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There was a liquidity surplus of about 2.5-3.0 lakh crore in the banking system in the beginning of March
RBI nod to acquisition of Sammaan Capital by Avenir Investment RSC
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No refund for last minute cancellation: Railways introduces new ticketing reforms for passengers
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RBI scraps all treasury bill auctions to boost banking liquidity
Step seen easing liquidity pressures before financial year-end on March 31
ArisInfra Solutions Limited, (ARIS), one of India's leading tech-enabled supply and services companies for the construct
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As personal loans continue to gain popularity among salaried individuals, interest rates remain one of the most importan
Kotak Mahindra Bank restructures KMIL, shifts operations within bank
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Strict Ban on Alcohol Sales Enforced Ahead of Tamil Nadu Elections
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Assam floats tender for satellites to monitor floods, borders
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RBI organizes workshop for LDMs, DDMs and LDOs
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SC grants full pension to women denied permanent commission
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NASA to Pause Orbital Lunar Station Project
NASA suspends Gateway project for lunar orbiting station, emphasizing focus on practical lunar operations.
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NASA to spend $20 billion on moon base, cancel orbiting lunar station
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PM Modi asks state governments to work collectively to maintain Indias growth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on state governments to work collectively to maintain Indias rapid growth despite gl
Airfares May See Sharp Hike Next Month. Here's Why
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CBI moves Supreme Court to cancel bail of Manipur gangrape accused
The Supreme Court is currently considering a plea filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation seeking cancellation of b
RBI's policy battle amid oil shock, rupee pressure to be complex as many challenges ahead: Report
The Reserve Bank of India faces a complex policy challenge amid rising energy prices, with trade-offs between inflation,
Jannik Sinner Breaks Djokovics Record at Miami Open with Third Round Victory
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US Warns Citizens to Leave Iraq Amid Iran-Linked Militia Attacks
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Indias largest Pregnancy Study to develop AI solutions for preterm births: Dr Jitendra
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Proactive steps needed to limit adverse spillovers of Iran war: RBI report
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RBI flags West Asia risks, urges vigil on oil, trade
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India Better Placed To Absorb Shocks : RBI Bulletin
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Net FDI negative for fifth straight month in January 2026 as outflows exceed inflows by $1.4 billion
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Prolonged war to be detrimental to the broader global outlook: RBI bulletin
The capacity and resilience of Indian economy to absorb external shocks have strengthened over time
Indias Economy Remains Strong Amid Global Instability: RBI Bulletin
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Indices fall 2.5%, Nifty likely in bear grip
Rupee slips past 94, stabilises on likely RBI intervention
Indias Economy Remains Resilient Amid Global Instability, Says RBI Bulletin
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Medical shop owners, pharmacists urged to cooperate in curbing drug menace
Inorbit Mall inaugurated in Vizag, to open for public on March 27
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The Reserve Bank of India backs a new economic stabilisation fund. This fund will help India manage global challenges an
RBI releases meeting schedule of the Monetary Policy Committee for 2026-2027
The Reserve Bank of India has released its Monetary Policy Committee meeting schedule for the financial year 2026-2027.
The 'buried' love stories: Lives lost in the name of honour
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RBI injects Rs 79,256 cr into banking system via overnight variable rate repo auction
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India bank liquidity sees first big deficit of 2026 on tax outflow, lack of RBI support
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A Million New SpaceX Satellites Will Destroy the Night Sky For Everyone on Earth
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Atanu Chakraborty's Exit From HDFC Bank Raises Doubts About His Own 'Ethics'
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US strikes on Iran's drone capabilities, destroys Qom Turbine Engine Plant amid West Asia conflict
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Manipur Government Launches Ningol Forest Initiative to Promote Forest Conservation
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Fuel Price Impact May Be Seen From April 1, Says Aviation Minister
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Four Injured in South Kashmir Road Accident
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Shocking Murder of Teen in Mumbai: Minors Arrested After Sleeping Next to Victims Body
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Raids expose massive wealth accumulated by corrupt officials
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Centre removes caps on airfares after three months
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State cannot put arbitrary ceiling on disability limits when RPwD Act does not prescribe any: SC
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Show cause notice illegal, arbitrary, say BJD MLAs who cross-voted in Rajya Sabha poll
Political parties can not issue any direction or whip to their members to vote in a particular manner or not to vote at
West Asia crisis: RBI central board assesses emerging global, domestic economic scenario
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Indian transparency activists, journalists set for court fight over Modis privacy law
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Diesel price hike: Bulk diesel prices have surged by Rs 22 per litre due to rising global crude oil costs, impacting ind
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'Trump called Somalis garbage': Durbin blasts POTUS as Minnesota witness breaks down over ICE raid
ATM error took Rs 10,000 from Surat man. 9 years later, that glitch won him Rs 3.28 lakh
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West Asia tensions hit Surat: Migrant workers leave over LPG shortage
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'Undeclared emergency' in West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee slams ECI over reshuffle
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Mumbai mayors home set for Rs 1.5 cr revamp; 1931 bungalow to get Italian marble, new chandeliers
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Delhi HC issues notice on plea seeking removal of Indias patent head
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Modi, Jaishankar work the phones, call for dialogue as strikes on energy infrastructure escalate
French President says India and France working closely together to reduce tensions in West Asia; recent attacks against
India Condemns West Asia Gas Hub Strikes
India's External Affairs Ministry called recent strikes on West Asia's energy infrastructure 'deeply disturbing', warnin
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A 17-year-old school girl from Kulathur in Thoothukudi district was found murdered hours after going missing, raising se
ECs arbitrary transfer of officials is political interference of highest order: Mamata
Mamata Banerjee said such action by the Election Commission was a systematic politicisation of institutions and a direct
Two youngsters killed in road accident near Venjaramoodu in Thiruvananthapuram
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HDFC Bank a strong institution with strong fundamentals: Fin Min official
NEW DELHI, Mar 19:A day after HDFC Bank Chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigned on ethical concerns, a top Finance Ministry
Political interference of the highest order: Mamata on transfer of 50 officials
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Mamata Banerjee Accuses Election Commission of Unprecedented Political Interference
Kolkata, March 19: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched a fierce attack on the Election Commission, a
RBI working to provide avenues to Russian trade counterparts for INR use
The Reserve Bank of India is creating new ways for Russian businesses to use their accumulated Indian rupees. These rupe
SBI Securities today launchedWomens Modeon the SBI Securities App - a dedicated feature designed to make investing more
RBI approves transition plan after HDFC Bank chairmans resignation
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Countries should consider vaccination for groups at highest risk of severe COVID-19 disease
The WHOs Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization recommends two doses of the routine COVID-19 vaccination pe
Assam to use elephants, boats and bullock carts to reach remote voters
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Human Rights Concerns Rise Over Arbitrary Detention of Baloch Leaders in Pakistan
Quetta, March 18: The Baloch Yekjehti Committee (BYC) has expressed serious concerns regarding human rights conditions i
129 Trackable Space Debris Originating From Indian Satellites In Orbit: Jitendra Singh
NEW DELHI, Mar 18: A total of 129 trackable space debris originating from Indian satellite missions are in orbit as of M
Rwanda seeks 100 million pounds from UK in arbitration over scrapped refugee deal
THE HAGUE (Netherlands), Mar 18: Rwanda told a panel of international arbitrators Wednesday that Britain still owes it 1
Metropolis by Reliance MET City, Haryana, has today become Indias first project to receive LEED Platinum Pre-Certificati
An alleged acid attack on a Class 6 student in Sangamner has led the Congress to criticize the Maharashtra government fo
Hope Judiciary Does Justice With Mehraj Malik Like It Did In Wangchuks Case: JK Dy CM
SRINAGAR, Mar 18: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Chaudhary on Wednesday expressed hope that the judici
Why Frost-Free Inverter Refrigerators Are Worth the Upgrade This Gudi Padwa
Gudi Padwa marks the start of a new year - a time to welcome fresh beginnings, good fortune, and smarter choices into th
Morocco declared African football champion after Senegal stripped of title
Senegal walkoff during final means they forfeit match, says CAF Appeal Board; Senegal to appeal decision to Court of Arb
Father kills minor son over unruly behaviour, ends life
NT Reporter Bicholim In a disturbing incident that occurred in Bicholim, a 58-year-old man allegedly killed his 14-year-
DC Edit | EC Cant Act Arbitrarily, Rein In Transfer Powers
However, the Constitution does not confer on the EC the right to take over the functioning of the elected government and
Samtel expands into space tech & drone manufacturing with 200 crore investment
Samtel, a key player in India's defence avionics landscape, is setting its sights on the next frontier: space technologi
RBI Receives Initiative of the Year Award for Secure Banking Domain .bank.in
New Delhi, March 17: In todays digital age, where transferring money and online shopping has become commonplace, the thr
Senior National TT | RBI women stun PSPB for third title in four years
PSPB men maintain dominance with 24th consecutive title
Senior National TT | RBI women stun PSPB for third title in four years
PSPB men maintain dominance with 24th consecutive title
Two Dalit women fight back after Jangaon officials bulldoze their tea stalls
Hyderabad: Two Scheduled Caste women, on Monday, March 16, filed a police complaint and a public interest litigation (PI
International Lawyers Participate in Rise of the Powerful Repeat Player in Civil Litigation Panel Discussion ; organized
Telangana HC dismisses plea against KGBV bunker bed tender
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging the States tender process for supplying bu
Indore authorities have shut down an ice candy manufacturing unit. The unit operated without a license and used unsafe w
Biz chamber seeks RBI relief for exporters hit by West Asia disruptions
Indian exporters are facing significant challenges due to global shipping route disruptions. The Bharat Chamber of Comme
Rs 4.6 Lakh For Sunlight After Dark? US Startup Plans To Launch 50,000 Mirrors In Space
Reflect Orbital, a US startup, plans to launch mirrors in space to reflect sunlight onto Earth at night, aiming to provi
Upbeat Mamta, Kejriwal pose challenge to Rahul
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