Global oil prices surpassed $81 per barrel, the highest since August 2024, driven by fears of US shipping sanctions affecting Russian oil supplies. This surge […]
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Direct tax mop-up rises 20% to Rs 21L cr
Direct tax collections in India have surged nearly 20% to Rs 20.6 lakh crore for the fiscal year up to January 12, with non-corporate tax […]
Banks raise FD rates to boost deposit growth
Banks are offering better deposit rates to attract customers amid liquidity shortages. IDBI Bank launched a scheme for individuals aged 80 and above, with higher […]
SBI Life sees higher regular premium than LIC in Dec
In December 2024, SBI Life Insurance overtook LIC in regular premium policies with Rs 3,416 crore, a 16.7% increase from last year, while LIC’s premiums […]
‘Bamboo wrapped with exposed electrical wire’: Mother-daughter electrocute stalker
A 40-year-old woman and her 15-year-old daughter were arrested in Sahibganj, Jharkhand, for allegedly killing Raju Mandal, who continuously harassed them. They set up an […]
‘Will keep word’: PM Modi to CM Omar Abdullah on J&K statehood
Prime Minister Modi and J&K CM Omar Abdullah praised each other during the opening of the Sonamarg tunnel. Omar acknowledged Modi’s commitment to free and […]
Retail inflation dips to 4-month low of 5.2% in Dec
Retail inflation has eased to a four-month low of 5.2% in December, largely due to softer food prices, especially vegetables. However, it remains above 5%, […]