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Bad Bank launched for stressed assets as a measure to clean up bank books

19 July 2021 at 21:42

The Government has launched a Bad Bank with all the regulatory approvals in place. This was stated by Minister of State for Finance Dr Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.

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Reserve Bank of India takes supervisory action on Mastercard Asia / Pacific Pte. Ltd

15 July 2021 at 06:40

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has today imposed restrictions on Mastercard Asia / Pacific Pte. Ltd. (Mastercard) from on-boarding new domestic customers (debit, credit or prepaid) onto its card network from July 22, 2021.

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Cabinet approves increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief

14 July 2021 at 20:19

Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to pensioners has been increased with effect from 01.07.2021 to 28% representing an increase of 11% over the existing rate of 17% of the Basic Pay/Pension.

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BHIM-UPI launched in Bhutan by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

13 July 2021 at 20:46

With the launch of BHIM-UPI in Bhutan, the payment infrastructures of the two countries are seamlessly connected and will benefit a large number of tourists and businessmen from India who travel to Bhutan each year.

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Clarification by Ministry of Finance regarding holding of competitive exam of PSBs in local languages by IBPS

13 July 2021 at 20:37

In order to look into the demand for holding examination for clerical cadre in PSBs in local/regional languages, a Committee has been constituted to look into the matter in its entirety, which will give its recommendations within 15 days.

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IFSCA issued Framework for Setting up and operating ITFS platform

12 July 2021 at 20:45

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has been set up vide IFSCA Act, 2019 to develop and regulate the financial products, financial services and financial institutions in the International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs).

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Shri Rao Inderjit Singh takes charge as Union Minister of State in Ministry of Corporate Affairs

12 July 2021 at 20:45

Active in public service for over 4 decades, Shri Singh was earlier a Member of Legislative Council (MLA) from Jatusana Vidhan Sabha in Haryana and served as Minister in the state Government of Haryana.

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman attends Third G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting

11 July 2021 at 10:24

The two-day meeting saw discussions on a wide range of issues including global economic risks and health challenges, policies for recovery from the CoVID-19 pandemic, international taxation, sustainable finance and financial sector issues.

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Shri Pankaj Chaudhary takes charge as Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance

10 July 2021 at 05:34

Shri Chaudhary is a Member of Parliament (MP) from Maharajganj in Uttar Pradesh in the 17th Lok Sabha. Active in public service for over three decades, Shri Chaudhary has also held the post of Deputy Mayor of Gorakhpur in the past.

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Total Revenue Deficit Grant of Rs. 39,484 crore released to States in the current financial year

09 July 2021 at 05:43

With the release of the instalment of Rs. 9,871 crore, a total amount of Rs. 39,484 crore has been released to eligible States as Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant in the current financial year.

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