RBI directs banks: Cease extra loan interest charges. The RBI has urged lenders to embrace online account transfers over issuing cheques in certain loan disbursal instances. This move aims to streamline processes and enhance efficiency in the lending system. By promoting digital transactions, the RBI seeks to reduce reliance on traditional cheque-based methods, which can […]
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Nirmala Sitharaman warns India of returning to Congress-era inheritance tax imposition. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman cautions that imposing inheritance tax could erase India’s last decade of progress, particularly impacting middle and aspirational classes’ hard-earned savings in small investments and property. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman cautioned that India’s decade-long progress would regress to “zero” with
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BJP received 84% of top 10 individuals’ electoral bonds. Top 10 donors purchased ₹180.2 crore electoral bonds from 2019-2024. The top 10 individual donors collectively purchased electoral bonds amounting to ₹180.2 crore from April 12, 2019, to January 11, 2024. Among these contributions, ₹152.2 crore, accounting for 84.5%, was directed towards the Bharatiya Janata Party
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“Overview of UAE’s implementation of global minimum tax.” “The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) is holding a digital public consultation to seek feedback on implementing the global minimum tax (GMT) and other tax matters.” The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has initiated a digital public consultation period from March 15 to April 10, 2024, inviting
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“ECI reshuffles district administration in five states.” “The action demonstrates dedication to fairness and integrity of the electoral process,” said the Commission. “The positions of DM and SP are encadred for officers from the Indian Administrative and Indian Police Service. The Commission’s action reflects dedication to fairness, as reiterated by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar.”
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“Kejriwal may skip ED’s 9th summons, seeks HC protection.” Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is expected to disregard the Enforcement Directorate’s ninth summons regarding the now-cancelled excise policy case, according to sources from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). In response to the Enforcement Directorate’s ninth summons in connection with the now-defunct excise policy case, Delhi
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SC mandates SBI reveal all electoral bond numbers without selection. A five-judge bench led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud emphasized that the apex court, in its previous ruling on the electoral bonds case, underscored the necessity of transparency in political funding. The court highlighted the importance of disclosing electoral bond details to uphold democratic
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Supreme Court criticizes SBI for withholding full electoral bonds data. The Supreme Court of India, in a significant development, has raised stern objections towards the State Bank of India (SBI) for its failure to provide complete data on electoral bonds. This scheme allowed for anonymous donations by individuals and businesses to political parties. The court,
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ED conducts raids on alleged RJD family associate in homebuyer funds case. The agency alleges Amit Katyal transferred over Rs 200 crore of homebuyer’s funds to Sri Lanka. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated a series of raids on multiple premises in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation.
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Modi government readies to select Election Commissioners amidst controversy. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, the Congress leader in the Lok Sabha, stands as the sole opposition representative on the three-person committee responsible for selecting election commissioners. The committee comprises the Prime Minister, alongside another minister, making Chowdhury’s presence critical in ensuring opposition participation and a balanced selection
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