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rewards from Rs one lakh to Rs 12. 5 lakh for people will provide information and intelligence on trans border tunnels, drones, narcotics, militants, people talking to handlers in Pakistan and separatists in jail and activities in masjid, madrasas and colleges. The J&K police posted a notification on social media platform X stating that cash rewards for the people who will provide information and intelligence and the general public can share such information with district SSPs ensuring that the identity of the person will be kept secret. The highest reward has been announced for those giving specific information about the presence of militants, resulting in successful operations leading to arrest or combat.

Follow Happy New Year 2024 LIVE Updates here The Delhi Police has already intensified security checks at Connaught Place and other hubs. "We have identified 59 spots where people will come to celebrate New Year. We will take steps to prevent drunk driving cases and prioritise women's safety to avoid eve-teasing incidents," said DCP (Shahdara) Rohit Meena.

Mumbai Trans Harbour Sea Link: All you need to know The engineering marvel will take off at Sewri in south Mumbai, crossing over Thane Creek and terminating at Chirle in the distant outskirts of Navi Mumbai. It has been in the making since 2018. Originally expected to be completed in 4.5 years, the infrastructure project was delayed by eight months due to Covid-19 pandemic.

shares his outlook for 2024 and what investors should do in the current scenario. In the last few years, India has done exceptionally well. And it is a function of India doing well and others doing badly.

Bank of Baroda has hiked interest rates on retail term deposits from 10 basis points to up to 125 basis points on various maturity buckets.These rates are applicable on deposits below ₹2 crore with effect from today, December 29. After the latest hike, BoB offers an interest range ranging from 4.25 % to 7.255 to general customers. Bank of Baroda offers senior citizens an interest rate ranging from 4.75% to 7.75% on deposits maturing in seven days to ten years.

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ANI reported. A video of the conversation between the two went viral on social media on Saturday. In the video, Irani can be heard telling the DIOS, "Whatever pendency you have on your desk, clear it today itself...Display some humanity.

Will the Modi government raise the interest rates of small savings schemes for the coming year 2024 or will they again be left unchanged like those in the previous quarters – this was the question on the top of the minds of most retail investors before the rate announcement.

Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday apologized for the incorrect translation of a verse from Bhagavad Gita on his social media post. Opposition parties including Congress, CPI(M) and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi attacked the post. Congress party questioned if the government of India subscribed to Sarma's view to the post which read that serving the Brahmins, Ksatriyas and Vaishyas is the natural duty of the Shudras. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Sarma wrote, “As a routine I upload one sloka of Bhagavad Gita every morning on my social media handles.

In the constantly evolving world of cryptocurrency, the buzz is all about the potential for a Bitcoin bull run, fueled by a low exchange supply. This anticipated surge is not just good news for Bitcoin enthusiasts but also for altcoin investors, particularly those eyeing Cardano (ADA) and the fast-rising memecoin, RebelSatoshi (RBLZ).

Public Provident Fund (PPF), Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), Mahila Samman Saving Certificate, Kisan Vikas Patra, National Savings Certificate. (NSC) and Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) are due for revision. The government decides the interest rates on small savings schemes every quarter.

Delhi: In the capital city, the Delhi Traffic Police has deployed 2,500 personnel to manage traffic, with a particular focus on key areas such as Connaught Place, Lajpat Nagar, Hauz Khas, and South Extension markets. An additional 250 teams will be dedicated to checking instances of drunken driving on New Year's Eve.

₹2 crore with effect from today, December 29. The increase in rates is largely focused on shorter-term maturity buckets, specifically those less than 1 year.

Before the year is over, a lucky someone could win the estimated life-altering US$760 million (over C$1 billion) Powerball jackpot.

How the interest rate of RBI Floating Rate Savings Bonds 2020 (Taxable) is calculated The interest rate of RBI Floating Rate Savings Bonds 2020 (Taxable) is not fixed. It is linked to the interest rate of the National Savings Scheme (NSC), a small savings scheme offered by the Union government. RBI Floating Rate Savings Bonds will pay 0.35% higher than what NSC offers.

New Year celebrations. Tight security arrangements have been for parties on New Year's Eve. Take a look at city-wise restrictions in India, 1) Delhi: Delhi Traffic Police will deploy 2,500 personnel to ensure smooth movement of vehicles and 250 teams will be tasked with checking drunken driving on New Year's Eve, officials said.

Bhagavad Gita on his social media handle. The post triggered accusations of promoting caste divisions in the state. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Sarma wrote, “As a routine, I upload one sloka of Bhagavad Gita every morning on my social media handles.

Infosys recently castigated the violence that erupted in Bengaluru on Wednesday, when some Kannada language fanatics vandalised signboards and billboards. Taking to X, the entrepreneur pointed out that although the promotion of local language and culture is undoubtedly important, it cannot come at the cost of law and order and the well-being of the citizens. “Yes local language is important but why are you quiet about such violence? You were our CP before and used to protect us! The issue is the violence and lack of police protection, not language. We must respect Kannada but no violence” he tweeted. Many netizens flooded his comment section agreeing with his stance. An X user wrote, “Vandalism, Violence, Destruction of property and Intimidation is not acceptable and zero tolerance. Police were made mute spectators by a clueless and helpless State Home Minister. This is totally sponsored to divert attention of serious issues and everyone has fallen for it..” Pai also applauded the Karnataka state government when Narayan Gowda, the leader of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV), the organisation that masterminded the attack, and fellow vandals were arrested and taken into custody. Retweeting the news of their arrest, Pai praised the state government for their dedication to maintaining law and order. “Thanks to our Home Minister @DrParameshwara and Minister for Bengaluru @DKShivakumar for standing up for Bengaluru and Rule of law. Violence by anybody is unacceptable in any civilized society. Govt should enforce the law, make the violators compensate the victims of violence,” he wrote.

₹15,956.3096 crore have been sold in 29 tranches, State Bank of India (SBI) said on Tuesday in a reply to a right to information (RTI) query. The RTI was filed by transparency activist and war veteran Commodore Lokesh Batra. The bank said that of the total bonds that were sold, 194 bonds worth ₹23.8874 crore were not encashed and thus transferred to the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF).

No Taxation for Annuity Plans to Benefit Both Retirees and the Industry: Many Indians don't save enough for retirement, and the gap between needed and available retirement funds is expected to reach $85 trillion by 2050. To help close this gap, consider these steps: Investing in pension and annuity products is crucial for income after retirement. Making taxes simpler or removing them for these products will encourage more people to invest in these important financial protections.

Mint takes a look into previous incidents targeting the Israeli embassy in India, and possible reasons. On the evening of 26 December, a loud blast occurred near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi. There were no casualties but the incident has heightened fears of possible attacks on Israeli citizens in India.