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17 Mar

EPFO has taken several steps to streamline the process of claim settlement

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Steps Taken by EPFO to Streamline Process of Claim Settlement New Delhi: EPFO has taken several steps to streamline the process of claim settlement. The auto-mode claims are processed within three days. EPFO achieved a historic high of 2.16 crore auto-claims settlement as on 06.03.2025 during the current financial year, up from 89.52 lakh in FY 2023-24. For Auto mode processing of advance claims, the amount limit has been enhanced to Rupees One lakh. Further, in addition to illness / hospitalization advances, the advances for housing, education and marriage are also enabled for auto mode processing. Now, 60% of advance…

17 Mar

India recorded 9.52 million Foreign Tourist Arrivals in 2023, 47.90% increase compared to 2022

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FTAs have recovered to 87.1% of the pre-pandemic levels closely aligning with the global recovery rate of 88.8% and surpassing the Asia-Pacific region's recovery rate of 65.4%. #BoostingofLeisureTourisminIndia New Delhi: As per data from the Bureau of Immigration, India recorded 9.52 million Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in 2023, reflecting a 47.90% increase compared to 2022. The number of FTAs for Leisure, Holiday, and Recreation in 2023 was 4.40 million, registering an 86.96% growth compared to 2022. Similarly, FTAs for Business and Professional purposes stood at 0.98 million in 2023, marking a 49.66% increase from the previous year. FTAs have recovered…

17 Mar

एचपी ने लॉन्च की कंपनियों व प्रोफेशनल्स के लिए अपनी नेक्स्ट-जेन एआई कमर्शियल पीसी की नई रेंज

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इंटेल® कोर™ अल्ट्रा और एएमडी राइजन® प्रोसेसर्स से लैस नई इलाइटबुक्स से मिलेगी पावरफुल परफॉर्मेंस, एआई पावर्ड प्रोडक्टिविटी और जबर्दस्त सिक्योरिटी नई दिल्ली: एचपी ने भारत में अपने नेक्स्ट जनरेशन कमर्शियल एआई पीसी की नई रेंज पेश की। इस रेंज को विशेषरूप से कंपनियों एवं प्रोफेशनल्स की बदलती जरूरतों को पूरा करने के लिए डिजाइन किया गया है। इस लाइनअप में #HPEliteBookUltraG1i एचपी इलाइटबुक अल्ट्रा जी1आई 14 इंच, एचपी इलाइटबुक एक्स जी1आई 14 इंच और एचपी इलाइटबुक एक्स जी1आई फ्लिप 14 इंच मॉडल्स शामिल हैं। इन सभी मॉडल्स में नवीनतम इंटेल® कोर™ अल्ट्रा प्रोसेसर्स लगाए गए हैं। इनमें एक न्यूरल प्रोसेसिंग यूनिट…

17 Mar

Xiaomi India Launches the Xiaomi 15 Series, Pre-Booking from March 19

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Consumers can also get early access to the Xiaomi 15 Ultra through ‘The Inner Circle Sale’ exclusively on mi.com starting 18th March; 12 Noon #XiaomiIndiaXiaomi15Ultra #Xiaomi15Ultra #Xiaomi15Ultra19march Chandigarh: Xiaomi India, a global technology leader, has officially unveiled the pricing and availability details of its Xiaomi 15 series. The flagship Xiaomi 15 Ultra, co-engineered with Leica, will be available for early access starting March 18, redefining the smartphone imaging experience. Xiaomi 15 Series represents Xiaomi India's vision to change the way the experts interact with cameras on smartphones. With Leica Summilux optical lenses and the powerful Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform, powered by…

17 Mar

DoT announces launch of the 5G Innovation Hackathon 2025

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This will be an intensive six-month programme, aimed at developing innovative prototypes leveraging 5G technology The programme will provide mentorship, funding, and access to 5G Use Case Labs The Hackathon is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, startups, and professionals New Delhi: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced the 5G Innovation Hackathon 2025, a six-month initiative aimed at accelerating the development of innovative 5G-powered solutions to address societal and industrial challenges. Open to students, startups, and professionals, the programme provides mentorship, funding, and access to over 100 5G Use Case Labs, enabling participants to transform visionary ideas into scalable…

17 Mar

#JiohotstarIPLOffer : जियो का क्रिकेट ऑफर – जियोहॉटस्टार पर मुफ्त में आईपीएल

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- मौजूदा और नए जियो सिम उपयोगकर्ताओं के लिए विशेष ऑफर - 50-दिन के लिए मुफ़्त जियोफ़ाइबर/एयरफ़ाइबर ट्रायल कनेक्शन मुंबई: क्रिकेट प्रेमियों के लिए खुशखबरी, जियो अपने मौजूदा और नए ग्राहकों के लिए एक विशेष ऑफ़र लेकर आया है। 299 रुपये या अधिक के प्लान #JiohotstarIPLOffer वाला नया जियो सिम कनेक्शन लेने पर या फिर कम से कम 299 रुपये का रिचार्ज कराने पर जियो ग्राहक, जियोहॉटस्टार पर मुफ्त में आईपीएल क्रिकेट सीजन का मजा ले सकते हैं। इस अनलिमिटेड क्रिकेट ऑफ़र में ग्राहकों को टीवी/मोबाइल पर 90-दिन का मुफ़्त जियोहॉटस्टार सब्स्क्रिप्शन मिलेगा और वो भी 4K क्वालिटी में। यानी…

16 Mar

New MF: SBI Mutual Fund launches two new fuds tracking BSE PSU Bank Index

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SBI BSE PSU Bank Index Fund and SBI BSE PSU Bank ETF aim to provide returns corresponding to that of securities in underlying index Mumbai: SBI Mutual Fund has launched two new open-ended schemes tracking the performance of the BSE PSU Bank Index, offering investors an opportunity to capitalise on the growth of public sector banking. The new fund offer (NFO) period for SBI BSE PSU Bank Index Fund and SBI BSE PSU Bank ETF will open on March 17 and close on March 20. The investment objective of both funds is to provide returns that correspond to the total…

16 Mar

CPI inflation moderated to a 7-month low of 3.6% in February 2025, sharp decline in vegetable prices.

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Inflation and Economic Trends in India Core inflation crossed 4% for the first time in 14 months, reaching 4.08%. Industrial growth strengthened, with IIP expanding by 5.0% in January 2025, led by manufacturing and mining. Rural inflation remains higher than urban inflation, influenced by food price trends. Imported inflation surged, rising from 1.3% in June 2024 to 31.1% in February 2025, driven by rising prices of precious metals, oils, and fats. RBI expected to implement at least 75 basis points of rate cuts in 2025, with successive reductions anticipated in April and August. Corporate performance remains strong, with revenue, EBITDA,…

16 Mar

CCI for its impactful role in curbing abusive conduct of dominant enterprises: Harsh

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CCI Organises 10th Edition of National Conference on Economics of Competition Law Minister of State, Shri Harsh Malhotra compliments CCI for its impactful role in curbing abusive conduct of dominant enterprises New Delhi: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) organised the 10th National Conference on Economics of Competition Law in New Delhi today. Shri Harsh Malhotra, Minister of State in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways was the Keynote Speaker at the Conference. Smt Ravneet Kaur, Chairperson, Competition Commission of India delivered the Special Address at the Inaugural Session…

16 Mar

India-New Zealand announce launch of FTA negotiations

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Both countries have continuously worked towards building their bilateral relationship encompassing trade and investment #India-NewZealandFTA New Delhi: India and New Zealand share a longstanding partnership founded on shared democratic values, strong people-to-people ties, and economic complementarities. Both countries have continuously worked towards building their bilateral relationship encompassing trade and investment. On the eve of the bilateral meeting between the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi and the Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand and in the spirit of deepening our economic co-operation, the two nations are pleased to announce the launch of negotiations for a…