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The microfinance industry shrank in the second quarter of FY25 as loan delinquency rates —- where instalments are overdue by 30 to 180 days — reached 4.3% in September 2024 from 2% just a year ago. The microfinance portfolio was valued at ₹4.1 lakh crore in September 2024, a
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Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi assured that the Taliban would not allow Afghan territory to be used against India. The meeting marked India's highest-level engagement with the Taliban since 2021. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with the Afghan minister in Dubai on Wednesday to discuss
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The Indian government has not remained in touch with Nikhil Gupta, who has been detained in the US accused of plotting the murder of a Khalistani terrorist. He was extradited to the US from the Czech Republic seven months ago, Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national indicted by the US Department
by Publisher
The Union government is planning to simplify its income tax filing rules to streamline the process for taxpayers. According to Business Standard, a proposed revamp of the Income-tax Act of 1961 is being finalised and will likely be issued for public consultation around mid-January. Some of the proposed changes include
by Publisher
In an attempt to compete for hardline Hindutva votes in the upcoming Delhi elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is trying to outdo the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party by offering a political platform for priests. TV news channels ABP and Times Now have reported that
by Daanish Narayan
Congress made a poll promise on Wednesday of a comprehensive health insurance scheme called "Jeevan Raksha Yojana" offering a coverage upto ₹25 lakh for all residents of Delhi. Veteran Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot made the announcement as part of the Delhi election
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New Delhi, Jan 8 (PTI) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Sanjay Singh and Saurabh Bhardwaj were stopped from entering the Delhi Chief Minister's official residence, where they had invited the media to counter the BJP's "Sheesh Mahal" jibes. Police set up barricades and deployed
by PTI
Washington, Jan 8 (PTI) Challenging the decision of the Biden administration to investigate the activities of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, an influential Republican lawmaker has said such selective actions risk damaging critical alliances with key partners. In a strongly worded letter to US Attorney General Merrick B Garland, Congressman Lance
by PTI
The microfinance industry shrank in the second quarter of FY25 as loan delinquency rates —- where instalments are overdue by 30 to 180 days — reached 4.3% in September 2024 from 2% just a year ago. The microfinance portfolio was valued at ₹4.1 lakh crore in September 2024, a
by Publisher








The microfinance industry shrank in the second quarter of FY25 as loan delinquency rates —- where instalments are overdue by 30 to 180 days — reached 4.3% in September 2024 from 2% just a year ago. The microfinance portfolio was valued at ₹4.1 lakh crore in September 2024, a
by Publisher
Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi assured that the Taliban would not allow Afghan territory to be used against India. The meeting marked India's highest-level engagement with the Taliban since 2021. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with the Afghan minister in Dubai on Wednesday to discuss
by Publisher
The Indian government has not remained in touch with Nikhil Gupta, who has been detained in the US accused of plotting the murder of a Khalistani terrorist. He was extradited to the US from the Czech Republic seven months ago, Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national indicted by the US Department
by Publisher
The Union government is planning to simplify its income tax filing rules to streamline the process for taxpayers. According to Business Standard, a proposed revamp of the Income-tax Act of 1961 is being finalised and will likely be issued for public consultation around mid-January. Some of the proposed changes include
by Publisher
In an attempt to compete for hardline Hindutva votes in the upcoming Delhi elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is trying to outdo the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party by offering a political platform for priests. TV news channels ABP and Times Now have reported that
by Daanish Narayan
Congress made a poll promise on Wednesday of a comprehensive health insurance scheme called "Jeevan Raksha Yojana" offering a coverage upto ₹25 lakh for all residents of Delhi. Veteran Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot made the announcement as part of the Delhi election
by Publisher
New Delhi, Jan 8 (PTI) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Sanjay Singh and Saurabh Bhardwaj were stopped from entering the Delhi Chief Minister's official residence, where they had invited the media to counter the BJP's "Sheesh Mahal" jibes. Police set up barricades and deployed
by PTI
Washington, Jan 8 (PTI) Challenging the decision of the Biden administration to investigate the activities of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, an influential Republican lawmaker has said such selective actions risk damaging critical alliances with key partners. In a strongly worded letter to US Attorney General Merrick B Garland, Congressman Lance
by PTI
Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel announced the launch of three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The Firefly constellation satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched aboard the Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The launch took place around 1
by PTI
A Republican lawmaker has asked the US Department of Justice to preserve all records in connection with the "selective prosecution" of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and his group of companies by the Biden administration. The demand comes less than a week before the Donald Trump administration takes office.
by PTI
The Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy linked money laundering case, officials said. The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money
by PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Army for its determination, professionalism and dedication, and underlined his government's commitment to the welfare of armed forces and their families. In posts on X on Army Day, he said, "Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering
by PTI
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said he is hopeful that the MoU for establishment of a "mega" steel plant in mineral-rich Keonjhar district would be signed during a business conclave in the state on January 28-29. Majhi said he is focusing on signing of the
by PTI
President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrived here on Tuesday night on a five-day visit that aims to further boost bilateral ties in a range of areas. Shanmugaratnam, accompanied by a high-level delegation, was received at the airport by Union Minister Jitin Prasada. It is his first visit to India as
by PTI
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Spanish President Pedro Sanchez and reiterated the "long-standing" India-Spain partnership, updating him on the progress in bilateral cooperation. Separately, he also called on the King of Spain Felipe VI. Jaishankar arrived in Spain on Monday for a two-day official
by PTI
A thick layer of very dense fog covered New Delhi on Wednesday morning. The national capital's air quality fell into the "very poor" range. The Central Pollution Control Board reports that at 7 a.m. today, the AQI was measured at 344 in Delhi. It was
by Publisher
Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel announced the launch of three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The Firefly constellation satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched aboard the Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The launch took place around 1

A Republican lawmaker has asked the US Department of Justice to preserve all records in connection with the "selective prosecution" of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and his group of companies by the Biden administration. The demand comes less than a week before the Donald Trump administration takes office.

The Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy linked money laundering case, officials said. The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Army for its determination, professionalism and dedication, and underlined his government's commitment to the welfare of armed forces and their families. In posts on X on Army Day, he said, "Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said he is hopeful that the MoU for establishment of a "mega" steel plant in mineral-rich Keonjhar district would be signed during a business conclave in the state on January 28-29. Majhi said he is focusing on signing of the

President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrived here on Tuesday night on a five-day visit that aims to further boost bilateral ties in a range of areas. Shanmugaratnam, accompanied by a high-level delegation, was received at the airport by Union Minister Jitin Prasada. It is his first visit to India as

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Spanish President Pedro Sanchez and reiterated the "long-standing" India-Spain partnership, updating him on the progress in bilateral cooperation. Separately, he also called on the King of Spain Felipe VI. Jaishankar arrived in Spain on Monday for a two-day official

A thick layer of very dense fog covered New Delhi on Wednesday morning. The national capital's air quality fell into the "very poor" range. The Central Pollution Control Board reports that at 7 a.m. today, the AQI was measured at 344 in Delhi. It was





