The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued a strict advisory urging Indian nationals in Iran not to attempt crossing any of the country’s land borders without prior and explicit coordination with embassy officials. The warning comes as authorities seek to prevent travellers from facing immigration or logistical complications while leaving the country, as per the…
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REC interim dividend. (Image: X handle) REC interim dividend: The Board of Maharatna PSU REC has announced its fourth interim dividend for the financial year 2025-26, offering a payout to its shareholders of 32 per cent. In a regulatory filing, REC has stated that its Board of Directors, in a meeting held on March 16,…
Total assets under management (AUM) increased to Rs 82.03 lakh crore from Rs 81.01 lakh crore. Although total net inflows have declined somewhat, the overall trend of investment in equity mutual funds remains strong. Notably, the pace of investment in gold ETFs slowed significantly compared to the previous month. Strong investment in equity mutual funds…
The Centre has eased localisation requirements under its electric vehicle manufacturing programme, offering relief to makers of electric buses and trucks facing component supply challenges. The move comes under the government’s Rs 10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE Scheme, which aims to boost domestic EV production while strengthening the supply chain for key components, reported PTI. In…
Many non-resident Indians (NRIs) invest heavily in Indian real estate, however experts have flagged that these properties may not give the financial returns or security buyers expect. Non-resident Indians (NRIs) who have concentrated their wealth in Indian real estate are facing increasing challenges, with experts cautioning that such investments may not deliver the financial returns…
As The Akshaya Patra Foundation prepares to serve its 5 billionth meal on March 17, with President Droupadi Murmu commemorating the milestone, the moment marks a significant chapter in one of the world’s largest school feeding programmes. What began in 2000 with just 1,500 meals served from the ISKCON temple in Bengaluru has grown into…
41-year-old Mohammed Nazeer Paktyawal, an Afghan father who worked with the US force in Afghanistan in 2021, died in ICE custody within a day after being arrested in North Texas. Paktyawal had been living in Texas since 2021 as his asylum application remained pending with the administration. He started working at an Afghan bakery in…
Wholesale price inflation accelerated to 2.13 per cent in February–the highest level in 11 months–as firming prices of food and non-food articles kept cost pressures elevated despite some easing in vegetable inflation, official data released on Monday showed.The WPI-based inflation rate has now risen for the fourth consecutive month. It stood at 1.81 per cent…
For more than a decade, Pakistan players have remained absent from the Indian Premier League (IPL). The last cricketer from Pakistan to feature in the tournament was allrounder Azhar Mahmood, who played in the league between 2012 and 2015, although he did so after entering the auction as an English player. His appearance came years…
