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Jan Dhan scheme speedily narrows banking gap in India, empowers women
Interestingly, 56 per cent of these beneficiaries are women while 67 per cent are from rural and semi-urban areas. The scheme, named PM Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), has helped the Government of India make inroads in rural areas and bring underprivileged sections of society under the banking net.
NCLT admits Go Airlines' petition
The Principal Bench of NCLT, New Delhi also declared moratorium for the company and directed the suspended Board of Directors to cooperate with the IRP. Blaming the global aircraft engine maker Pratt & Whitney of not providing spare engines for defective ones resulting in the grounding of nearly half of its fleet.
Excise policy case: Dhall was providing commission through credit notes, says CBI
A source said that their investigation has revealed that the implementation of the excise policy was manipulated to facilitate the monopolization and cartelization of the wholesale and retail liquor trade in Delhi by the accused persons from South India (South Group).
Delphi TVS Tech to invest Rs 450 crore in expansion, looks at tractor segment
The Rs 1,800 crore turnover company, part of the $8 billion TVS group, is also looking at the tractors and commercial vehicles segment for its common rail systems. "The group is also looking at segments powered by new fuels. Electric is one of the new fuels," Chairman and Managing Director T.K.Balaji told media persons here.
Aadhaar authenticated transactions jump over 13% to cross 226 crore
In February alone, 226.29 crore Aadhaar authentication transactions were executed, more than 13 per cent growth over January's 199.62 crore. Cumulatively, 9,255.57 crore Aadhaar authentication transactions have been executed so far, by the end of February 2023. While a majority of the authentications transaction numbers were carried out by using fingerprints, it is followed by demographics and OTPs.
Delhi: CNG prices rise 38%, LPG cylinder gets 22% costlier in last 1 yr
The comparative prices of CNG for Indraprastha Gas Limited (Delhi) were at Rs 57.01 per kg on March 1, 2022 and it increased to Rs 79.56 per kg on March 1 this year. Similarly, the price of a LPG cylinder (14.4 kg) was at Rs 899.50 on March 1, 2022 and it went up to Rs 1,103 by March 1.
Excise policy scam: Delhi court extends businessman Arun Pillai's ED custody by 3 days
He was arrested on March 6 after hours of questioning in the case. Special judge M. K. Nagpal of the Rouse Avenue Courts sent Pillai to ED custody on March 7, which expired on Monday. The judge, dealing with the matter, extended his custody on Monday. On March 10, Pillai moved an application before the same court seeking to retract his statements given to the probe agency in the case.
Delhi court sends businessman Arun Pillai to ED custody till March 13
The ED had arrested Pillai late on Monday after questioning him for hours in the case. His arrest makes up for the eleventh arrest made in the matter by the ED. Pillai was representing the "South Group" which allegedly gave kickbacks of Rs 100 crore to Aam Aadmi Party leaders which were allegedly used in Goa elections.
'South Gurugram set to become real estate hub with opening of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway'
The project has the potential to revitalise south Gurugram and the surrounding areas by driving economic activity and providing numerous benefits for all, they say. Real estate players are optimistic about the impact of this new development, with many expressing their excitement.
User fee collection at toll plazas rises to Rs 34,742 crore in 2021-22
With implementation of FASTag System, traffic congestion at fee plazas has been reduced significantly. Further, in order to reduce any congestion along National Highways, the NHAI is working on feasibility of barrier-less toll collection system based on advanced technologies such as Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Video based MultiLane Free Flow System, etc.
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