The housing finance market in Gujarat is facing a paradox – fewer people are borrowing, but those who are borrowing are borrowing in larger amounts. According to the latest State Level Bankers Committee (SLBC) report, the number of home loan borrowers saw a sharp decline of 39.6%, from 1.58 lakh accounts in the September quarter…
In order to raise awareness of its operations and the essential services it provides to safeguard children in need, the Directorate of Social Welfare’s Child Helpline 1098 (CHL) recently hosted a series of awareness seminars and webinars. A variety of events were carried out at several locations as part of the campaign, such as the…
UPI achieved 15,547 crore transactions worth Rs 223 lakh crore this year, transforming India’s financial landscape. It is now being accepted in seven countries, furthering financial inclusion and access to digital payments. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has achieved 15,547 crore transactions worth Rs 223 lakh crore from January to November this year, ‘reflecting its…
New Delhi: Gold and silver prices fell in the national capital on Friday, with the precious metal sliding below the Rs 80,000 mark amid heavy selling by jewellers and stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Besides, traders said a weak trend in international markets also put heavy pressure on bullion prices. The precious…
Mr. Sanjay Kumar Sinha, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, officially opened the newly built Mangrove Walkway at Shoal Bay-19 in the Mannarghat Range of the South Andaman Forest Division. Senior Forest Department staff, the Gram Pradhan, Samiti members, and other local PRI representatives attended the ceremony. The 1.2-meter-wide, 450-meter-long path…
Doctors advise individuals to take precautions to protect their health since the city’s temperature has significantly dropped. According to the health department, there may be major health hazards associated with the severe weather, especially for vulnerable populations including the elderly, young people, and people with underlying medical disorders. Health professionals warn that the icy cold…
Vodafone Idea share price witnessed a sharp surge during intraday trading on Friday, December 13, rising as much as 5 per cent from an intraday low of ₹7.68 despite a volatile market environment. Vodafone Idea share price opened at ₹7.83 against its previous close of ₹7.87 and fell over 2 per cent to hit ₹7.68…
On December 12, 2024, the Andaman & Nicobar State Legal Services Authority, in partnership with Andaman Law College, Sri Vijaya Puram, hosted a legal awareness program on “Drug Abuse and De-Addiction” on the college’s campus. Judges Amrita Sinha and Uday Kumar, both of whom are members of the High Court of Calcutta, graced the occasion….
RBI data shows that the number of credit cards issued by banks has also increased sharply to 10.61 crore by September 2024 from 9.3 crore in September 2023, 7.36 crore in March 2022 and 6.20 crore in March 2021.Credit card repayment defaults are on the rise, reflecting growing stress and debt burden among customers. Credit…
Speaking at the 1st Indian Maritime Heritage Conclave at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, Admiral D K Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), the Lt. Governor of the A&N Islands and Vice-Chairman of the Islands Development Agency, emphasized the A&N Islands’ long maritime history, which dates back several millennia and was a major factor in…
