Daily News

Image

Jal Jeevan Survekshan (JJS-2023): Srinagar Ranks First across India in implementation of JJM among Har Ghar Jal Certified Distts

The Srinagar District has been Ranked as the top performing District under Jal Jeevan Survekshan(JJS-2023) among 114 Har Ghar Jal Certified Villages across the Country in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission(JJM) during October, 01, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

The Srinagar District has attained the top rank in implementation of JJM by obtaining highest score of 83.0.

Did you Know

Image

SBI Life gets IRDAI approval for appointment of Amit Jhingran as MD & CEO

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) approved the appointment of Amit Jhingran as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Amit Jhingran has over three decades of experience in the insurance sector and serves as the Assistant General Manager of the Hyderabad Circle.

Did you Know

IRDAI headquarter is in Hyderabad, Telangana

Image

US To announce $200 Million of new weapons aid for Ukraine Ukraine war

President Joe Biden's administration will announce $200 million of new weapons aid for Ukraine. Ukraine needs weaponry that can be shipped from US stocks in a matter of days or weeks so it can keep up its fight to repel Russia's invasion - the accounting error worked to Kyiv's benefit because more equipment can be sent.

Did you Know

Image

Government lost Rs 1 lakh crore in taxes in FY'21 due to corporate tax cut

As per the Ministry of Finance, the government lost a little over Rs 1 lakh crore in 2020-21 on account of a cut in corporate taxes. In September 2019, the government announced a cut in base corporate tax for then existing companies to 22 per cent from 30 per cent; and for new manufacturing firms, incorporated after October 1, 2019, to 15 per cent from 25 per cent

Did you Know

Image

Competition Commission approves Tata Capital merger plan

Fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the merger of Tata Cleantech Capital and Tata Capital Financial Services into Tata Capital Ltd. Tata Capital Financial Services (TCFSL) and Tata Cleantech Capital Ltd are RBI-registered non-deposit accepting non-banking financial companies. Both companies are subsidiaries of Tata Capital Ltd (TCL).

Did you Know

Image

Oscar-winning director, William Friedkin dies at 87

William Friedkin, the renowned American filmmaker behind iconic movies of the 1970s such as “The French Connection” and “The Exorcist,” has passed away in Loss Angeles. Friedkin's exceptional contributions to cinema were highlighted by his Academy Award victory for best director in 1972 for "The French Connection."

Did you Know

Image

Army Chief General Manoj Pande leaves for UK on 5-day visit

Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande was on a five-day visit to attend a prestigious military event and hold talks with the top British defence brass on bilateral strategic issues.

Gen Pande reviewed the 201st Sovereign's Parade of Commissioning Course at the prestigious Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst as the 'Sovereign's Representative' for the parade.

Did you Know

Image

India to launch BRICS Startup Forum to boost startups, investors, incubators

India is all set to initiate the BRICS Startup Forum in 2023 to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing among startups, investors, incubators, and emerging entrepreneurs, said commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal, during the virtual 7th BRICS Industry Ministers’ meeting, hosted by South Africa as the Chair.

Did you Know

BRICS is a group of Brazil, Russia, India China and South Africa

Image

TRAI recommends creation of new category of license for digital connectivity infra providers

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has recommended creation of a new category of license called the Digital Connectivity Infrastructure Provider (DCIP) which will be allowed to create active as well as passive digital connectivity infrastructure. The license category will be an authorisation under the unified license and would not be levied any license fees.

Did you Know

Image

NewSpace India Limited partners with Tata Play to commission GSAT-24

NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) has collaborated with Tata Play & launched GSAT-24, a 4-tonne class communication satellite built by ISRO for providing DTH services.

Currently Tata Play has 600 channels. With the inclusion of ISRO satellite, it would be able to transmit 900 channels benefitting the general public.

Chairman & Managing Director NSIL Shri Radhakrishnan Durairaj.

Did you Know

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman: Shri S. Somanath.

Image

Unclaimed deposits of Rs 48,461 crore transferred to Depositor Education & Awareness Fund

Unclaimed deposits worth Rs 48,461.44 crore pertaining to 16,79,32,112 accounts have been transferred by the banks to Depositor Education & Awareness Fund as on March 31, 2023, informed to the Parliament. The Central Government introduced the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) to protect investors’ interests and promote awareness.

Did you Know

Image

TCS Gets Contract To Transform Governments E-Marketplace

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been chosen as a strategic partner to transform the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) by bringing in more transparency and efficiency into the public procurement process.

In May 2023, TCS-led a consortium which bagged a $1.8-billion deal from the government-owned telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to deploy 4G network.

Did you Know

CEO of GeM: PK Singh;
TCS, CEO and MD K Krithivasan.

Image

Centre Agrees To Look Into 'Havana Syndrome' In India

The mysterious condition known as 'Havana Syndrome' has been puzzling doctors and scientists for years, and it appears that India may be the latest country to be affected by it. The syndrome has been making headlines after the Indian Government announced it would look into the condition, following reports of possible cases in India.

Did you Know

Image

NTPC REL secures bid for 80 MW floating solar project at Omkareshwar Reservoir in MP

NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NREL) is the successful bidder for 80 MW Floating Solar capacity at Omkareshwar Reservoir, Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. With completion of this project, the floating solar capacity of NTPC shall be 342 MW. The biggest floating solar project in the country is of 100 MW capacity located at NTPC Ramagundam in Telangana.

Did you Know

Image

Indian Banks' Association Forms Sectoral Committee In GIFT City

The Indian Banks' Association (IBA) has constituted a sectoral committee for member banks operating within the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). It is constitute to address the unique regulatory landscape and challenges faced by banks operating within GIFT City. The committee will act as a bridge between the banking industry and regulators.

Did you Know