SBI Joins India Bullion Exchange: The State Bank of India (SBI) announced its first gold trade as a Special Category Client (SCC) on the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX). The move, announced on 1 November 2025, is expected to reshape how gold is imported and traded in India, especially benefiting MSME jewellers through better pricing […]
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The Book By Kiran Desai Shortlisted For Booker Prize
The Book By Kiran Desai Shortlisted For Booker Prize: Kiran Desai’s The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny explores love, family, and cultural identity in a cross-continental saga shortlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize. The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai is a richly layered novel that captures the emotional complexity of modern life […]
Kerala Declare Free from Extreme Poverty
Kerala Declare Free from Extreme Poverty: On Kerala Piravi Day, Chief Minister declared Kerala free from extreme poverty, marking India’s first state-level success in achieving this milestone through a four-year Extreme Poverty Eradication Programme (EPEP).According to the World Bank (2025 revision), individuals living on less than $3 per day (2021 PPP) are considered to be […]
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has ended cheque and money order payments for all immigration
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has ended cheque and money order payments for all immigration: The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has stopped accepting cheques and money orders for all immigration-related filings. Starting this week, applicants must now authorise payments through electronic debit using Form G-1650, which allows the agency to withdraw […]
India’s GST Revenue Grows 4.6% to ₹1.96 Lakh Crore in October
India’s GST Revenue Grows 4.6% to ₹1.96 Lakh Crore in October: India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose to ₹1.96 lakh crore in October 2025, according to official data released on November 1. This marks a 4.6% year-on-year increase, the slowest pace in 52 months, even as collections hit a five-month high. The previous […]
RBI Returns Jana Small Finance Bank’s Application for Universal Bank Licence
RBI Returns Jana Small Finance Bank’s Application for Universal Bank Licence: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has returned Jana Small Finance Bank’s (SFB) application to convert into a universal bank, saying it did not meet all the required criteria. The application, submitted in June 2025, was sent back by the regulator late Monday eveningJana […]
PayPal Joins Forces with OpenAI to Become ChatGPT’s First Integrated Digital Payments Wallet
PayPal Joins Forces with OpenAI to Become ChatGPT’s First Integrated Digital Payments Wallet: PayPal has partnered with OpenAI to integrate its digital wallet directly into ChatGPT. This means that users will soon be able to buy products and make payments through ChatGPT using PayPal, creating a seamless and secure shopping experience inside the AI platform.The […]
Sahitya Akademi Launches Hindi Edition of Lithuanian Novel “The Last Day” as “Antim Din”
Sahitya Akademi Launches Hindi Edition of Lithuanian Novel “The Last Day” as “Antim Din”: The Sahitya Akademi, under the Ministry of Culture, released the Hindi translation of the acclaimed Lithuanian novel “The Last Day”, titled “Antim Din”. The book launch took place at Rabindra Bhawan, New Delhi, in collaboration with the Embassy of Lithuania. This […]
Small Finance Bank : RBI
Small Finance Bank: RBI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has returned Jana Small Finance Bank’s (SFB) application for transition into a universal bank, citing non-fulfilment of eligibility criteria outlined under its 2024 guidelines for SFBs.Small Finance Bank are private institutions created to enhance financial inclusion in India. They offer basic banking facilities, including deposits […]
ICRISAT has launched the SMART-CROP project
ICRISAT has launched the SMART-CROP project: A major step has been taken to help small and marginal farmers in India through the launch of the SMART-CROP project — Sustainable Monitoring and Real-time Tracking for Crop Resilience and Optimal Practices. The project aims to use advanced technology to improve farm productivity and protect crops from pests, […]
