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As the adage goes — ‘Failing to plan is planning to fail’ — and this holds true, especially when it comes to retirement planning. In India, where the population is aging rapidly, it becomes imperative to chart a tax-smart retirement plan for a secure financial future.

Anurag Singh Thakur, minister of information and broadcasting, and youth affairs & sports, released the ‘Revised Policy Guidelines for setting up Community Radio Stations in India’ on the occasion of ‘World Radio Day’ during the Regional Community Radio Sammelan (South) on 13th February 2024 at Anna University, Chennai. 

Assam government has announced that 'Kaji Nemu' (citrus lemon) has been recognized as the state fruit of Assam. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated, «Our government has decided to declare Kaji Nemu (Citrus Limon) as the State Fruit of Assam. With its unique aroma and antioxidant properties, Assam lemon has enriched our local cuisines. With today’s announcement, it is set to shine on the global fruit map, boosting self-dependency and production.»

Wipro, India’s fourth largest information technology (IT) services firm, on Tuesday said it will acquire US-based insurtech firm Aggne Global Inc and its Hyderabad-based affiliate Aggne Global IT Services for $66 million. Wipro will acquire 60% of the company in an all-cash deal, with an option to purchase the remaining stake over a period of time, as per a stock exchange filing.

Making payments of student loan debts has a statistically negative impact on 401(k) contributions and balances, according to a recent study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute and J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

NEW DELHI : The Union government informed the Supreme Court on Tuesday that it is prepared to engage with the Kerala government on the limits the Centre imposed on the state’s borrowing powers. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the Kerala government, told the court that a state delegation would fly to New Delhi on Wednesday for a dialogue with the Centre.

Three money lessons women investors can learn from these entrepreneurs1) Consistency is keyRachna Baruah, Founder of Madchatter Brand Solutions, highlights the significance of consistency in savings. “It could be a fraction of what you would save otherwise in an ideal case but consistency helps in building habits and a balanced portfolio in the long run," said Rachna Baruah.2) Long-term horizon Baruah also stresses the importance of investing with a long-term perspective. While it may seem insignificant initially, she points out that every contribution compounds over time, ultimately creating significant wealth for the future and reducing financial stress.

Rs 277 crore were spent on lion conservation in the Gir and Greater Gir areas, the abode of Asiatic lions, in the last two years, the Gujarat government informed the legislative assembly on Tuesday. Minister of State for Forest and Environment Mukesh Patel said the Centre has approved a National Wildlife Disease Diagnostic and Referral Centre at Junagadh under 'Project Lion', launched to conserve big cats in 2020. The state government has spent Rs 277.93 crore on lion conservation in 2022 and 2023, the minister said, responding to questions by Congress MLAs during the Question Hour of the ongoing budget session of the assembly here. During this period, 238 lions, including cubs, died in different parts of Gujarat. Of these, 209 lions succumbed to natural causes, while 29 deaths were due to unnatural reasons such as big cats getting hit by vehicles or falling into open wells, he said in a written reply.

OpenAI said Tuesday that the dangers that keep him awake at night regarding artificial intelligence are the «very subtle societal misalignments» that could make the systems wreak havoc. Sam Altman, speaking at the World Government Summit in Dubai via a video call, reiterated his call for a body like the International Atomic Energy Agency to be created to oversee AI that's likely advancing faster than the world expects.

Google recently announced a number of upgrades to its generative AI-based chatbot, including changing its name from Bard to Gemini, releasing a new Android app and unveiling a new Ultra 1.0 language model. Shortly after the announcement, however, Google issued a stern warning to all Gemini users, asking them not to share any confidential information with the chatbot.

The total cost of borrowing is substantially influenced by the interest rate on a personal loan. It is essential to have a thorough understanding of this rate before seeking a loan. The overall cost of borrowing is heavily influenced by the interest rate, as it dictates the additional amount paid in interest on the borrowed sum. A higher interest rate prolongs the loan repayment duration, and conversely, a lower interest rate shortens it. This is due to a higher interest rate leading to a larger share of the monthly payment being allocated to interest rather than reducing the principal amount. As a result, it takes an extended period to reach the point where both the principal and accumulated interest are fully paid off.

autorickshaw drivers of Ola and Uber have threatened to go on strike in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad from this February 20. They are demanding revised cab fares to be implemented Keshav Kshirsagar, president of the Indian Gig Workers Front and Baghtoy Rickshawala auto union, said the companies are still to revise cab fares as set by the regional transport authority (RTA) on Jan 3. He announced plans for a significant demonstration at the Pune regional transport office (RTO) on February 20, followed by a cessation of Ola and Uber cab operations until revised fares are enforced. Additionally, autorickshaws associated with these companies and other app-based aggregators will also suspend services, with only metered autorickshaws remaining operational.

Insurance players need to underwrite disruptions to make the vision of 'insurance for all' a reality by 2047, regulator IRDAI's chief Debasish Panda said on Tuesday. The chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) also emphasised that the approach of 'one-size-fits-all' has become a thing of past due to the radical technology-driven changes taking place in the industry. It's time we retrieve our base, firm up our resolve and collectively underwrite disruptions in the insurance sector and make the vision of 'insurance for all' a reality by 2047. In this process, the role of the actuary becomes paramount. The disruptions in the insurance sector cannot happen without the support of actuaries, Panda said at the 23rd global conference of actuaries organized by the Institute of Actuaries of India here. «There is a need to come out of the traditional and conventional roles and embrace dynamism and agility and also there is a need to see the sector from a different lens,» he said, acknowledging the role of actuaries in designing the insurance products and drive the growth of the sector.

₹10 lakh crore between FY20-FY23," explained the brokerage. It continues to remain ‘overweight’ on Industrials, Autos, Financials and Pharma and prefers ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank, Bajaj Auto, and Cipla in largecaps, and Delhivery, Equitas, AngelOne, Policy Bazaar, Exide, and Petronet in mid/smallcaps. The Indian equity market has consistently outperformed over the past decade as well as in the last one year.

Ashish Kacholia portfolio: Fineotex Chemical shares are one of the multibagger stocks that the Indian stock market has produced in the last few years. This Ashish Kacholia-backed chemical stock has risen from around ₹33.75 to ₹400 apiece level on the NSE, delivering over 1,000 percent return to its positional investors in this time.

The CEO of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI says that the dangers that keep him awake at night regarding artificial intelligence are the “very subtle societal misalignments” that could make the systems wreck havoc

Thai Airways plane.“Global Affairs Canada is aware of the arrest of a Canadian citizen in Thailand.

Milind Deora, Baba Siddique, and Ashok Chavan. Ashok Chavan, who resigned from the primary membership of the party on Monday, is likely to join the BJP on February 15. There is conjecture that his resignation is set to trigger large-scale defections from MLAs.

Mumbai-Ahmedabad train corridor also known as 'Bullet train.' Captioning it “Stay tuned for #BulletTrain in Modi 3.0!", Vaishnaw's post ahead of the upcoming elections, seemed like yet another poll promise in the Indian railways, if Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his cabinet is voted back to power for a third straight term, in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor has been making steady progress since work began in November 2021.

Municipal Corporation here on Monday issued a recovery notice of Rs 2.44 crore against Abdul Malik, a key accused in the violence at Haldwani, asking him to deposit the money to cover damage caused to government property during the clash. The initial assessment of the loss allegedly caused by Malik was pegged at Rs 2.44 crore, the civic body said, asking him to deposit this amount in the Municipal Corporation, Haldwby February 15. In the notice, the officials claimed that Malik's supporters attacked the team that had gone to carry out the demolition drive in 'Malik Ka Bagicha' and damaged the properties of the municipal corporation.

advisory on Monday, suggesting passengers about disruptions due to farmers' protests at various Delhi borders starting Tuesday. Farmers protest LIVE updates “Please be advised that due to the anticipated farmers' protest at different Delhi borders starting on 13.02.2024, there will be traffic diversions in effect. For commercial vehicles, traffic restrictions and diversions will be implemented starting from 12.02.2024.