengaluru

Amazon has inaugurated its second largest office in Asia, located in Bengaluru, India. The new facility spans 1.5 million square feet and can accommodate over 15,000 employees, boosting the tech giant's presence in the region.

Telangana Auctions Osman Nagar Land for Welfare Funding

The Telangana government is auctioning 48 acres of high-value land in Osman Nagar near Hyderabad to raise ₹3,000-3,500 crore for welfare programs like Rythu Bharosa, following successful sales in western corridors.

Punjab MLAs Push Cassava Farming to Conserve Groundwater

Kapurthala MLA Rana Gurjeet Singh and Sultanpur Lodhi MLA Rana Inder Partap Singh visited Malsian village to encourage farmers to adopt cassava cultivation as a sustainable alternative to traditional crops, highlighting its economic benefits and low water

Heatwave Alarms Wheat Growers in Punjab and Haryana

Temperatures in Punjab and Haryana have surged 3-4°C above normal this February, threatening wheat yields. Experts warn of potential 15% production drops, advising irrigation and potassium nitrate sprays to mitigate heat stress on the sensitive crop.

800 Million Jobs Needed by 2030, Experts Urge Action

By 2030, 800 million people will seek jobs globally, challenging governments and formal sectors. Experts at SDMIMD event stress grassroots initiatives and co-creation models to bridge the gap, citing Japan's innovation hubs and Keiretsu model.

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