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RBI amends MSME lending directions, increases collateral-free loan limit to Rs 20 lakh

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday announced amendments to its lending directions for the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector, increasing the collateral-free loan limit for micro and small enterprises (MSEs) to Rs 20 lakh in a move aimed at improving credit access for smaller businesses. “Banks are mandated not to […]

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No proposal to regularise 3,800 MGNREGA staff in J&K: Govt

Jammu: The Jammu & Kashmir government on Monday informed the Assembly that it has no proposal under consideration to regularise Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) support staff, stating that around 3,800 personnel are currently working purely on a contractual and temporary basis across the Union Territory. The information was shared by the […]

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Blast in Pakistan mosque unfortunate: Farooq Abdullah

Blast in Pakistan mosque unfortunate: Farooq Abdullah

Srinagar: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said the blast inside a mosque in Pakistan has shown that people are treading a path that leads to hell fire. “It is unfortunate that now blasts are taking place inside mosques as well. It shows that how far we have gone from Allah…. We are […]

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Govt lagging in statehood restoration fight: Youth Congress president

Srinagar: Indian Youth Congress president U B Chib on Sunday said the elected government in Jammu and Kashmir is not visible enough in the fight for restoration of statehood and protection of land and jobs in the union territory. “Before the assembly elections (in 2024), we waged a fight for the restoration of the statehood […]

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Criminal detained under PSA in Jammu

Jammu: An alleged hardcore criminal was detained under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) here, police said on Sunday. Baldev Raj, a resident of Kothe Chorli village of Bishnah, was lodged in Bhaderwah district jail after his detention under the PSA, they said. An official said Raj is a hardcore criminal and has been booked […]

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Army chief reviews counter-terror ops

Army chief reviews counter-terror ops

Deliberates on infusion of advanced tech Jammu: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has reviewed ongoing counter-terrorism operations and the prevailing security situation during a visit to forward areas here, with deliberations also focussing on the infusion of advanced technologies to further enhance operational capability, the Army said on Sunday. The chief of army staff attended […]

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Indian goods to gain edge over China, others in US market: Piyush Goyal

Tariff cut on Indian brands Says adequate safeguards for India in trade agreement with US New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said Indian goods will have a competitive advantage in US markets compared to products from China and other competitor countries, which face higher levies, following the reduction in reciprocal tariffs […]

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Shah calls for end to communist ideology

Shah calls for end to communist ideology

Asserts Naxalism not linked to development, law and order Raipur: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the country needs to get rid of the “destructive” communist ideology at the earliest and appealed to Naxalites to lay down their arms, assuring them a red carpet from the government. Addressing a conclave titled ‘Chhattisgarh@25 Shifting […]

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PM Modi vows stronger India-Malaysia ties in strategic pivot

PM Modi vows stronger India-Malaysia ties in strategic pivot

Says ‘no compromise’ on terrorism Kuala Lumpur: India and Malaysia on Sunday vowed to expand their ties in the high-priority sectors of trade and investment, defence, energy, advanced manufacturing and semiconductors with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that both sides are committed to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. Following his wide-ranging talks with Malaysian […]

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UCC should be framed with consensus, shouldn’t create divisions: Bhagwat

Mumbai: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) should be framed by taking everyone into confidence and must not lead to divisions. Asked whether “achche din” (good days) for the RSS came after the BJP came to power, Bhagwat said it was the “other way round”, noting […]