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Sitharaman hails regional rural banks for strengthening link between citizens, formal financial system

IANS | October 4, 2025 5:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday acknowledged the proactive role of regional rural banks, particularly, Gujarat Gramin Bank, and other financial institutions, in the recent KYC and re-KYC campaigns, noting that these efforts have strengthened the link between citizens and the formal financial system.

Health industry bodies welcome CGHS’ move to revise rates after 15 years

IANS | October 4, 2025 5:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Health industry bodies have welcomed the central government's decision to revise the package rates for nearly 2,000 medical procedures under the Central Govt Health Scheme (CGHS).

UPI payments at NH toll plazas to cost less than cash for non-FASTag vehicles from Nov 15

IANS | October 4, 2025 4:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Commuters not having a functional FASTag will now have to pay just 1.25 times the applicable fee at toll plazas on National Highways (NHs), if they pay through online mode using Unified Payment Interface (UPI), from November 15, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said in a statement on Saturday.

Piyush Goyal showcases India growth story to global investors in Singapore

IANS | October 4, 2025 4:37 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Showcasing vast avenues that India offers for global investors, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday met several global leaders in Singapore.

India adds nearly 17 crore jobs in 6 years as govt doubles down on youth-centric policies

IANS | October 4, 2025 4:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Reflecting the government’s focus on youth-centric policies and its Viksit Bharat vision, employment in India rose to 64.33 crore in 2023-24 compared to 47.5 crore in 2017-18 -- a net addition of 16.83 crore jobs over six years, an official statement said on Saturday, citing the Ministry of Labour and Employment data.

New freight, passenger trains enhance connectivity in northeast

IANS | October 4, 2025 3:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) As part of the expanding connectivity in the northeastern region, the Indian Railways has started freight train operations from Nagaland, which comes close on the heels of the successful launch of train services in Mizoram.

IPOs worth Rs 28,000 crore to hit Indian primary market next week

IANS | October 4, 2025 3:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The investors will have a busy time next week as the initial public offerings (IPOs) of around five companies are set to hit the primary market, to raise a combined amount of over Rs 28,000 crore.

India, EU must seal FTA to boost trade and investment ties amid US tariff hike: EU envoy

IANS | October 4, 2025 3:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) European Union’s Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, said on Saturday that India and the EU should use the free trade agreement (FTA) to increase bilateral trade and investment at a time when “some countries” are raising tariffs or otherwise closing their markets, in an oblique reference to the US.

Unclaimed financial assets: FM Sitharaman urges citizens to spread the word

IANS | October 4, 2025 2:55 PM

Gandhinagar, Oct 4 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday urged citizens to spread the word about unclaimed assets in the financial sector, guiding people to claim what is rightfully theirs.

Centre releases discussion paper 2.0 on treatment of free PDS items in CPI compilation

IANS | October 4, 2025 2:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The government on Saturday said it is conducting the base revision of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), as it released discussion paper 2.0 on the treatment of free PDS items in the CPI compilation.

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Sitharaman hails regional rural banks for strengthening link between citizens, formal financial system

Health industry bodies welcome CGHS’ move to revise rates after 15 years

UPI payments at NH toll plazas to cost less than cash for non-FASTag vehicles from Nov 15

Piyush Goyal showcases India growth story to global investors in Singapore

India adds nearly 17 crore jobs in 6 years as govt doubles down on youth-centric policies

New freight, passenger trains enhance connectivity in northeast

IPOs worth Rs 28,000 crore to hit Indian primary market next week

India, EU must seal FTA to boost trade and investment ties amid US tariff hike: EU envoy

Unclaimed financial assets: FM Sitharaman urges citizens to spread the word

Centre releases discussion paper 2.0 on treatment of free PDS items in CPI compilation

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