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Changes in law on cigarettes, other tobacco products to impact F&B sector: NRAI
New Delhi: Any changes to the Cigarettes And Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003 will directly impact the food and beverage sector, industry body NRAI said on Tuesday as it urged Health Minister Harsh Vardhan to consider its viewpoints on the proposed amendments. The proposed amendments will not only hugely inconvenience the consumers but will […]
Press Trust of IndiaJanuary 20, 2021/8:36 AM IST -
Joynagarer Moa goes global, to be exported for the first time
Kolkata: In a first, Bengal’s famed Joynagarer Moa will be exported with the first batch being shipped to Bahrain, an official said. Moa, a quintessential winter delicacy, gets its name from the area where it is made — Joynagar in the South 24 Parganas district, around 50 km from Kolkata. The sweet is made from […]
Press Trust of IndiaJanuary 20, 2021/8:20 AM IST -
Money Mistakes That First-Jobbers Should Avoid
The most common mistakes that young, first-jobbers make with their money is that they fail to save and, hence, invest. Money9’s Kartik Malhotra spoke to Rati Shetty, Chief Product Officer, Bank Bazaar. Here are is an excerpt. Kartik: What are the most common money mistakes that first jobbers make as they start drawing a regular […]
Kartik MalhotraJanuary 19, 2021/2:46 PM IST -
Why is your cheque dishonoured?
Has it ever happened that you that a cheque presented by you has been dishonoured by the bank? Money9 explains what is a bounced check and when can the bank dishonour your cheque. What is a dishonoured cheque? If the amount mentioned on your has been credited to your account or the cheque issued by […]
Hemanshi TewariJanuary 19, 2021/2:30 PM IST -
Here’s how you can open a post office savings account
Postal services in India enjoy strong access in terms of geography. Their banking services have helped deepen their influence in many remote regions. This led to an upsurge in financial inclusion and empowerment of rural Indian families. Every post office across India has a savings/deposit scheme run by the central government. This is known as […]
Noopur PraveenJanuary 19, 2021/2:30 PM IST -
Olympics will be proof of victory over virus: Japan’s PM Yoshihide Suga
Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga vowed to get the pandemic under control and hold the already postponed Olympics this summer with ample coronavirus protection. In a speech opening a new Parliament session, Suga said his government would revise laws to make anti-virus measures enforceable with penalties and compensation. Early in the pandemic, Japan was […]
APJanuary 19, 2021/12:17 PM IST -
Kiren Rijiju: Want to start 1,000 Khelo India centres at district level across India
Pune: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has said the government intends to start 1,000 Khelo India sports centres at the district level across the country. “My aim is to bring India in top 10 by the 2028 Olympics and to make it possible we have to create sports facilities at the ground level. Thus, we intend […]
Press Trust of IndiaJanuary 19, 2021/11:57 AM IST -
Home loan pegged to repo rate is a win for customers: Adhil Shetty, CEO, Bank Bazaar
The dilemma of deciding between a fixed or floating home loan is not a debate anymore. In a fixed interest rate loan, the interest rate is fixed for a period of five years. After five years, the bank may exercise its right to change it.
Kartik MalhotraJanuary 19, 2021/11:43 AM IST -
From PM Narendra Modi to Sundar Pichai, plaudits pour in for Indian cricketers
The exploits of Indian cricketers Down Under have seen them receive glowing tributes from top personalities. “Every session we discovered a new hero,” Sachin Tendulkar put it aptly as an injury-ravaged India’s come-from-behind triumph over Australia earned them unbridled appreciation from the cricket fraternity as well as several other notable personalities. Despite losing key players […]
Press Trust of IndiaJanuary 19, 2021/11:33 AM IST
