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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Fintech Groww eyes $800mn IPO
Groww, the Bengaluru-based discount stock brokerage, is planning an IPO within the next 12 months, seeking a valuation of $6-8 billion. The company aims to […]
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%, […]
Sensex slumps to 7-month low, mcap falls below $5tn mark
India’s market capitalization dropped below $5 trillion for the first time in over seven months due to a sliding market and a weakening rupee. Investor […]
Hailee Steinfeld ‘surprised’ by Josh Allen’s proposal
Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills quarterback, shared his relief after proposing to fiancée Hailee Steinfeld in her newsletter. Fans appreciated his heartfelt comments. Hailee’s support has […]
From April, auto cos to recycle 8% of steel used 20 yrs ago
From April, automobile manufacturers must recycle at least 8% of steel from vehicles sold in 2005-06, increasing to 18% by 2035-36 per new EPR norms. […]
Shape & size of retina veins can predict stroke risk: Study
A new study published in the Heart journal reveals that the shape and size of veins and arteries on the retina can predict stroke risk […]