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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Syrian government forces are responding to a series of clashes and ambushes launched by partisans of the deposed Assad regime, the biggest domestic military challenge yet to the former rebel group trying to hold the country together with stretched manpower.

BNP Paribas has secured a prime office space in Mumbai’s business district Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), leasing a ground-floor unit in a commercial complex at a monthly rental of Rs 811 per sq ft, making it one of the most expensive commercial property deals in the country. ET has reported earlier this week that Elon Musk-owned electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla Inc leased space in BKC at monthly rentals of Rs 881 per sq ft setting a new national record surpassing the earlier benchmark set by Apple Inc at Rs 738 per sq ft in January. The BNP Paribas’ lease agreement was finalized on February 18, with the five-year lease tenure set to commence later this year on August 16. The bank will occupy a 3,497 sq ft chargeable area in Maker Maxity’s 1 North Avenue, paying a total rent of Rs 28.36 lakh per month to the landlord, Neelammegha Investments and Trading Company.

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Ladki Bahin Yojana are eagerly waiting to receive the next instalment. Ahead of International Women's Day 2025, the Maharashtra government has announced that it will deposit the pending instalments in the bank accounts of 2.52 crore eligible women. Also read: Maiya Samman Yojana: Rs 2,500 to be credited in only these women's accounts; check date and eligibility Maharashtra Women and Child Welfare Minister Aditi Tatkare shared the update, emphasizing the scheme's goal of empowering women through financial assistance. The 8th and 9th instalments for February and March will amount to a total honorarium of Rs 3,000 (Rs 1500 + Rs 1500), as per the social media post. As per the official statement, these funds will be credited by March 7, 2025.

Indifi Technologies, a leading digital lending platform has released its latest findings from its user database, just ahead of International Women’s Day, highlighting a remarkable trend that nearly 60% of female entrepreneurs who secured business loans from the platform witnessed a more than 10% uptick in their revenue before the end of their loan tenure. The findings also highlight a compelling trend of women entrepreneurs from tier-2 cities and beyond increasingly seeking business loans. Since the company’s inception in 2015, women borrowers in these regions accounted for just 12.5% of total disbursals. However, this number has seen a remarkable rise over the years, reaching 37% in 2024, highlighting the growing financial inclusion and accessibility of credit for women-led businesses beyond metro cities. Alok Mittal, Co-founder & MD, Indifi Technologies, said, in a statement, «Our commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs and bridging the financial gap for women-businesses remain steadfast. It is incredibly encouraging to see that nearly 60% of these businesses achieve over 10% revenue growth after securing a loan. This is clear proof of how access to the right financial support can drive real impact. This growth speaks to the resilience, ambition, and potential of women entrepreneurs across the country. As more women embrace digital lending to scale their businesses, we are excited to support them on their journey and see this momentum continue to build.»

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The union government proposes to expand the network of digital banking units (DBU) across the country by nearly doubling their number to around 200 in just over a year.

Donald Trump has once again criticised India’s trade policies, calling it a «very high tariff nation» and warning that reciprocal tariffs will come into effect on April 2. Speaking at an Oval Office event on Thursday, Trump described the upcoming levies as «the big one» among the many duties his administration has planned. India is expected to be hit particularly hard by these measures due to its high tariffs compared to the US. The comments come as Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is in Washington for discussions with Trump administration officials on trade policy between the two nations. Trump, known for his strong stance on trade, has repeatedly accused India of imposing unfair trade barriers that hurt American businesses. He has previously called India the «biggest tariff abuser» and the «tariff king.»

financial security for their families. Yet, many still take a backseat when it comes to investing for themselves. Financial independence isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. A woman who controls her finances controls her future. Whether securing a child’s education, navigating career breaks, or planning for retirement, financial security empowers women to make choices on their terms. The good news? The tide is turning. Women are no longer just savers; they are investors. Women now constitute over 25% of individual mutual fund investors and the share of mutual fund assets held by women has risen from 15% in March 2017 to nearly 21% as of December 2023. Women's SIP contributions are 25% higher than men's, and female SIP investors now make up one in four, compared to one in five in the previous year.

Amit Shah said that under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, youth will now be able to write their Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) examination in all languages in the eighth schedule, including Tamil. He inaugurated various infrastructure and development projects at the 56th Raising Day of CISF in Arakkonam, Ranipet, on Friday. He released the CISF journal 'Sentinel' on the occasion. He reviewed the parade being held at the 56th Raising Day of CISF in Arakkonam.

Tech Mahindra in China, addressed a diverse audience representing over 15+ countries. The talk explored India’s rich technological heritage, tracing its roots from Sanskrit texts to the development of large language models tailored to India's diverse dialects. Emphasizing India's commitment to responsible AI, Sharma highlighted Prime Minister Modi’s co-chairing of the Paris Summit as a testament to the country’s leadership in fostering AI for good and for all. The discussion also shed light on India’s thriving startup ecosystem, ranking 19th globally, with Bengaluru securing a spot among the top 10 startup hubs worldwide. India’s substantial new investment of $3 billion in AI infrastructure, the National Quantum Mission, and advancements in AI-driven applications across agriculture, cleantech, spacetech, and healthcare were underscored as key milestones.

The Nifty futures closed positively with gains of 0.80%, at 22,620 levels on Thursday.

Scott Bessent, a seasoned Wall Street investor, was confirmed on January 28, 2025, as the 79th US Secretary of the Treasury, becoming the first openly gay cabinet member in a Republican administration. At 62, Bessent brings four decades of global investment experience to the role, having built strong ties with international financial leaders. His nomination secured bipartisan support in the Senate with a 68-29 vote. Republican Senator Mike Crapo praised Bessent’s commitment to economic growth, while Democratic Senator Ron Wyden expressed concerns about his alignment with President Donald Trump’s policies. «It is crucial to have a Treasury Secretary in place to navigate economic challenges, and I support his confirmation,» Wyden said. Despite reservations, several Senate Democrats backed Bessent, citing the need for stability in financial leadership.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In any word association test, ‘Diego’ would cue the name of football legend Maradona. But for elderly Indians, it recalls Diego Garcia, a geopolitical bugbear of the Cold War era, when India wanted the US to withdraw its forces from an air-base on a small island by that name in the Indian Ocean.

NATO allies, saying he would not do so if they are not paying enough for their own defense. «It's common sense, right,» Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. «If they don't pay, I'm not going to defend them. No, I'm not going to defend them.» Trump said he has been of this view for years and shared it with NATO allies during his 2017-2021 presidential term. Those efforts prompted more spending from other members of the 75-year-old transatlantic alliance, he said, but «even now, it's not enough.»

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : Flush with funds, study-abroad platform Leap is in late-stage talks to acquire study-abroad fintech Prodigy Finance Ltd, with plans to acquire more startups, three persons close to the development told Mint. The final details are being ironed out, and the deal will close soon, said one of the persons, adding that Leap is also evaluating two to three other startups to acquire, with study-abroad consultancy KC Overseas Education being one of the leading prospects.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A real estate investment trust sponsored by asset manager Blackstone Group and Bengaluru developer Sattva Group filed its draft papers with the market regulator for an initial public offering (IPO) to raise around ₹7,000 crore. The Knowledge Realty Trust has a portfolio of 30 Grade A office assets across 48 million sq.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: The debt troubles of Gensol Engineering Ltd, whose loans were downgraded to default by two rating agencies this week, are more pronounced than initially thought. Mint has learnt that Ahmedabad-based solar plant construction company has delayed repayments to one of its largest lenders, the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (Ireda), by up to two months.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: Critical mineral refining and processing company Lohum is looking to raise about $200 million from private equity funds, as it readies to launch an initial public offering (IPO) in early 2027, its founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Rajat Verma said. “Growth will come from capacity expansion.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The recent rebound in India’s stock market could stretch by 1.4% in the short term, said market experts, although they warned that it could be a mere bounce within a larger downtrend as foreign investors remain significantly bearish in the domestic cash and derivatives segment. On Thursday, stock market bulls kept India’s benchmark indexes up for a second straight day following 10 straight sessions of battering.

Federation of Civil Society (FOCS), a valley-based civil organization, will march towards the hill districts on March 8. The organization plans to march from Imphal to Senapati. Several Kuki-Zo organizations have opposed the march, warning them to stay away from Kuki areas. The Federation of Civil Society Organizations has called on all communities to support the Peace Message Rally that will be held from Imphal to Senapati (which is a Naga-dominated area). FOCS President Th. Manihar expressed appreciation for the recent initiative allowing free movement for all communities across the state’s highways and roads. He urged the removal of all red zones and buffer zones in the state and called for all people from all communities to unite once again. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed that free movement across the state be ensured from March 8 onwards. The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) had announced restrictions on movement in the Kuki-Zo areas; even the Village Volunteers Eastern Zone stated that there would be no free movement in Kuki-Zo areas before the establishment of a Separate Administration/Union Territory with a legislature for the Kuki-Zo people.