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03.01 / 07:15

Citizens Experts folk IDBI Bank special fixed deposit last date extended; hikes FD interest rate by 10 bps on this tenure

Earn up to 7.5% FD interest rate: Bank of India introduces new special fixed deposit with higher interest rates “Extension of ‘Utsav FD’ for 375 Days and 444 Days up to March 31, 2024,” stated the IDBI Bank website.

03.01 / 03:43

Booking Citizens economy Bill President country Brazil's economy improves during President Lula's first year back, but a political divide remains

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva likes to boast he had a good first year after returning to the job

03.01 / 03:42

Citizens Coronavirus pandemic country travelers Thai prime minister says visa-free policy for Chinese visitors to be made permanent in March

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says his country and China will soon implement visa-free entry for each other’s citizens

03.01 / 03:26

Citizens Waters rock reports Earthquake news: Afghanistan shudders twice within 30 minutes

Afghanistan's Fayzabad experienced seismic activity on January 3, with two earthquakes shaking the region, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The initial quake occurred at 00:28:52 IST, registering a magnitude of 4.4 at a depth of 80 km. It was located 126 km east of Fayzabad.

03.01 / 00:07

Provident Cooper Citizens Platform information reports testing Grab ‘This LPL case is a grab bag,’ says industry attorney

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. closed the year with substantial, multimillion-dollar penalties against two prominent firms, LPL Financial and Interactive Brokers.

02.01 / 18:52

Provident Citizens reports Citizenship cut-off date likely to be extended beyond Dec 31, 2014

extended beyond December 31, 2014, and the persecuted minorities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan will be able to apply for citizenship online through a dedicated portal, once the rules for Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019, are notified, said a top official. They said that the long-pending rules may be notified soon.

02.01 / 18:45

Citizens Aware awards country fencing Smart fencing of 300 km along Myanmar border to begin soon

ethnic clashes and illegal migration of Chin-Kuki nationals from Myanmar, the Centre is set to issue orders for smart fencing for an additional 300 kilometres out of the 1,643 km of India-Myanmar border, running along Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram, said a senior government official. The fencing of the remaining length of the border is likely to be completed in the next four and half years, the official said. The development comes after the initial pilot project of 10 km was completed last year and work for another 80 km was awarded, taking the total smart fencing to 390 km.

02.01 / 17:28

Citizens Bill country exclusive travelers 2024 Citizenship Amendment Act rules ready, set to be notified before Lok Sabha elections 2024

CAA soon. Once the rules are issued, the law can be implemented and those eligible can be granted Indian citizenship," the government official said. When asked if the CAA rules will be notified before the Lok Sabha elections 2024, the official said, "Yes, much before that." "The rules are ready and the online portal is also in place and the entire process will be online.

02.01 / 14:24

Citizens country end Govt plans to end Free Movement Regime with Myanmar to check influx of illegal migrants, insurgents

Under the FMR, every member of the hill tribes, who is either a citizen of India or a citizen of Myanmar and who is resident of any area within 16 km on either side of border can cross over on production of a border pass with one year validity and can stay up to two weeks per visit. «We are going to end the FMR along the Indo-Myanmar border soon. We are going to put fencing along the entire border.

02.01 / 12:36

Citizens President Celebrity country reports travelers Ram Mandir consecration ceremony: Temple trust invites Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for 22 Jan event in Ayodhya

we will meet him and invite him," Kameshwar Chaupal said. The Ram Temple trust has decided to keep the invitee list small as they expressed inability to follow security protocols for the high-level dignitaries.

02.01 / 09:17

Citizens film Actor country fun stars shock ‘Thank your Tarak anna’: Fans from earthquake-stricken Japan get emotional at Jr NTR’s thoughtful post, thanks ‘RRR’ star for his ‘kind heart’

Jr NTR was already somewhat of a sensation in Japan after the phenomenal success of the 2022 magnum opus ‘RRR’. However, a thoughtful gesture towards the earth-quake-stricken country has made the ‘Janatha Garage’ star even more popular in the ‘Land Of The Rising Sun’. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, the ‘RRR’ star extended his support to Japan and her citizens. “Back home today from Japan and deeply shocked by the earthquakes hitting. Spent the entire last week there, and my heart goes out to everyone affected. Grateful for the resilience of the people and hoping for a swift recovery. Stay strong, Japan,” wrote the actor. The post went viral on the microblogging site, gaining more than 39K likes and 887K views.

02.01 / 07:07

Citizens tenor exclusive Up to 7.50% FD interest rate: Bank of India launches super special fixed deposit scheme

₹2 Crores to less than Rs. 50 Crores. The fixed deposit has a specific maturity period of 175 days, starting from January 1st, 2024.

01.01 / 18:58

Target Citizens Pool performer stage track recommendations What to expect from the Sixteenth Finance Commission?

NEW DELHI : The government on Sunday named former vice chairman of Niti Aayog and Columbia University professor Arvind Panagariya as the chairman of the Sixteenth Finance Commission (SFC), a constitutional body. Mint takes a look at what to expect from the SFC. Finance commissions are independent constitutional bodies with a key role to play in the division of the Centre’s net tax proceeds between Central and state governments keeping in mind the fiscal needs of the states.

01.01 / 15:50

Citizens Experts country Hafeez Contractor, Sasaki, Buro Happold join hands for Dharavi redevelopment

₹5,069 crore bid to redevelop Dharavi. “We anticipate the harmonious fusion of expertise from our world-class partners and the vibrancy and spirit of Dharavi’s citizens to cultivate a model of urban redevelopment that the world can look up to and can be replicated across other locations and cities," the spokesperson said.

01.01 / 10:50

Waves Citizens Waters rock reports evacuation Japan earthquake: India issues emergency contact for its citizens after tsunami alerts | Details here

Japan has issued emergency contact numbers for Indian citizens in the Japanese archipelago. The embassy has also set up a control room for Indians to contact, as central Japan was struck by a series of powerful earthquakes on Monday, January 1. Japan was hit by at least 21 earthquakes in a span of 90 minutes.

01.01 / 10:50

Waves Citizens country information reports Department evacuation Updates Japan Earthquake LIVE Updates: Japan issues 5 tsunami warnings after 21 earthquakes

Japan earthquake tsunami LIVE news updates: In a major tragedy on the day of New Year, Japan was hit by 21 above 4.0 magnitude on Monday. The earthquakes, which were as intense as 7.6 magnitude triggered infrastructure collapse in the country with people running to save their lives.

01.01 / 09:44

Blockchain Binance Citizens scam show reports Attorney Says They Are “Receiving 5-6 Emails a Day” From Victims of Pig Butchering Scams

Pig butchering scams, a rapidly growing criminal activity involving online romance, fake crypto investments, and human trafficking, have been plaguing US citizens, resulting in significant financial losses.

01.01 / 09:23

Provident Citizens Gap country hospital innovations information regulatory Key regulatory developments that changed the course of insurance industry in 2023

Embracing regulatory transformation and innovation, the year 2023 was nothing short of a milestone for the insurance industry. The dynamic customer needs served as a catalyst of change and the industry rose to the occasion with several customer-centric policy changes. The regulatory authority is already steering the sector towards Insurance 2.0 with initiatives like Bima Trinity bringing about better accessibility and inclusivity to the insurance industry.

01.01 / 09:23

Man Citizens Death Healthcare love consequences travelers The critical role of Wills and Power of Attorney for senior citizens

The years closer to retirement bring with it a sense of accomplishment. For a lot of senior citizens, it is a time to unwind and enjoy the fruits of their labor. It is an ideal time for them to think about their legacy and get a handle on their assets – a responsibility that can be effectively addressed by making a Will.

31.12 / 20:27

Digital Citizens Google Pool country electronic innovations 2024 Predictions for 2024: Rapid growth in digital infrastructure and tech on cards

digital infrastructure and technology sector. This prediction is supported by several key factors, including government initiatives, increased foreign investment, a burgeoning startup ecosystem, and a growing talent pool in the technology sector. Firstly, the Indian government has been actively promoting digitalization across various sectors.

31.12 / 15:33

Citizens Platform Remark film Actor Inside stars Akshay Kumar bats for long-lasting fitness, accepting one's appearance in PM's Mann Ki Baat

Akshay Kumar on Sunday in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat. The actor was one of the many personalities from different walks of life who shared their tips on fitness in the 108th episode of the broadcast, the last for the year 2023. Akshay, 56, thanked the prime minister for giving him a platform in Mann Ki Baat to share his thoughts with the citizens.

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