RBI Proposes Limits on Banks’ Capital Market and Acquisition Finance Exposure

The Reserve Bank of India released a draft circular on Friday, proposing that banks’ total direct capital market and acquisition finance exposures must not exceed 20% of their tier 1 capital.The RBI also proposed that the aggregate capital market exposure of banks to not exceed 4 Read More

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Announces Govt Holiday on Chhath Puja

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced that Monday, October 27, will be a government holiday for Chhath Pooja, her office said in a release.CM Rekha Gupta stated that the holiday is being observed on Monday because the third day of this four-day festival is the Read More

BREAKING: Amritsar-Purnia Janseva Express Coach Catches Fire, No Casualties Reported

Amritsar: A major tragedy was averted on Friday evening, when a massive fire broke out in the general compartment of the Amritsar-Purnia Janseva Express. According to reports, the blaze erupted at around 7 pm, stirring a panic-like situation among the passengers and the railway o Read More

Reliance Assesses Impact of Western Sanctions on Russian Oil, Pledges Full Compliance with EU Rules

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) said it is evaluating the implications of the latest sanctions imposed by the European Union, United Kingdom, and the United States on Russian crude oil and refined products. The Mumbai-based company affirmed that it will fully Read More

Mumbai Customs Foils Wildlife Smuggling Attempt, Seizes Exotic Animals Including Anaconda Hidden In Trolley Bag

Mumbai: The Mumbai Customs officials at the Airport Commissionerate thwarted a wildlife smuggling attempt at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on October 23. The vigilant officials intercepted a passenger arriving from Bangkok and recovered a cache of exo Read More

ICICI Securities Values Jio Platforms at $148 Billion Ahead of 2026 IPO

ICICI Securities has upgraded valuations for Indian telecom companies that are under its coverage, with renewed optimism stemming from the healthier business and financial structures in this key space. For Jio Platforms Ltd (JPL) (earlier Reliance Jio), which is dominant in mobil Read More

Rajya Sabha Polling: BJP Blocks Clean Sweep of National Conference, Wins Single Rajya Sabha Seat

Rajya Sabha Elections: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) blocked the clean sweep of the National Conference (NC) in the Rajya Sabha polls, winning a single Rajya Sabha seat. The party secured the fourth Rajya Sabha seat.Jammu and Kashmir BJP President Sat Paul Sharma won after sec Read More

NHAI to Display Toll Pass Details at Plazas to Boost Transparency and Ease for Highway Users

In a move aimed at improving transparency and user convenience, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has directed its field offices to prominently display information on the availability and pricing of Local Monthly Passes and Annual Passes at all toll plazas under its Read More

FIDE World Cup 2025: D Gukesh Headlines India’s Squad, Divya Deshmukh Named Wild Card; Check Out Full List Of Indian Participants

The Republic of India will host the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025, and the mega chess competition will take place on the pristine seashores of Goa. The stakes couldn’t be any higher as a spot in the 2026 Candidates Tournament is up for grabs.This year’s FIDE Chess World Cup in Goa wi Read More

India, US Edge Closer to Landmark Trade Deal as Negotiators Resolve Most Differences

India and the US are “very near” to finalizing the first tranche of the ambitious Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), a government official said on Friday. The official affirmed that both sides are converging on most of the issues and negotiators of both the countries are sorting ou Read More