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Massive fire breaks out in slum near Rithala Metro Station
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
A massive fire erupted in the slum clusters near Rithala Metro Station in northwest Delhi's Rohini area on Thursday morning, gutting more than 50 shanties and displacing dozens of residents. The blaze, reported at around 4:15 AM, prompted a rapid response from the Delhi Fire Services (DFS
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Delhi LG directs 'Major Penalty' proceedings against DFS officer in false
Updated : 3 weeks, 2 days ago IST
Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, VK Saxena on Wednesday directed the Vigilance Department to initiate "Major Penalty" proceedings under Rule 14 of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 against Chhuttan Lal Meena, Assistant Divisional Officer (ADO), Delhi Fire Service, in connection with a false inspecti
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Secretary, DFS chairs meeting to deliberate on preparation of roadmap for
Updated : 1 month ago IST
During the meeting, Nagaraju emphasized the need for further strengthening measures, such as presence of at least one bank branch in each subdivision in the North Eastern region, enhancing insurance and pension coverage for all citizens and formulating strategies to bring individuals current
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Banking sector strong, resilient; credit expansion and capital needs in fo
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
On non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), Nagaraju said both government-owned and private NBFCs play a significant role in funding infrastructure and reaching borrowers underserved by banks. "While NBFCs have shown strong growth, profitability, and outreach, he noted the continuing debate
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NBFCs merger to enhance capital strength, extend financing to multiple pro
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
In a post-Budget conversation with ANI, Secretary. DFS said, "Both Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) and Power Finance Corporation (PFC) provide project financing to the public and private sectors in energy. If two NBFCs are financing the same projects in the same sector, it makes r
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Aviation Premier League announces return of Season 2 with ultimate cricket
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Following the success of its inaugural edition, held in association with the Mumbai Cricket Association, APL Season 2 promises to bring together the worlds of cricket and aviation in a high-octane sporting spectacle. The tournament will feature 10 new competitive teams representing leading n
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India's financial inclusion transforms lives of millions: DFS Secretary
Updated : 2 months ago IST
India's ambitious financial inclusion drive has fundamentally transformed the economic landscape for hundreds of millions of citizens, particularly women and rural populations, a senior government official said at the Global Inclusive Finance Summit.
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Banking sector records strong turnaround in 2025: Finance Ministry
Updated : 2 months ago IST
DFS continued its trajectory of momentous reforms in 2025, building on the robust and firm foundation established through initiatives like Your Money, Your Right Campaign, the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025, EASE 8.0 rechristened as EASE₹ise, 'Credit Line on UPI', 'Hello! UPI'- an AI-voi
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Select Committee on Jan Vishwas bill to give report in budget session of P
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The Select Committee on Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 interacted with representatives of Department of Commerce, Department of Financial Services and of Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday as part of its deliberations to systematically decriminalise minor offences across
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DFS Secretary chairs Inter-Departmental Committee meeting to consider fore
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
It was attended by member ministries or departments, i.e., the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Department of Commerce (DoC) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), according to an official release by the Ministry of Finance.
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DFS secretary M Nagaraju chairs review meeting to discuss issues related t
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Progress on the cases that were admitted at NCLT, those which were resolved at NCLT and the ones disposed off outside the IBC was acknowledged. The review of major cases awaiting admission and resolution at the NCLT benches was undertaken. Secretary (DFS) emphasised that the timelines in
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Govt asks insurers to cut claim turnaround time, ensure top-class service
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Government urged insurance companies to ensure the "highest standards of service and better turnaround time" for policyholders, particularly during hospitalisation and while settling claims. In a meeting with insurers and healthcare providers, Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS
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