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Dec 15, 2020 10:14 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha

RBI imposes Rs 50 lakh penalty on an urban co-operative bank in Kerala

The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday said it has imposed a penalty of Rs 50 lakh on The Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd No. 1758, Perinthalmanna in Kerala for non-compliance with directions on income recognition and asset classification norms, and on management of advances.
Dec 15, 2020 7:51 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha

PM Modi to light up ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaal’ at National War Memorial in Delhi tomorrow
Dec 15, 2020 6:49 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha

The farmers who met me today have supported the three farm laws. They said that they are with the bills and govt. As some farmers are spreading misconception so they were also misled. When I spoke to them they clearly supported the bills: Union Farmer Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
Dec 15, 2020 6:16 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha

Chhattisgarh: Under-construction building collapses in Rajnandgaon

An under-construction building collapsed in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday. The incident was reported from Basantpur area of Rajnandgaon.

Rescue operations at the accident spot are on.
Dec 15, 2020 5:58 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha

Delhi: Congress workers stage protest outside BJP headquarters demanding repeal of Centre's farm laws
Dec 15, 2020 5:40 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha

Delhi: Members of Bharatiya Kisan Union meets Narendra Singh Tomar at Krishi Bhawan
Dec 15, 2020 5:25 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha

Govt extends deadline for completing GST anti-profiteering probe till March 2021

The government has extended the deadline till March 31, 2021 for completing GST anti-profiteering investigations, which were to be completed by November this year.

Through a notification, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) extended the deadline for completion of such investigations by authorities, like DGAP, under section 171 of GST Act, till March 31, 2021.

In September, CBIC had extended the deadline till November 30, 2020.
Dec 15, 2020 5:24 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 23rd Meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) through video conference today: Ministry of Finance
Dec 15, 2020 4:23 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha

India's COVID-19 case fatality rate among lowest in world: Health ministry
Dec 15, 2020 4:17 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha

Gujarat: PM Modi meets people from various groups in Kutch
Dec 15, 2020 12:20 PM (IST) Posted by Analiza Pathak

Aam Aadmi Party will fight Uttar Pradesh elections in 2022, AAP leader and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said. READ MORE
Dec 15, 2020 10:10 AM (IST) Posted by Analiza Pathak

With 22,065 new COVID-19 infections, India's total cases rise to 99,06,165

With 22,065 new COVID-19 infections, India's total cases rise to 99,06,165. With 354 new deaths, toll mounts to 1,43,709. Total active cases at 3,39,820. Total discharged cases at 94,22,636 with 34,477 new discharges in the last 24 hours.
Dec 15, 2020 10:09 AM (IST) Posted by Analiza Pathak

Sensex falls over 135 points, currently at 46,118; Nifty at 13,515
Dec 15, 2020 8:52 AM (IST) Posted by Analiza Pathak

Electoral College makes it official: Joe Biden won, Trump lost

The Electoral College formally chose Joe Biden on Monday as the nation’s next president, giving him a solid electoral majority of 306 votes and confirming his victory in last month’s election. The state-by-state voting took on added importance this year because of President Donald Trump’s refusal to concede he had lost. READ MORE
Dec 15, 2020 7:41 AM (IST) Posted by Analiza Pathak

PM Modi in Gujarat today, to lay foundation stones of several projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will visit Dhordo in Kutch, Gujarat and lay the foundation stone of several development projects in the state.
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a visit to Dhordo in Kutch, Gujarat on 15th December, 2020 and lay the Foundation Stone of several development projects in the State. These projects include a desalination plant, a hybrid renewable energy park, and a fully automated milk processing and packing plant," read a release by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).