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26.02 / 10:21
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How credit scores can make or break your chances of securing a loan
In today's financial landscape, a loan is generally granted based on an applicant's credit score, a three-digit number that ranges from 300 to 900, with 900 being the best. It reflects how consistently an individual repays debt.
26.02 / 09:13
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Not received PM Kisan 19th instalment? Get this money in your bank account after doing e-KYC
19th instalment of the PM Kisan Yojana on February 24, 2025, for eligible beneficiaries, while addressing an event in Bhagalpur, Bihar. To be eligible to receive the 19th instalment, farmers must complete e-KYC if they haven’t received Rs 2,000 in their bank accounts yet. All landholding farmer families with cultivable land in their name are eligible for the PM-Kisan scheme. Farmers are encouraged to complete their e-KYC at the earliest to avoid any discontinuity in receiving their financial aid.
26.02 / 09:13
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Centre to spend Rs 4,800 cr for waterways development in Assam in 5 years: Sonowal
Sarbananda Sonowal said on Wednesday that the Centre will spend Rs 4,800 crore for developing waterways and related infrastructure in Assam in the next five years. The ports, shipping and waterways minister was speaking at a session on the state's road, railway and riverine infrastructure at the 'Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit' here.
26.02 / 08:07
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'Pope Francis is stable and working': Hospital provides important health update
Pope Francis remained in critical but stable condition on Tuesday as he continued working from the hospital while battling double pneumonia. The Vatican stated that the 88-year-old pontiff had not experienced any new respiratory crises and that his blood parameters were stable. A follow-up CAT scan was conducted in the evening to assess his lung infection, though the results were not disclosed. Doctors maintained a guarded prognosis.
26.02 / 07:29
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Welspun One invests over Rs 2,000-cr WOLP Fund 2, upsizes corpus by Rs 1,000 cr
industrial real estate manager Welspun One has invested over Rs 2,000 crore across nine Grade A warehousing assets through its WOLP Fund 2, marking the complete deployment of the fund.
26.02 / 07:29
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Bengaluru techie’s AC request to cab driver turns into a nightmare. Even knowing Kannada well couldn’t save him
passenger safety. What started as a simple request for the driver to turn on the AC quickly escalated into a distressing encounter involving threats, harassment, and relentless intimidation.
26.02 / 07:29
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Government inks pact with Paytm for mentorship, market access, funding opportunities for startups
Paytm (One 97 communications Ltd) under which the company would provide mentorship, infrastructure support, market access, and funding opportunities to startups, an official statement said on Wednesday. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) with Paytm to foster innovation and accelerate the growth of manufacturing and fintech startups in India, the commerce and industry ministry said.
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26.02 / 04:35
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Karnataka MLAs to get recliners for post-lunch naps in assembly lounge
Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker UT Khader is making arrangements to provide recliner chairs for legislators to rest during the upcoming Assembly session, starting next month, reported ANI.
26.02 / 04:35
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Exports of organic products from Uttarakhand register sharp decline: COII
Confederation of Organic Food Producers and Marketing Agencies on Tuesday expressed concern over a sharp decline of 66 per cent in exports of organic products from Uttarakhand. «Exports of organic products in Uttarakhand have fallen from 285 tonnes worth Rs 11.6 crore in 2022-23 to 97 tonnes worth Rs.4.2 crore in 2023-24, registering a sharp decrease of 66 per cent,» COII Chairman DS Rawat said, addressing a training & demonstration programme for sustainable organic export attended by over 100 farmers at Pantnagar.
26.02 / 04:31
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Trump proposes $5 million ‘Gold Card’ that would grant US residency
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. WASHINGTON—President Trump said Tuesday that he would allow wealthy individuals to pay $5 million for a “gold card" that would grant them permanent U.S. residency, ending an existing program that offers green cards to people who invest in the country.
26.02 / 01:13
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KKR, Partners Group to lead Darwinbox funding round
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Global private equity firms KKR and Partners Group are nearing a deal to lead a $120-150 million funding round in HR-tech services provider Darwinbox, said three people aware of the development, as private equity firms continue to hunt for mature tech startups closer to profitability. The deal, likely to value the company at around $950 million, will be a mix of primary and secondary fundraise, the people said on the condition of anonymity.
25.02 / 20:53
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Canadian bankers say cautious clients keeping 'their powder dry' amid Trump tariff threats
United States President Donald Trump has not officially imposed 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods, but his threats have already created a “bit of stasis” among Canadian banking clients who have become more cautious about their next steps, executives say.
25.02 / 17:19
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RBI reduces risk weights on bank loans to NBFCs, MFIs
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Amid cries of deficit liquidity in the banking system and funding crunch for several small lenders, the Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday reduced the risk weights on bank loans to non-banking finance companies and microfinance loans. The central bank has restored the risk weights on bank loans to NBFCs to the levels before they were hiked in November 2023.
25.02 / 15:19
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What to know about Elon Musk’s ‘What did you do last week?’ email
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The new director of the FBI said over the weekend to staff that they should ‘pause any responses’ to the email. Federal workers faced conflicting guidance from President Trump, their agencies and union leaders in responding to a request to detail their professional accomplishments over the past week.
25.02 / 12:43
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Wordle answer and hints today – February 25, 2025: Struggling with Tuesday Wordle #1347? Get your clues and solution here!
two vowels and a repeated letter, making it a bit harder than usual. Need a little extra help? We’ll provide step-by-step clues, tips, and finally, the full answer below—so scroll carefully!
25.02 / 12:21
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Reliance Jio, Airtel and VI offer free subscription of JioHotstar with these prepaid plans
Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) are offering prepaid plans which include JioHotstar Mobile subscriptions, allowing users to stream content, including the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy and Women's Premier League, without additional charges.
25.02 / 11:01
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We finally have clarity on the role of consent managers under India’s privacy law
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. When India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act) was enacted in 2023, it was the first data protection law to reference an entity called the ‘Consent Manager.’ However, since the Act said very little about what this consent manager was supposed to do, speculation within the private sector was rife.
25.02 / 09:27
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India’s GDP growth likely improved to 6.3% in December quarter: Mint poll
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s economic growth likely rose to 6.3% in the December quarter from 5.4% the previous quarter after a rise in government spending and a revival in consumption, especially in rural areas, provided support, according to a median estimate of 23 economists polled by Mint. Despite the rise, growth will be more than two percentage points lower than the rise seen in the same quarter a year ago.
25.02 / 08:15
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Commercial real estate shifts to sustainability amid rising demand
green buildings is transforming India's commercial real estate sector, with a substantial portion of Grade A office demand driven by global capability centres (GCCs) and IT/IT-enabled services (ITeS) firms.
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