RBI unleashes more firepower; cuts lending rates; extends moratorium

Mumbai (IANS) To mitigate the impact of COVID-19 induced economic fallout, the Reserve Bank of India on Friday further reduced key lending rates by 40 basis points to historic low levels.

Making the announcement through an online address, RBI…

Guterres looks forward to working 'very closely' with Tirumurti

United Nations (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres looks forward to working "very closely" with India's new Permanent Representative TS Tirumurti, according to his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.

"We very much welcome India's…

RBI extends Rs 15,000 cr credit line to EXIM Bank

Mumbai (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will extend a credit line of Rs 15,000 crore to the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank of India.

The announcement is part of the RBI's latest measures to help businesses and the economy tide over the…

Tribal painting presented to Chief Minister

Ranchi: On behalf of Dr Ramdayal Munda Tribal Welfare Research Institute a painting was presented to Chief Minister Hemant Soren based on the theme of Tribal life philosophy and nature at his residence.

This year, from 10 to 15 February, the…

Crowd more on city roads than usual as more shops open

Ranchi: With more relaxation being allowed in lockdown 4.0 crowd of the people is being more visible on the roads.

Liquor shops, hardware and sanitary stores have been allowed to resume functioning prior to which ration, medicines and vegetable…

'Tatpar' helpline turning out to be boon for migrants walking on foot

Ranchi: The Tatpar helpline launched by the district administration is turning out to be a boon for the migrants who are walking on foot towards their villages.

The Ranchi district administration is making sure that migrants do not have to…

Clashes begin as migrants return to their villages in UP

Lucknow (IANS) Clashes are now being reported from several districts as migrants return to their villages.

The clashes are mainly due to refusal of villagers in allowing the returnees to stay in their homes vein after completing the quarantine…

Swiggy, Zomato begin alcohol home delivery in Jharkhand

Ranchi (IANS) Online food delivery platforms Swiggy and Zomato on Thursday said they have received permissions to start alcohol home delivery service in Jharkhand.

When liquor shops were reopened in Jharkhand on Wednesday for the first time…

GST council may extend compensation cess levy beyond 5 years

New Delhi (IANS) Faced with a sharp decline in GST collections due lockdown and disruptions in economic activities across the country, the government is looking at paying GST compensation to states using a portion of its borrowings and repaying it…

Chhattisgarh launches Nyay, to ensure direct benefit to farmers: Baghel

New Delhi (IANS) Chhattisgarh on Thursday became the first state to launch the Congress flagship programme of 'Nyay.' Christened as Rajiv Gandhi Nyay Yojna, The scheme was launched by party chief Sonia Gandhi through video conferencing. The…