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Punjab Taps Market for Rs 1,000 Crore Loan Amid Ongoing Borrowing Trend
20 Sep

Punjab Taps Market for Rs 1,000 Crore Loan Amid Ongoing Borrowing Trend

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, Punjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab government has raised eyebrows yet again by borrowing Rs 1,000 crore through the issuance of State Development Loans (SDLs), despite consistent public assurances that the state's treasury remains in stable condition. The loan was raised on September 18 at an interest rate of 6.98%, according to official data. This marks the sixth straight month the state has sought funds from the open market, further intensifying concerns about its long-term fiscal roadmap. Repayment Due by 2033 As per the official notification, the borrowed amount will be paid back over a period of eight years, with the…
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SBI General Insurance Launches Unique Health Scanning Feature on Its Mobile App
20 Sep

SBI General Insurance Launches Unique Health Scanning Feature on Its Mobile App

nishuthapar10 CommentsBusiness, Trending
SBI General Insurance, one of India's leading general insurance companies, has launched an innovative, unique health tracking feature on its mobile app, marking a significant advancement in health and wellness promotion. This new feature leverages advanced biometric technology to provide users with easy access to important health metrics through simple face and finger scans. The initiative offers a seamless, contactless, and tech-enabled approach to proactive wellness, designed to support users in taking charge of their health and well-being in real time. SBI General Insurance mobile app now offers face & finger-scan based health tracking, fostering proactive wellness and digital empowerment…
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India’s Sovereign AI BharatGen Secures Rs. 988.6 Crore Under IndiaAI Mission; Receives Largest Share of MeitY’s Rs. 1,500 Crore Allocation
20 Sep

India’s Sovereign AI BharatGen Secures Rs. 988.6 Crore Under IndiaAI Mission; Receives Largest Share of MeitY’s Rs. 1,500 Crore Allocation

nishuthapar10 CommentsBusiness, Technology, Trending
BharatGen, India's first government-backed multimodal Sovereign AI flagship initiative, has been awarded funding of Rs. 988.6 crore by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The formal announcement was made by Hon'ble Union Minister of Electronics G IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, during an event at Hotel The Ashok, New Delhi. Hon'ble Union Minister of Electronics & IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, made the formal announcement at an event held in Delhi The allocation positions BharatGen as the foremost beneficiary of the Rs. 1,500 crore IndiaAI Mission 2025, highlighting its central role in building India's sovereign AI ecosystem. The funding will help…
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20 Sep

This Big Billion Days Flipkart Drives Digital-first Affordability and Convenience for Two-wheelers with a Seamless, Tech-powered Experience

nishuthapar10 CommentsBusiness, India, Lifestyle, Trending
Extensive range of two-wheelers from all leading petrol & electric vehicle OEMs Fully digital purchase journey with insurance, registration, financing, and 24x7 two-wheeler expert assistance Loan options up to 48 months tenure, up to 24-month No-Cost EMI, and platform bank offers from Flipkart Axis Bank and Flipkart SBI credit cards Flipkart, India's homegrown e-commerce marketplace, is set to transform how India shops for two-wheelers through a wide selection across petrol and electric vehicles as it prepares for its annual shopping festival, The Big Billion Days. As the festive season kicks off, Flipkart is reinforcing its position as the preferred destination…
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Amritsar Woman Alleges Domestic Violence and Dowry Harassment by In-Laws
19 Sep

Amritsar Woman Alleges Domestic Violence and Dowry Harassment by In-Laws

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness,
National Times Bureau :- In Amritsar, a woman has filed a complaint against her in-laws, accusing them of repeated physical assault and demanding dowry. The matter has gained attention after the Bhagwan Valmiki Seva Society extended support to the victim and accompanied her to lodge a formal complaint with the Amritsar police. In her petition to SSP Dehati, the woman claimed that she has been beaten and physically abused multiple times over dowry demands. Despite being married for ten years and having four children—three daughters and one son—she alleged that her in-laws continue to subject her to harassment and insist…
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Nationwide Push for Women’s Health and Child Nutrition Begins on PM Modi’s Birthday
17 Sep

Nationwide Push for Women’s Health and Child Nutrition Begins on PM Modi’s Birthday

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsBusiness
Chandigarh, September 17 – On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, women across the nation received a significant gift focused on health and nutrition. From Madhya Pradesh, the Prime Minister launched the nationwide “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar” (Healthy Women, Empowered Family) campaign along with the 8th edition of Poshan Maah.In Haryana, the initiative was formally inaugurated at a state-level event in Rohtak by Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. The Prime Minister’s address from Madhya Pradesh was broadcast live during the ceremony. Officials described the campaign as a historic step to strengthen healthcare…
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Tragedy Strikes at Ludhiana Gurdwara: One Dead
16 Sep

Tragedy Strikes at Ludhiana Gurdwara: One Dead

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, , ,
National Times Bureau :- A tragic incident shook Ludhiana’s Dharmapura area on Tuesday when a sevadaar lost his life and three others were seriously injured while changing the cloth of the Nishan Sahib at a local gurdwara. According to information, the service was being carried out at the gurdwara near Shingar Cinema when the volunteers accidentally came in contact with a live current. The sudden electrocution left one volunteer dead on the spot, while three others sustained critical injuries. Eyewitnesses said the shocking incident created panic among the congregation present at the time. The injured were immediately rushed to a…
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India-US Trade Talks Begin Amid Renewed Criticism on Russian Oil Imports
16 Sep

India-US Trade Talks Begin Amid Renewed Criticism on Russian Oil Imports

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, Trending, World News, ,
New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A new round of India-US trade discussions is set to begin today as American negotiator Brendan Lynch lands in the capital, though the agenda has been clouded by fresh remarks from White House adviser Peter Navarro. Navarro alleged that Indian refiners have been “quick to align with Russian suppliers” since the Ukraine conflict, claiming such purchases indirectly strengthen Moscow’s military capacity. “American workers lose while India profits. On top of that, they maintain some of the steepest tariffs globally,” Navarro said on Monday. Despite these pointed remarks, both governments are attempting to push forward with dialogue…
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Exports Hit USD 69.16 Billion in August, Deficit Shrinks Sharply
15 Sep

Exports Hit USD 69.16 Billion in August, Deficit Shrinks Sharply

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, ,
New Delhi: India’s combined exports of goods and services climbed to USD 69.16 billion in August 2025, registering a 9.34% increase from USD 63.25 billion in the same month last year, according to the Union Commerce Ministry.Merchandise shipments rose from USD 32.89 billion to USD 35.10 billion, while services exports advanced from USD 30.36 billion to USD 34.06 billion during the month.Imports fell to USD 79.04 billion in August, down from USD 84.99 billion in August 2024, leading to a trade deficit of USD 9.88 billion — less than half of the USD 21.73 billion recorded a year earlier.Between April…
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India Explores Isobutanol Blend in Diesel After Ethanol Trials Fall Short: Gadkari
11 Sep

India Explores Isobutanol Blend in Diesel After Ethanol Trials Fall Short: Gadkari

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, , ,
New Delhi, September 11, 2025 – Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said the government is now testing isobutanol as an alternative for blending with diesel after earlier experiments with ethanol failed.Speaking at the India Sugar & Bio-Energy Conference on Thursday, Gadkari explained that attempts to mix 10 percent ethanol with diesel were unsuccessful, prompting a shift toward isobutanol, a derivative of ethanol. Meanwhile, the rollout of E20 petrol, which blends 20 percent ethanol with petrol, is progressing steadily across the country.The E20 mandate, first introduced at select fuel stations in April 2023, has expanded nationwide, and…
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