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CGHS package rates for the above items. The other terms and conditions of empanelment shall remain unchanged," said the OM. The revised rates will be valid till further orders, the OM said.

In a blog post, the ECB is at pains to debunk a number of myths about the role of a future digital euro, insisting that the new digital currency would be designed from the outset to preserve the economic function of commercial banks. It achieves this by placing strict limits on individual digital euro holdings and restricting merchants from hoarding digital euros processed at the checkout. Nor would the digital euro accrue interest - a feature which former Bank of England economist Andy Haldane has called out as "stealth tax scandal". Users would be able to seamlessly link their digital euro account to a payment account with their bank, says the ECB, enabling a 'reverse waterfall' mechanism.

CBSE Board Exam 2024: Class 10, 12 exams begins today amid farmers protest The education minister was speaking at an event in Chhattisgarh. The union minister on Monday launched the PM SHRI (Prime Minister Schools for Rising India) scheme in Chhattisgarh under which 211 schools of the state will be upgraded.

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday will embark on a whirlwind tour of Bihar, during which he is likely to cover all 38 districts of the state within a span of 11 days. Evocatively titled 'Jan Vishwas Yatra', a mass outreach programme aimed at winning «public trust», Yadav, who recently lost the deputy chief minister's post, will commence the tour from Muzaffarpur. He is scheduled to address two more public meetings, in Sitamarhi and Sheohar, before reaching Motihari, the town where East Champaran district is headquartered, for a night halt. On the eve of the commencement of the tour, Yadav went live on Facebook late on Monday evening when he called Chief Minister Nitish Kumar an «old-fashioned leader who would do well to give up his chair on his own».

In a blog post, the ECB is at pains to debunk a number of myths about the role of a future digital euro, insisting that the new digital currency would be designed from the outset to preserve the economic function of commercial banks. It achieves this by placing strict limits on individual digital euro holdings and restricting merchants from hoarding digital euros processed at the checkout. Nor would the digital euro accrue interest - a feature which former Bank of England economist Andy Haldane has called out as "stealth tax scandal". Users would be able to seamlessly link their digital euro account to a payment account with their bank, says the ECB, enabling a 'reverse waterfall' mechanism.

rupee was the most stable emerging market currency in the past year amid global economic uncertainty. What are the factors that contributed to its relative stability? It is largely the narrowing current account deficit (CAD), besides robust economic fundamentals. Atmadip Ray explains how CAD influences the rupee movement and what are the consequences of a high deficit ratio. What is CAD? A country's current account is a calculation of the total value of goods and services imported and exported. If the value of goods and services imported exceeds the value of goods and services exported, then the current account turns into deficit mode. It considers the sum of trade balance and net income of companies from abroad. The current account deficit or surplus is expressed as a percentage of gross domestic product.

₹10,000 crore, and an expected compensation from engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney for faulty engines. The legal dispute with Credit Suisse traces back to November 2011 when SpiceJet, then under the ownership of Kalanithi Maran, entered into a 10-year aircraft servicing agreement with SR Technics, a Swiss company providing maintenance, repair and overhaul services for aircraft.

₹708.69 crore from ₹576.41 crore for the next two years to enhance natural rubber production and productivity as well as reduce import dependency in the years to come, a senior official said on Monday. Under the scheme, the Rubber Board provides subsidies for new planting and replanting (of senile plantations) to growers. According to commerce ministry additional secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia, the funds will be used for supporting the plantation of rubber, generation of planting material, productivity enhancement, formation of rubber producers' societies, and rubber research and training.

Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, which started on January 14 from Thoubal in Manipur and will end on March 20 in Mumbai, spanning the country from east to west, was planned with the aim of pre-poll mobilisation of voters. It was expected to repeat the success of Bharat Jodo Yatra which had catapulted Rahul to the top of the news for a long period and positioned him as a leader who had the support of different sections in India. A large number of celebrities and politicians from different parties had joined Rahul to deliver the message that Rahul is a big leader who enjoys widespread support. However, the Nyay Yatra pales in comparison to the previous yatra. Rahul has been isolated as alliance members have been ditching the party during the yatra. How Bharat Jodo Yatra fared

PTI quoted Vinod Kumar as saying. Meanwhile, a fresh bout of snowfall began in Ladakh on Monday. Known as 'Gateway to Ladakh', Drass – a tiny village in Kargil was covered in a white blanket of snow.

Norway says it will transfer tax funds to the Palestinian Authority that have been frozen for months because of a dispute with Israel

Retirement planning has become a crucial consideration for individuals in the ever-changing Indian landscape. With demographic shifts and an ageing population, strategic retirement planning holds even greater importance. To assist these individuals, the State Bank of India (SBI) offers a scheme for reverse mortgage loans so that they can sustain themselves financially. Through this scheme, the bank offers payments to borrowers in exchange for the mortgage of their residential property.

In a stock exchange notice today (19 February), the trust said it now intends to bring a part 20 claim in the High Court against its investment adviser HSM, in which it will seek a full indemnity.  «The company is concerned, having been assured by Mr Mercuriadis and the investment adviser that these claims are without merit and that they intend to vigorously defend them, that the request for an indemnity was refused,» it said.  Hipgnosis Songs Fund seeks indemnity against potential liabilities from ongoing lawsuit SONG, which is not insured to cover the costs of the claim, said ear...

₹6,424 per share. This uptick was followed by a report by CNBC-TV18 revealing the company's participation in the bidding process for Novartis AG's stake in Novartis India. The management of Dr.

The U.S. government is giving chip maker GlobalFoundries $1.5 billion in grants to build and expand facilities in New York and Vermont, the first major award in a program that aims to reinvigorate domestic chip production. The award from the Commerce Department kicks off what is expected to be a series of cash injections into semiconductor manufacturing projects in Arizona, Texas, New York and Ohio in the coming weeks.

BSE PSU index has soared over 97 percent in the last 1 year and over 22 percent in 2024 YTD. Just in Feb, the index has advanced 10 percent, extending gains for the fourth straight session. Before this, it rose 11.2 percent in January 2024, 15.3 percent in December 2023 and 10.3 percent in November 2023.

Indian rupee was the most stable of the emerging market currencies in the last year? It's largely the narrowing current account deficit (CAD), besides other strong economic fundamentals. Here's an ET Explainer on how the CAD influences the rupee movement and what are the consequences of a high deficit ratio. What is the current account deficit? A country's current account is a calculation of the total value of goods and services imported and exported. If the value of goods and services imported exceeds the value of goods and services exported then the current account turns into deficit mode. It takes into account the sum of trade balance and net income of companies from abroad. Current account deficit or surplus is expressed as a percentage of a country's gross domestic product.

Small finance banks (SFBs) often offer comparatively higher interest rates on fixed deposits (FDs) than what private and public sector banks offer. Interest rates on FDs usually range from 8 to 8.5% in small finance banks now. Higher returns can be lucrative for many but how safe is it to invest in FDs in small finance banks? Do remember that deposits in small finance banks are covered under the insurance scheme provided by Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) to the tune of Rs 5 lakh. The amount includes both principal amount and interest. POTD, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana interest rates hiked; investors who will get higher rates on these small saving schemes Here's a look at some of these small finance banks that provide relatively high-interest rates for regular fixed deposits.

Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley caused a stir on social media with a rapid-fire barrage of 26 tweets within 40 minutes. The tweets covered a range of topics, from sharp criticism of Russia, its President Vladimir Putin, and former President Donald Trump, to comments on U.S. immigrant laws. The unusual tweeting spree began around 5:00 pm, GMT-5, with tweets appearing unrelated and lacking context.

₹500 crore capital into IFCI in the second half of FY25—even though the Union budget of 2024-25 has not made any allocation—to reduce its debt and strengthen its financials, thereby easing the burden on any other entity or strategic investor involved in its restructuring. IFCI shares closed 4.58% higher at ₹54.57 on the BSE on Friday. Set up in 1948 as a development financial institution, IFCI was later turned into a non-banking finance company (NBFC).

vehicle insurance incurs regardless of the vehicle’s usage? What if you take your car out of the garage only once a week for a short drive. Effectively, less car usage means lower possibility of collision and therefore, leads to fewer insurance claims. This should, ideally, incentivise the policyholder to pay a lower premium but it doesn’t happen in a standard comprehensive car insurance plan.