LivePublic Sector Banks Name 1,629 Wilful Defaulters Owing Over Rs 1.62 Lakh Crore: FinMin
India’s public sector banks have named 1,629 corporate borrowers as wilful defaulters, with unpaid loans totalling Rs 1.62 lakh crore as of 31st March, 2025,...
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India, Maldives Discuss FTA and Investment Treaty Ahead of Modi’s 25th–26th July Visit
India’s diplomatic outreach to the Maldives is set to deepen, with PM Modi’s Maldives visit scheduled for 25th and 26th July. The Prime Minister will...
China Supports Russia’s Push to Revive Russia-India-China (RIC) Alliance
China has backed Russia’s proposal to revive the long-inactive Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral group, saying it would benefit regional and global peace and stability. Russia’s Deputy...
Karnataka GST Dept Uses UPI Data to Nab 13,000 Evaders; Vendors Avoid Digital Payments
Using digital payment data as evidence, the Karnataka State Commercial Taxes Department has issued show-cause notices to nearly 13,000 small businesses and street vendors. This...
Cabinet Clears PM Dhan-Dhaanya Scheme to Boost 100 Agri Districts, Aid 1.7 Cr Farmers
The Cabinet approves the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, a new scheme aimed at boosting farming in 100 low-performing agricultural districts across India. The scheme commences...
Heavy Rains Lash Mumbai Due to Vortex Formation; Airlines Issue Advisory
On 15th July, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Mumbai and Thane. This followed unexpected heavy rains that lashed the city...
India’s Wholesale Inflation Drops to 8-Month Low in June
India’s wholesale inflation (WPI) fell to -0.13% in June 2025, marking its lowest level since October 2023. In May, it stood at 0.39%. The drop...
Govt Seeks Rs 3,119 Crore Loan to Fast-Track Kwar Dam, Boosts Control Over Chenab
The Indian government is seeking a Rs 3,119 crore loan to fast-track the construction of the Kwar Dam. This is a major hydroelectric project on...
India, Namibia to Deepen Ties in Health and Entrepreneurship
India and Namibia have agreed to strengthen ties in health and entrepreneurship during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the African nation on 9th July....
India to Seek Cabinet Nod for Rs 32,000–35,000 Cr LPG Loss Reimbursement to OMCs
The central government is planning to seek Cabinet approval for a compensation package worth Rs 32,000–35,000 crore to reimburse oil marketing companies (OMCs) for losses...