As a part of its February 16 decision to revise interest rates on small savings every quarter the Union Government on Friday slashed interest rates payable on small savings including PPF and Girl-child saving scheme, Sukanya Samriddhi Account.
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the US would start accepting petitions for popular H-1B work visas for the fiscal year 2017 from 1st April.
In order to bring down the burden of bearing the expenses on subsidies, the central government has decided to cancel the subsidy facility to the richer class of the society.
Change of Address in Passports
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Address of the passport holder is printed on the additional data page of the passport.
The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as computed/published today by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 35.42 per barrel (bbl) on 15.03.2016.
3 days continuous holidays for banks
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It has been announced that a holiday has been declared for the banks on the occasion of Good Friday on 25th March.
The Minister of State (I/C) for Petroleum & Natural Gas Shri Dharmendra Pradhan informed the Lok Sabha in a written reply that strict instructions have been issued to all distributors.
The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as computed/published today by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 36.47 per barrel (bbl) on 14.03.2016.
Scheme for new Entrepreneurs
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An Action Plan has been prepared for 22 sectors under Make in India initiative to promote new entrepreneurs in the country.
Markets regulator SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) barred wilful loan defaulters from raising public funds, taking control of listed firms and holding board positions.