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Centre Clears 22 New Investment Proposals Worth ₹41,863 Crore Under ECMS

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The Centre on Friday approved 22 additional investment proposals amounting to ₹41,863 crore under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). With these fresh approvals, the total number of companies cleared under the scheme has risen to 46, with cumulative proposed investments of ₹54,567 crore. Companies approved in this round include TDK India, BPL, Wipro Hydraulics, […]

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New Digital Facility on ‘RailOne’ App: 3 percent Discount on Unreserved Ticket Booking from January 14

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Asansol: In a major step towards enhancing passenger convenience through digital services, Indian Railways has introduced a special initiative for passengers booking unreserved tickets via its unified mobile platform, the RailOne app. The move further strengthens Indian Railways’ commitment to cashless transactions and aims to make daily travel more convenient for millions of passengers. Under

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India’s Household Debt Rises to 41.3% of GDP, Consumption Loans Dominate: RBI

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India’s household debt increased to 41.3 per cent of gross domestic product at the end of March 2025, higher than the five-year average of 38.3 per cent, with consumption-related borrowings forming the largest share, the Reserve Bank of India said in its Financial Stability Report. The central bank noted that despite the rise, India’s household

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Protest Against Railway Eviction Notice in Burnpur, 7-Day Deadline Given

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Burnpur: The South Eastern Railway has issued notices to shop owners operating on railway land in the market area adjacent to Burnpur railway station, asking them to vacate the land within seven days. Protesting against this directive, shopkeepers of the Burnpur station market staged a demonstration on Tuesday. Upon receiving information about the protest, Asansol

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China Begins Granting Licences for Rare Earth Magnet Imports into India

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China has started issuing licences for the export of rare earth magnets to India, offering partial relief to industries dependent on these critical materials, government officials said. The approvals are being routed through Chinese suppliers serving Indian companies as well as Indian units of foreign firms. Companies that have received or are in the process

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ISRO’s LVM3 Successfully Launches US Communication Satellite into Low Earth Orbit

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In a landmark Christmas Eve mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday successfully launched a next-generation US communication satellite using its heaviest rocket, the LVM3-M6. The 43.5-metre-tall LVM3-M6 lifted off at 8.54 am from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. After a flight of around 15 minutes, the rocket

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Questions Raised Over ECL’s Safety Measures, Allegations of Negligence After Coal Mine Collapse Injures Woman in Barabani

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Barabani and Asansol: Yet another accident at a coal mine in Barabani has brought ECL’s safety arrangements under sharp scrutiny, exposing alleged lapses and negligence. The incident occurred at the Begunia coal mine under Salanpur Area in Barabani. A 51-year-old woman, Mala Bauri, a resident of Kapista village in Barabani, was seriously injured after a

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Budget 2026: Why Raising the LTCG Exemption Could Benefit Investors More Than Cutting Tax Rates

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As expectations build around Budget 2026, long-term capital gains (LTCG) taxation has once again come into focus. While many investors hope for a reduction in the LTCG tax rate, experts suggest that increasing the exemption limit could provide far greater relief, especially to small and retail investors. At present, long-term capital gains from listed equities

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Heavy Snowfall in Kashmir to Trigger Chilly Christmas Across Eastern India Including kolkata

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Shrayan Sen Widespread and heavy snowfall has been recorded across Kashmir as an active western disturbance continues to influence the western Himalayan region. Meteorological conditions indicate that snowfall will persist until December 22, keeping temperatures well below normal in the mountains and surrounding areas. Snowfall to Continue Till December 22 The current western disturbance remains

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