FASTag is part of the government's broader initiative to promote digital payments and improve the efficiency of road transportation. Since February 2021, FASTag has been made mandatory for all vehicles in India, except for some exemptions like two-wheelers and certain categories of vehicles.
Das also stressed on improving female labour force participation in India as it is lower than global average
In the early trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 264.85 points to 82,617.49. Meanwhile, the Nifty was also up by 76.75 points to 25,275.45 points.
Anant Ambani’s Vantara, a prominent animal welfare organisation, has offered aid to Namibia amid a wildlife crisis caused by severe drought. Vantara is prepared to rescue and rehabilitate animals at risk of culling, leveraging its extensive network of rescue centres.
New PPF rules: If one PPF account has been opened in the name of a minor, the Post Office Savings Accounts (POSAs) interest rate will be paid until the minor becomes eligible to open a regular account at the age of 18.
In its next phase, the CPPS will transition to an Aadhaar-based payment system (ABPS), further streamlining the process. This new centralised system replaces the existing decentralised model, reducing costs and removing the need for pensioners to visit banks for verification.
The PwC report noted that the credit card industry has seen a substantial rise in transactional activity. However, the report also noted a decline in debit card usage.
The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 541.08 points to 82,014.36 after a weak beginning. Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty also dropped 174.10 points to 25,105.75
This new feature is powered by AI-based computer vision technology and provides real-time travel information. In recent times, Air India has faced a number of complaints related to passenger baggage issues.
In April, FDI inflows were down marginally at USD 4.91 billion against USD 5.1 billion in April 2023.
While the Sensex faced a slight downward pressure, the Nifty stayed in the green, albeit with a marginal increase.
Lenders evaluate multiple factors when reviewing home loan applications. If an applicant fails to meet any of the required eligibility criteria, the application may be rejected.
The 8th Pay Commission is a proposed initiative aimed at revising the salaries, allowances, and pension benefits for employees of the central government. However, the commission has not yet been officially established for it.
In the early trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex was down by 60.38 points to 82,499.46. Meanwhile, the Nifty also fell by 11.90 points to 25,266.80.
Petrol and diesel prices in India are subject to variations influenced by factors such as freight charges, Value-Added Tax (VAT), and local taxes. These elements contribute to differing fuel rates across states.
The Congress has alleged that the Sebi chairperson has received Rs 16.8 crore from ICICI group since 2017, which is 5.09 times the income she got from the markets regulator.
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said it is being developed on the lines of the structure of Digital Public Infrastructure for agriculture and added that with a total investment of Rs 2,817 Crores, Digital Agriculture Mission will be set up in the country.
Interestingly, the Indian IPO market has been experiencing a significant uptrend recently because of the positive market sentiment and a strong macroeconomic environment.
In the early trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 164.27 points to 82,554.04. Meanwhile, the Nifty was also up by 58.35 points to 25,299 points.
According to the Indian Oil Corporation Limited website, a 19 kg LPG cylinder now costs Rs 1,691.50 in Delhi — a rise of Rs 39.
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