Morning Digest | FM Sitharaman confident of States availing ₹1.3 lakh crore capex loan soon; renowned filmmaker K. Viswanath passes away, and more
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Expect States to tap ₹1.3 lakh crore capex loan window quicker: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday exuded confidence that States will sign up as early as April to avail the ₹1.3 lakh crore of interest-free loans offered to them in Budget 2023-24 for capital expenditure, much faster than they did in the current financial year.
Film maker par excellence: Kalatapasvi Viswanath no more
Renowned film director Kasinadhuni Viswanath (92) passed away around midnight of Thursday and Friday in Hyderabad. He is survived by wife and three children.
Adani crisis will ‘play out’ in the market: Economic Affairs Secretary
The crisis around the Adani group will “play out” in the market and it is up to financial sector regulators to examine if a specific company has stuck to the rulebook, a top Finance Ministry official said on Thursday, hinting that there should be no impact on India’s credibility as a market.
Many EPF account holders still await interest credit for 2021-22
U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as a show of force amid North Korean missile tests.
Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham criticizes US government's handling of Israel-Palestine conflict while accepting Oscar for "No Other Land."
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals recalls 14.76 lakh bottles of Atomoxetine Capsules in the US due to impurity concerns.
Criticism of King Charles III in Canada for silence on Trump's threats to annex Canada sparks debate.
France and Britain propose one-month truce in Ukraine, focusing on air, sea, and energy infrastructure, with no ground fighting initially.
Pope Francis remains stable, improving from double pneumonia, receiving prayers and support from well-wishers worldwide.
Four killed, six wounded in Israeli attacks in Gaza City after fragile truce ends, says health ministry.
Badra Gunba wins Abkhazia's presidential election, sparking tensions over Russian influence in the breakaway Georgian region.
Russian Foreign Minister praises Trump's aim to end Ukraine war, criticizes Europe for prolonging conflict, advocates for pragmatic U.S.-Russia relationship.
UK, France, and other countries collaborate on Ukraine-Russia peace deal, bridging gap between Zelenskyy and Trump.
Marzieh Hamidi faces death threats for boycotting Afghan cricket team, calls for ICC action against Taliban regime.
Israel said on Sunday (March 2. 2025) it is stopping the entry of all goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip.
Imran Khan appeals to the U.S. for support in upholding democracy and human rights in Pakistan amid political turmoil.