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New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Digitised businesses in India have a potential credit demand of $220 billion, out of which $165 billion is serviceable today after adjusting for sick and commercially unviable businesses, a report showed on Thursday.In the next 5 years, as the number of digital SMEs doubles, the demand for credit is expected to cross $570 billion.Even after an infusion of $53 billion in FY22 into the market through various channels, the current working capital deficit stands at $112 billion, according to the report by GetVantage and Redseer Strategy Consultants.The deficit hinders new-economy and emerging businesses from innovating…

“We are not required to tarnish the image of Chhattisgarh government,” said BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said at a press conference at the party headquarters referring to Baghel’s statement.Patra also accused the Congress-led government in the mineral rich state of rampant corruption.“If you loot the peoples’ money, then agencies will do their own work,” the BJP spokesperson added.Earlier in the day, Baghel while addressing a press conference at the Congress headquarters said, “There have been attempts to suppress and tarnish the image of the Chhattisgarh government. Be it any investigating agencies, they are only working at the behest of the…

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) The new Omicron sub-variants BA.2.86 and EG. 5.1 will not pose any risk to Indians, said experts here amid fresh concerns of Covid-19.BA.2.86, known to be highly mutated, has been linked to 6 cases in 4 countries: Israel, Denmark, the UK and the US. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has designated BA.2.86 as a variant under monitoring (VUM).EG. 5.1 is currently present in 55 countries and has also been designated by the WHO as a “variant of interest” (VOI).“While EG.5 has shown increased prevalence, growth advantage, and immune escape properties, there have been no reported…

Instead, he spoke of the developmental activities undertaken by his government and also criticised the Central government.There was an anticipation that Vijayan may break his silence and respond to the allegations floating around, especially those raised by Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan who claimed that the firm owned by Veena Vijayan — the CM’s daughter — was involved in questionable business dealings. Instead, Vijayan addressing a well-attended election rally at Puthupally, the constituency which was represented by later former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy for 53 years till he passed away on July 18, spoke only on the development initiatives undertaken by…

It said that Sharia law (Muslim personal law) based on Quran and Sunna (Prophet’s words and actions) cannot be altered, while Ijtehad, i.e., Islamic scholars’ opinions, can differ with time and situations.A delegation from AIMPLB led by its President Moulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani had on Wednesday met the Chairman of the Law Commission, Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, to convey its stand on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).The body, which claims to protect Muslim personal laws, questioned why only Muslims have not been exempted from UCC when the government is ready to exclude tribals and Christians of Northeastern states from its…

Best feature film award has been given to ‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect’ and the Best Non-Feature Film has been bagged by ‘Ek Tha Gaon’ directed by Srishti Lakhera. ‘The Kashmir Files’ was feted with the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration, while ‘RRR’ bagged the Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.Allu Arjun has won the award for Best Actor for his stellar performance in the movie Pushpa (The Rise Part I) while Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon became joint winners of Best Actress Award for ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ and ‘Mimi’, respectively.Here’s the complete list of…

He also said that now it seems that the agency will contest elections in place of the saffron party candidates.Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters here, a day after his political adviser Vinod Verma’s residence was raided by the ED, Baghel said, “There have been attempts to suppress and tarnish the image of the Chhattisgarh government. It all started after they (BJP) were defeated in Jharkhand Assembly elections. They were silent for two and a half years, but have become active again as the elections are approaching.”Targeting the government, he said that the agencies are alleging scams to…

Addressing African nations’ representatives during the BRICS Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogue, Modi said that “In our common history, we have vehemently opposed colonialism and apartheid.”Modi said that Mahatma Gandhi had fought powerful forces through non-violence and peaceful resistance on the African soil and Nelson Mandela was inspired by Gandhi’s thoughts.“On the basis of these strong ties, we have established modern relations and are giving them a new shape. India has always given top priority to its relations with African nations,” the Prime Minister said.Modi said that today India was Africa’s fourth largest trading partner and fifth largest investor.Be…

“The growth in Rajasthan has come to a standstill as the Congress leaders are busy saving their chairs.”He lashed out at the Congress government’s free schemes and said, “We do not believe in free schemes, we emphasize on empowering the society and citizens.”Meghwal was speaking at a press conference at the BJP state office.He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s effective policies regarding Scheduled Castes have had a deep impact on the Dalit vote bank. We don’t say this, it is said by the “Dalit Study Center”. In its report, this center has said that in the 2014 Lok Sabha…

Special CP (G-20), Special CP (Traffic) and all District DCPs were also present in the meeting.L-G said that the forthcoming summit was an opportunity for the Delhi Police and its personnel to showcase its efficiency and capability in handling a visit by 40 heads of states, governments to the national capital.L-G said that the Delhi Police will have to ensure that routine law & order and policing are maintained at the highest level without causing any inconvenience to the residents of Delhi.He said that 60 DCPs had been drafted to oversee and manage specific task related to the G-20 Summit…