March 1, 2026
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RBI Finalizes Project Finance Norms: Banks to Maintain 1–1.25% Provisioning During Construction Phase from October 1

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its final guidelines on project finance provisioning, significantly easing earlier proposals and offering relief to banks and NBFCs. Effective October 1, 2025, lenders must maintain a general provision of 1.25% for under-construction commercial real estate (CRE) projects and 1% for CRE-residential housing (CRE-RH) and other project loans…

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Meghalaya Government Launches ₹165.8 Crore Secretariat Complex in Tura to Strengthen Garo Hills Governance

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In a landmark move to decentralize administration and empower western Meghalaya, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has unveiled plans for a ₹165.8 crore Secretariat complex in Tura, the heart of the Garo Hills region. The project aims to bring key government services closer to citizens and reduce dependency on Shillong for administrative needs. 🏛️ Project…

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Assam to Offer 40,000 Government Jobs in Single-Day Recruitment Drive on October 10: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

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In a landmark announcement, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma declared that the state government will provide 40,000 government jobs in a single recruitment drive scheduled for October 10, 2025. The initiative is part of the administration’s ongoing commitment to transparent, merit-based employment and aims to push the total number of appointments under the current…

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Tata Technologies Named Strategic Supplier by Volvo Cars for Global Engineering Services

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In a significant boost to India’s engineering prowess, Tata Technologies has been selected as a strategic supplier by Volvo Cars to deliver advanced product and component engineering services. The collaboration marks a major expansion of their long-standing partnership and reinforces Tata Technologies’ role in shaping the future of software-defined and sustainable mobility. 🔧 Partnership Scope…

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Google Launches Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite: Fastest, Most Affordable AI Model Yet; Flash and Pro Now Open to All

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In a major expansion of its AI ecosystem, Google has unveiled Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite, its fastest and most cost-efficient AI model to date, while also announcing the general availability of Gemini 2.5 Flash and Pro for all users and developers. ⚡ Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite: Speed Meets Affordability Currently in preview via Google AI Studio and…

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Putin Refuses to Discuss Possibility of US-Israel Plot Against Iran’s Supreme Leader, Urges De-escalation

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Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Russian President Vladimir Putin has categorically dismissed speculation about a possible US-Israel plot to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it a topic he “does not even wish to discuss.” Speaking at a roundtable with global news agency editors, Putin said, “I do not even want…

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Iranian Missile Hits Soroka Hospital in Southern Israel, Causes Extensive Damage Amid Escalating Conflict

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In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, an Iranian missile struck Soroka Medical Center, the largest hospital in southern Israel, causing extensive structural damage and prompting emergency protocols across the region. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the direct hit during a fresh wave of missile attacks launched by Iran early Thursday. The hospital, located in…

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Shanto-Rahim Partnership Sparks Galle Fightback, Falls Just 3 Runs Short of Bangladesh Record

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Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim produced a sensational fourth-wicket stand to rescue their side from early collapse against Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle. The duo’s gritty 267-run partnership lifted Bangladesh from a precarious 45/3 to 312 before Shanto was dismissed—just three runs shy of the nation’s all-time…

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