A Parliamentary panel backed government steps on IBC but raised alarms over a massive gap in fund recovery. It highlighted that only Rs 7,500 crore was recovered from avoidance transactions valued at Rs 3.76 lakh crore, urging stronger action. A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has backed steps taken by the government to strengthen recovery … Read more
The 107-year-old Central Secretariat Club faces eviction after its recognition was revoked by DoPT. The club has challenged the move in the Delhi High Court, which has issued a notice to the Centre, listing the matter for August 24. Club Challenges Orders in High Court The 107-year-old Central Secretariat Club in New Delhi is facing … Read more
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut slammed the Opposition for disrupting Parliament, questioning Rahul Gandhi’s stance of demanding answers from the Home Ministry on student protests while refusing to allow a discussion or let the minister speak in the House. BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Thursday criticised the Opposition over its continued protest in Parliament, accusing Leader … Read more
The price of Nvidia’s 5-year credit default swaps peaked last month and is currently trading around that level. Nvidia’s chip-and-investment deals with AI companies have fueled concerns that such arrangements may be artificially boosting chip demand and valuations across the sector. Nvidia is working with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR to mobilize … Read more
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary visited Gopalganj on Wednesday for the first time since assuming office. He received a warm welcome from Bharatiya Janata Party workers and local residents. During his visit, Choudhary first offered prayers at the famous Thawe Durga Temple and sought blessings from Goddess Thawe Bhawani. He performed special puja rituals amid … Read more
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami honoured Arunachal Pradesh theatre personality Tai Tugung with the Narendra Singh Negi Culture Award 2026 and launched an English translation of Negi’s songs. Dehradun saw an extensive celebration of the art, literature, and folklore of the Himalayas in the form of the presentation of the Narendra Singh Negi Culture Award Ceremony … Read more
RBI published draft rules for harmonised interest rates for all regulated entities. The goal is to ensure effective monetary policy transmission and fair treatment of borrowers for both fixed and floating rate loans, effective April 1, 2027. RBI Drafts New Rules for Loan Interest Rates RBI issued draft rules on harmonised interest rate directions for … Read more
Jagran Correspondent, Bhubaneswar: The impact of the low-pressure area formed in the Bay of Bengal near the West Bengal-Bangladesh coast is being felt in Odisha. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds in several districts of the state. The weather is expected to remain … Read more
Police have filed an FIR against 600 protesters in connection with their march towards the Jharkhand Assembly in Ranchi on Thursday. The case names 100 individuals, while the remaining 500 unidentified students and other protesters have also been booked. The students protest against irregularities in Jharkhands recruitment examinations entered its 20th day on Thursday, with … Read more
Nike benefits from nearly $1 billion in tariff refunds, while FedEx plans to return its $800 million refund to customers. Nike and FedEx received major tariff refunds, but Nike can keep its $986 million refund as an earnings boost. FedEx plans to return its roughly $800 million tariff refund to customers because the payments are … Read more