Anganwadi Workers Oppose Centre's New Rural Job Scheme
Anganwadi workers in Chandigarh protest the new 'Agniveer'-style rural job scheme, demanding guaranteed wages and permanent status. Read about their demands.
Anganwadi workers in Chandigarh protest the new 'Agniveer'-style rural job scheme, demanding guaranteed wages and permanent status. Read about their demands.
Bollywood's iconic family-run studios like Dharma and Excel are selling stakes to corporate giants, marking a fundamental shift towards a corporatized, professionally financed entertainment ecosystem. Explore the major deals and their impact.
HDFC AMC enters India's private credit market with a new fund targeting mid-market firms. IFC commits ₹220 crore as anchor investor. Discover how this boosts alternative financing.
India plans a new financing scheme to lower borrowing costs for private electric bus operators through Sidbi and Nabard, addressing high capital costs after lender caution from the BluSmart collapse.
Nvidia's $20 billion deal for Groq reignites concerns over AI investment bubble, circular financing, and infrastructure overbuild. Explore the risks and the rapid corporate adoption driving the sector. Read more.
A high-level Tamil Nadu committee reviewed recommendations for a unified pension scheme. The final decision will be taken by CM Stalin's cabinet on January 6. The panel also discussed the ongoing teachers' pay disparity protest.
Haryana government extends its One-Time Settlement scheme for defaulting builders until March 31, 2025. The move aims to boost real estate, recover dues, and offer relief. Learn the details and implications.
RTI activist Bhimappa Gadad condemns Karnataka govt for providing homes to victims from Kerala while ignoring homeless flood victims in Belagavi. He plans to challenge the policy in High Court.
Turkish police detain 110 suspects linked to ISIS in nationwide raids following a deadly clash in Istanbul. The operation aims to dismantle the terror group's recruitment and financing networks.
Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi warns of an unsustainable AI bubble, citing billion-dollar valuations with zero revenue and complex circular financing deals like OpenAI's.
Saregama's ₹325 crore investment in Bhansali Productions, without acquiring film IP, signals a structural shift in Indian cinema financing. Explore how this separates art, ownership, and risk.
India plans a ₹2,000-crore tech upgrade scheme for MSMEs to boost exports and efficiency. The 20% subsidy targets energy-efficient machinery to counter global carbon taxes like EU's CBAM.
CPI and AITUC leaders in Madurai criticise government delays in implementing a Rs 4 lakh housing scheme for construction workers and granting land titles. Details on the party's 100th-anniversary plans.
Delhi government launches Atal Canteen Scheme, opening 45 canteens to provide subsidized, nutritious meals at just Rs 5. The initiative aims to reach underprivileged communities across the capital.
Maharashtra govt rules out further extension for e-KYC under Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme. Over 69 lakh women yet to complete verification. Act before Dec 31 to avoid payment pause.
Italian police arrest nine individuals accused of financing Hamas through a network of charities. The crackdown reveals a complex money trail across Europe.
Tamil Nadu's Naan Mudhalvan scheme tackles coaching inequality, offering financial aid and training. Results show a sharp rise in UPSC qualifiers, restoring aspirational confidence across the state.
Italian police arrest seven, issue warrants for two, alleging charities raised millions for Hamas. Discover the details of this major counter-terrorism operation.
Delhi government launches Atal Canteen scheme, providing 700-800 calorie meals at Rs 5. 45 canteens opened, 55 more in 15-20 days. Read about the initiative and political reactions.
A CAG audit reveals severe mismanagement in UP's DDUGJY & SAUBHAGYA schemes, causing Rs 2,002 crore losses. Read the full report on planning failures & financial irregularities.
IRFC provides a massive Rs 9,821 crore rupee loan to DFCCIL to refinance foreign currency debt for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor, boosting domestic infrastructure financing. Read more.
Prayagraj's youth are driving a startup boom! Over 7,300 applications worth ₹35.7 crore received under the CM's Youth Entrepreneur Scheme. Discover how loans up to ₹5 lakh are fueling local businesses.
Lease-to-own firm FlexShopper files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with over $100M liabilities. Read about the CEO fraud scandal and the planned sale to Snap Finance.
Congress alleges the BJP government renamed over 30 Congress-era schemes, costing ₹5,000 crore. They cite MGNREGA's rebranding as the latest example. Read the full list of renamed initiatives.
Oracle's Larry Ellison personally guarantees $40.4 billion in equity financing for Paramount Skydance's all-cash offer for Warner Bros Discovery, intensifying the media acquisition battle. Read more.
Kerala's Sthree Suraksha Scheme offers ₹1000 monthly pension to unemployed women. Applications open from Dec 22. Check eligibility, required documents, and how to apply online.
Mayavi Entertainment launches a blockchain platform to democratize film financing and IP ownership in India. Discover how this startup plans to reshape Bollywood and regional cinema.
Himachal Pradesh government launches a comprehensive welfare scheme for small traders across all Urban Local Bodies. The scheme offers financial aid and pension benefits. Learn more about eligibility and application.
Kerala's new Women's Safety Scheme offers Rs 1000 monthly aid. Applications open Dec 22 for eligible women aged 35-60. Check eligibility and apply online.
The World Bank approves $700 million financing for Pakistan to boost macroeconomic stability and public services. The program aims to improve tax systems, education, and healthcare delivery. Read more about the funding details and goals.