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RBI imposes Rs 61.95 lakh penalty on Kotak Mahindra Bank

IANS | December 19, 2025 7:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday imposed a penalty of Rs 61.95 lakh on Kotak Mahindra Bank for non-compliance with certain directions issued by it on access to banking services, on basic savings bank deposit accounts, the scope of activities to be undertaken of business correspondents (BCs), and for contravention of provisions of the Credit Information Companies Rules, 2006 (ClC Rules).

Traditional medicine can help restore balance in life, health, and work: PM Modi

IANS | December 19, 2025 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) While imbalances in life, gut health, sleep, and workplace are creating significant global health challenges, implementing traditional medicine can help restore balance and harmony and boost health, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.

High-frequency indicators suggest domestic economic activity holding up in Q3 FY26: RBI

IANS | December 19, 2025 6:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) High-frequency indicators suggest that domestic economic activity is holding up in Q3 FY26, although there are some emerging signs of weakness in a few leading indicators, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday.

452 post office passport seva kendras operational in 2025, generate Rs 114.88 crore in revenue

IANS | December 19, 2025 5:58 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) As many as 452 Post Office Passport Seva Kendras have been operationalised by November end, which handled over 29 lakh passport applications, including 1.54 lakh Police Clearance Certificates, and generated Rs 114.88 crore in revenue in 2025, the government said on Friday.

Eastern Army Commander reviews security along India-B'desh border in Mizoram, Tripura

IANS | December 19, 2025 5:50 PM

Agartala/Aizawl, Dec 19 (IANS) Amid the volatile situation in Bangladesh, Eastern Command Commander Lt Gen R.C. Tiwari, along with General Officer Commanding Lt Gen Abhijit S. Pendharkar, visited the India-Bangladesh border areas in Mizoram and Tripura to review the prevailing security situation and preparedness along the frontier.

India charts bold clean energy course with SHANTI Bill: Pralhad Joshi

IANS | December 19, 2025 5:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) India has moved towards a bold and decisive path into the clean-energy sector with the passing of the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India bill (SHANTI Bill) in both houses of the Parliament, Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, said on Friday.

Vijayawada–Visakhapatnam flight cancelled over safety concerns: Air India Express

IANS | December 19, 2025 5:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) An Air India Express flight operating between Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam was cancelled after the pilot detected a technical issue before departure, the airline said on Friday.

India-Oman free trade pact likely to become operational within 3 months: Piyush Goyal

IANS | December 19, 2025 4:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Oman, offering zero duty access to a range of Indian labour-intensive exports, is likely to become operational within the next three months.

India-Oman trade pact to improve market access, create jobs: Industry

IANS | December 19, 2025 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The signing of the India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is a major milestone in India’s trade and economic engagement with the Gulf region which would significantly improve market access, create jobs, and open new opportunities for Indian companies across goods and services, according to trade experts.

EAM Jaishankar and Netherlands counterpart discuss bilateral ties, global issues

IANS | December 19, 2025 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with his Netherlands counterpart David van Weel in New Delhi on Friday, discussing bilateral cooperation in various sectors, including trade, defence, shipping, water, agriculture, health and culture.

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RBI imposes Rs 61.95 lakh penalty on Kotak Mahindra Bank

Traditional medicine can help restore balance in life, health, and work: PM Modi

High-frequency indicators suggest domestic economic activity holding up in Q3 FY26: RBI

452 post office passport seva kendras operational in 2025, generate Rs 114.88 crore in revenue

Eastern Army Commander reviews security along India-B'desh border in Mizoram, Tripura

India charts bold clean energy course with SHANTI Bill: Pralhad Joshi

Vijayawada–Visakhapatnam flight cancelled over safety concerns: Air India Express

India-Oman free trade pact likely to become operational within 3 months: Piyush Goyal

India-Oman trade pact to improve market access, create jobs: Industry

EAM Jaishankar and Netherlands counterpart discuss bilateral ties, global issues

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