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May 16, 2025 8:53 PM May 16, 2025 8:53 PM

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EC Dr. Vivek Joshi Reviews Bihar Poll Preparedness

Election Commissioner Dr. Vivek Joshi held a high-level review meeting in Patna today with Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar Vinod Singh Gunjiyal and other officials regarding preparations for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Assembly elections.   The Election Commissioner is currently on a four-day vi...

May 16, 2025 8:50 PM May 16, 2025 8:50 PM

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RBI Fines Deutsche Bank ₹50 Lakh, Yes Bank ₹29.6 Lakh for Regulatory Violations

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalties on two major banks – Deutsche Bank AG, India, and Yes Bank Limited – for violations of regulatory norms.   Deutsche Bank AG has been penalised 50 lakh rupees for non-compliance with RBI directions regarding the creation of a Central Repo...

May 16, 2025 8:40 PM May 16, 2025 8:40 PM

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Aadhaar Authentications Cross 150 Billion Mark, Says IT Ministry

The total number of Aadhaar authentication transactions has crossed the 150 billion mark, making it a milestone moment in the journey of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and for the broader Aadhaar ecosystem. The landmark highlights the extensive usage and utility of Aadhaar and ...

May 16, 2025 8:26 PM May 16, 2025 8:26 PM

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Over 1.25 Lakh Grievances Resolved in April via CPGRAMS: DARPG Report

The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) has released the 36th Monthly Report on the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) of Central Ministries and Departments' performance for the month of April. Nearly one lakh 25 thousand grievances we...

May 16, 2025 6:02 PM May 16, 2025 6:02 PM

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IIFT Opens First Overseas Campus in Dubai, Marks Global Expansion

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) has announced the establishment of its first overseas campus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This marks a key step in expanding IIFT’s global presence and strengthening India’s engagement in international business education.   Commerce and Industry Minist...

May 16, 2025 1:34 PM May 16, 2025 1:34 PM

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India’s exports jump 12.7% to $73.8 billion in April despite global headwinds

India's total exports of goods and services registered a robust 12.7 per cent growth, reaching at 73.80 billion dollar mark in April 2025, as compared with the corresponding figure of 65.48 billion dollars during the same month last year, despite the global economic uncertainties triggered by the US...

May 16, 2025 2:01 PM May 16, 2025 2:01 PM

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Trade bodies to boycott all ties with Turkiye and Azerbaijan

Over 125 top trade leaders from across the country have decided to boycott all forms of trade and commercial engagement with Turkiye and Azerbaijan, including travel and tourism. The decision was taken at a National Conference of Trade Leaders convened by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT...

May 16, 2025 1:58 PM May 16, 2025 1:58 PM

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WHO declare polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea

The World Health Organisation has declared a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea and called for an immediate vaccination campaign. According to media reports, samples of the highly infectious virus were found in healthy children during a routine screening in Lae, a coastal city in the country's north...