National

February, 2025

• 1 February

  Budget 2025-26: A Blueprint for Inclusive Growth and Transformation

  

  Reforming Growth and Investment: Insights into the Budget 2025-26 Central Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Central Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 in Parliament, unveiling an ambitious roadmap that promises to reshape India’s economic landscape. The budget outlines major initiatives across various sectors—including agriculture, MSMEs, infrastructure, innovation, education, and health—while also implementing significant tax reforms …
• 1 February

  Union Budget 2025-26: Real Estate’s Direct and Indirect Benefits

  

  The Union Budget focused on economic expansion, infrastructure development, MSMEs, futuristic cities, and middle-class welfare and brings substantial relief for the middle class. It also aims to stimulate rural consumption – an essential step toward unlocking India’s economic potential. From a real estate perspective, the budget delivers both direct and indirect benefits, acting as a catalyst for growth. However, a …

January, 2025

• 30 January

  Vantara Partners with ACTP to Reintroduce 41 Extinct-in-the-Wild Spix’s Macaws in Brazil

  

  Jamnagar (Gujarat), 30th January 2025: Declared extinct in the wild in 2000, Spix’s macaws (Cyanopsitta spixii) are now at the heart of a historic initiative to reintroduce them to their native habitat. Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (GZRRC), an affiliate of Vantara, has partnered with the Association for the Conservation of Threatened Parrots (ACTP) to spearhead this mission. Yesterday marked a …
• 14 January

  Influencer-Turned-‘Sadhvi’: Who Is Harsha Richhariya?

  

  Who Is Harsha Richhariya? Influencer-Turned-‘Sadhvi’ Creating Waves at Mahakumbh Harsha Richhariya, a popular Instagram influencer and professional host with nearly a million followers, has become a trending topic on social media following her participation in the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. With an Instagram account boasting close to one million followers under the handle “host_harsha,” Harsha has shared …
• 8 January

  Varun Dhawan Acquires Two Luxury Apartments with Mother and Wife Totalling Rs. 86.92 Crore in Mumbai: Square Yards

  

  Bollywood star Varun Dhawan has purchased two luxury properties, one with his mother Karuna David Dhawan and another with his wife Natasha, in Mumbai’s upscale Juhu locality. According to registration documents reviewed by Square Yards, Dhawan acquired both residences within the same residential project. He purchased one property on the 6th floor in collaboration with his mother, Karuna David Dhawan, …
• 7 January

  Uttar Pradesh Sees 67% Growth in Small-Business Loans: Experian White Paper Highlights Fintech’s Role in Lending Expansion

  

   Uttar Pradesh saw a remarkable 67% increase in small business loans under ₹10 lakh from FY’23 to FY’24 The personal loan market in Uttar Pradesh grew by 20% for loans under ₹1 lakh Fintech lenders captured 49% of the personal loan market in UP Uttar Pradesh has witnessed an impressive 67% growth in business loans under ₹10 lakh, positioning the …
• 6 January

  How to Stay Safe Amid the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Outbreak in India

  

  HMPV primarily affects children and causes symptoms similar to the common cold. According to the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Karnataka, hospitals have been directed to report cases of Influenza-like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI). The virus spreads through respiratory droplets, close personal contact, and touching contaminated surfaces, followed by touching the mouth, nose, or eyes. To …
• 6 January

  Experience High-Speed Luxury: Namo Bharat Train Connecting Delhi and Meerut

  

  Now Traveling from Meerut to Delhi is Easier: Namo Bharat Train Launched Good news for residents of Meerut working in Delhi or Noida! Now, there’s no need to rent accommodation in Delhi or Noida, as India’s first high-speed Namo Bharat Train (Rapid Rail) has been launched. This new train service runs from Meerut South to New Ashok Nagar in Delhi, …
• 4 January

  2025’s Best FD Rates: Secure 9% Interest on Your Investments

  

  As we enter 2025, it’s an opportune time for savers to explore the best fixed deposit (FD) interest rates offered by various banks across India. While the much-anticipated interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may still be on the horizon, savers have plenty of high-return options to consider before any changes occur. There are substantial differences …
• 4 January

  FD Schemes 2025: Higher Returns for Investors as SBI, PNB, and HDFC Revise Rates

  

  As the new year begins, major banks like State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, and Punjab National Bank (PNB) have raised their fixed deposit (FD) interest rates for various investor categories. These hikes, effective from January 1, 2025, offer better returns to both general and elderly citizens. SBI’s Special FD Scheme for Super Senior Citizens SBI has introduced a …