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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana for Bihar, transferring Rs 10,000 each to the bank accounts of 75 lakh women in the state. The scheme, worth Rs 7,500 crore, also promises additional financial support of up to Rs 2 lakh for women to enhance their entrepreneurial skills…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has temporarily put on hold its earlier order allowing employees to adopt the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), stating that the matter is still under consideration. “It is to inform that the matter regarding implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for the employees of the Central Board is still…
Indian steel and aluminium exporters face fresh challenges as the European Union (EU) will begin collecting carbon border taxes under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from 1 January 2026, according to a new report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The levy, notified in May 2023, initially covers steel, aluminium, cement, electricity, hydrogen,…
The US government launched a new website promoting a visa programme aimed at affluent immigrants, offering American residency at steep prices.The initiative introduces a “Trump Gold Card” costing $1 million for US residency, plus processing fees and background checks. A forthcoming “Platinum Card,” priced at $5 million, will allow holders to “spend up to 270…
NEW DELHI: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday announced that education loans provided under the state’s Student Credit Card Scheme will now be completely “interest-free for all applicants.” The move comes months ahead of the Bihar assembly elections.Sharing the post on X, the Bihar CM said that the decision would “boost students’ morale” and…
NEW DELHI: Govt has reopened the application window for the PLI scheme for white goods (ACs and LED lights) for 30 days, a statement released on Sunday said. The window will remain open from Sept 15 to Oct 14.“The application window is being reopened based on the appetite of the industry to invest more under…
