10 regional parties received Rs 852 crore through electoral bonds in 2021-22: ADR report

10 regional parties received Rs 852 crore through electoral bonds in 2021-22: ADR report

[ad_1] New Delhi: Ten regional parties, including the DMK, BJD, YSR Congress, JDU and the AAP, have declared receiving Rs Rs 852.88 crore donations through electoral bonds in 2021-22, according to an NGO working for electoral reforms. The total income of 36 regional parties for the financial year was Rs 1,213 crore, the Association for … Read more

‘Loss of family bonds, alienation from society’: SC speaks up for jail inmates

‘Loss of family bonds, alienation from society’: SC speaks up for jail inmates

[ad_1] New Delhi: The Supreme Court has observed that the danger of unjust imprisonment is that inmates are at risk of suffering from “prisonisation”. It pointed out that incarceration has other deleterious effects as well, especially for an accused from weaker economic strata. The deleterious effects listed by the apex court included the immediate loss … Read more

Govt authorises SBI to issue electoral bonds between April 3-12

Govt authorises SBI to issue electoral bonds between April 3-12

[ad_1] New Delhi: The State Bank of India (SBI) has been authorised by the government to issue and encash electoral bonds through its 29 authorised branches across the country from April 3 till April 12. According to a Finance Ministry notification issued on Friday, the electoral bonds will be valid for 15 days from the … Read more

Nam Te Maaz Explained the Strong Communal Bonds of Kashmir

Nam Te Maaz Explained the Strong Communal Bonds of Kashmir

[ad_1] by Maleeha Sofi SRINAGAR: In Kashmiri language and culture, Nam te Maaz depicts an unbreakable bond. This phrase was the title of the last play of the 8-day-long Theatre Festival Kashmir 2023. The play showcased the relationship between Kashmir Hindus and Kashmir Muslims and their journey over years. The play opened with a narration … Read more

Indian banks to issue bonds to maintain capital levels: CARE Ratings

Indian banks to issue bonds to maintain capital levels: CARE Ratings

[ad_1] Chennai: With credit off-take increasing, Indian banks are expected to issue bonds to maintain their capital levels and support their advances while cost of funds — deposits and borrowings are likely to increase, said CARE Ratings. “To support credit-off take, banks are expected to shore up their liability franchise by raising capital (AT1 bonds, … Read more

Pakistan considers issuing energy bonds for tech up-gradation in industry: official

Pakistan considers issuing energy bonds for tech up-gradation in industry: official

[ad_1] Pakistan flag Islamabad: The Pakistani government is contemplating releasing energy-saving certificates and energy conservation bonds to encourage technological up-gradation in industry, a Pakistani official said. Sardar Mohazzam, managing director of the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority of Pakistan, made the remarks during a seminar on decarbonizing the cement sector organized by the Sustainable … Read more