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Startups that participate in the programme will receive guidance and mentorship through technology workshops on subjects such as Azure, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.

The merger of Indian Bank and Allahabad Bank will create a robust entity with a pan-India presence. As of now, Indian Bank, the anchor bank in this merger, has a strong presence in South India whereas Allahabad Bank is present in northern and eastern India

E-cigarettes banned in India: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said that among other adverse effects, it is not even firmly established if the product helps in stopping tobacco use.

Rural and urban inflation sliding down when the headline interest rate (RBI's repo rate) has also been falling reflects all is not well with the economy. It calls for a comprehensive policy response to spur income and investment to revive consumption demand

The Union Cabinet has declared a 78-day bonus for 11,52,000 Railway employees, which would part of their productivity link emolument

Nirmala Sitharaman, Prakash Javadekar press conference: Govt bans e-cigarettes, wage bonus for 11 lakh railway employees announced.

Amid a slowing economy and falling income levels, NBFCs are staring at fresh challenges. However, some are doing well

Nirmala Sitharaman, Prakash Javadekar to address media at 3pm: Earlier this week, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das had said the government has taken a number of measures to boost the economy in three phases and indicated that more steps are likely.