Simultaneous elections will boost GDP growth, curb populism: NK Singh
New Delhi: Simultaneous polls will diminish non-quantifiable impacts on Indian gross domestic product (GDP), including uncertainty in planning and decision-making, and reduce populism, said former bureaucrat and economist N.K. Singh, a member of the high-level committee on ‘One Nation, One Election.’ Singh told Mint that frequent elections can slow down decision-making and implementation of projects. “Taking […]
Tax-free cash withdrawals ‘surge while pension contributions plummet’ as savers panic over Budget rumours
Your support helps us to tell the story Read more This election is still a dead heat, according to most polls. In a fight with such wafer-thin margins, we need reporters on the ground talking to the people Trump and Harris are courting. Your support allows us to keep sending journalists to the story. The […]
Easy ways to make calls when vision is a challenge
‘CyberGuy’: New technology bears fruit The first indoor vertical berry farm opens in Virginia, uses AI to grow 4 million pounds annually. Tech expert Kurt Knutsson takes a closer look at the “growing” trend. Technology can be wonderfully convenient and provide a great deal of entertainment, but it can also be a great way to […]
RBI Bars Asirvad Micro Finance, DMI Finance, 2 Others from Loan Sanction, Disbursal
The RBI says it has been sensitising companies through various channels on the need to use their regulatory freedom responsibly and ensure fair, reasonable and transparent pricing. This action is based on material supervisory concerns observed in the Pricing Policy of these companies and the interest spread charged over their cost of funds, which are […]
What was the role of RSS chief Golwalkar in the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi?
Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar, the second sarsanghchalak of the RSS (right), with Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, leader of the Hindu Mahasabha and fellow Hindu nationalist thinker, in Pune. Nathuram Godse, the assassin of Mahatma Gandhi, was a member of both the RSS and the Hindu Mahasabha and was obsessed with the idea of making India a Hindu […]
NBA Rank finale: Who claims No. 1 in our star-studded top 10?
Oct 17, 2024, 08:00 AM ET NBA Rank is back for its 14th season counting down the best players in the league. Who made this season’s cut for the top 100? Where do MVP contenders such as Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic check in? Which young stars are making their debut? […]
India Blockchain Week to Return for Second Edition: All Details
Web3 venture firm Hashed Emergent is reviving India Blockchain Week (IBW) for its second edition, aiming to spotlight India’s early-stage Web3 developers and companies. Sponsors include prominent Web3 firms like Polygon, Aptos, Starkware, and the Starknet Foundation, alongside other platforms. Investors from various Indian cities will connect with startups seeking funding to accelerate their growth. […]
Central Bank of India Q2 Results: Profit Surges 51% to Rs 913 Crore
Central Bank of India earned an interest income of Rs 8,203 crore during the quarter, compared to Rs 7,351 crore in the year-ago quarter. Central Bank of India’s total income increases to Rs 9,849 crore during the September 2024 quarter, as against Rs 8,412 crore in the same period last year. State-owned Central Bank of […]