RBI to Price Deposit Insurance by Bank Risk from 2026

The Reserve Bank of India will implement risk-based pricing for deposit insurance starting April 2026, rewarding financially strong banks with lower premiums while maintaining depositor protection at Rs 5 lakh per bank.

Minister Urges Farmers to Be Entrepreneurs at Agri Fair

At the International Agricultural Trade Fair 2026, Karnataka Minister N Chaluvarayaswamy unveiled a roadmap to connect farmlands with global markets and urban consumers, urging farmers to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset.

Navi Mumbai Projects Stalled in PCMC-Cidco Land Dispute

Multiple building development projects in Navi Mumbai's village areas are on hold due to a bureaucratic standoff between PCMC and Cidco over land acquisition clarity and NOC requirements, frustrating developers and landowners.

Indo-US Trade Deal Poses Threat to Indian Farmers: Bajwa

Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa warns that the proposed Indo-US trade agreement could devastate Indian farmers by exposing them to heavily subsidized American agricultural competition, calling for nationwide farmer unity.

Gurgaon Metro Land Acquisition Gains Momentum

The Gurgaon Metro project's land acquisition process has accelerated with the first Land Purchase Committee meeting. Officials reviewed requirements for Corridor-1 and requested details for Corridor-2, with compensation following the 2013 Act.

Punjab OTS-2025 Recovers Rs 110 Crore, Deadline Extended

Punjab's one-time settlement scheme OTS-2025 has recovered Rs 110 crore while offering Rs 38,477 crore in waivers. The deadline has been extended to March 31, 2026, to boost voluntary compliance and ease financial burdens for traders.

PAU Kisan Club Membership Hits 7,200, Reflecting Farmer Trust

Over 500 farmers attended the annual PAU Kisan Club event, where Vice-Chancellor Satbir Singh Gosal highlighted the growing membership as a sign of trust. Lectures on skill development and scientific beekeeping were delivered, with 14,700 ambassadors aidi

India's Exports to China Jump 37% in Nine Months

India's exports to China increased 37% to $14.2 billion during April-December, with December 2025 alone seeing a 67% jump. Imports rose 13.5% to nearly $96 billion, driven by capital goods and raw materials for key sectors.

RBI to Compensate Fraud Victims Up to Rs 25,000

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will introduce a framework to provide compensation of up to Rs 25,000 for victims of small-value fraudulent transactions, as announced by Deputy Governor Malhotra.

Slab Collapse at Hetero Pharma Kills Assistant Manager

A tragic slab collapse at Hetero Pharma's Nakkapalle office in Andhra Pradesh resulted in the death of an assistant manager and injuries to a senior manager. The incident occurred on Friday, with investigations now underway.

Experts Analyze Union Budget's Focus on Trade and AI

Experts at an Andhra University seminar highlighted the Union Budget's forward-looking signals, including digitization of customs, AI integration, and globally aligned trade policies, while noting fiscal discipline and reduced tax burdens for students.

Agra's New Air Terminal Nears July Completion, DM Inspects

Agra's new civil air terminal is on track for completion by July 2025, with District Magistrate Aravind Bangari inspecting the site and emphasizing timely, quality construction. The green building will feature modern amenities like Digi Yatra and solar po

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