NBCFDC Offers Concessional Loans Up to ₹25 Lakh for Backward Classes
NBCFDC provides concessional loans up to ₹25 lakh for income-generating activities and education to eligible Backward Classes members.
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Xi Jinping to Visit White House for Talks, Ceremony and State Dinner
Chinese President Xi Jinping visits the White House on September 24 for a state visit featuring a military ceremony, bilateral talks and a state dinner.
Karnataka's four state transport corporations face ₹8,000 crore losses, salary payments at risk
Karnataka's four state-run transport corporations are grappling with cumulative losses of about ₹8,000 crore and are finding it difficult to pay salaries, the Legislative Council was told.
Trump and Xi Meet at White House as Trade Truce Buys Time
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet at the White House, with trade, AI, Taiwan and the Iran and Ukraine wars on the agenda.
Congress MP rebuts BRS claims on power tariffs and farm supply
Congress MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy challenged BRS claims on power tariffs and farm supply, alleging DISCOM debts and irregularities in power purchases.
Norway Raises Rates, Sweden Signals Hike as War-Driven Inflation Spreads
Norway's central bank raised rates and Sweden's signalled a likely hike before year-end, as war-driven energy costs push global policymakers to act.
Russia Plans Export Cargo Fee to Fund Arctic Icebreaker Construction
Russia plans a shipbuilding fee on export cargo to raise over 200 billion roubles for two new Arctic icebreakers, according to a draft government decree.
Saudi East-West Pipeline Ramps Up Flows, but Yanbu Tanker Loadings Stall
Saudi Arabia is raising crude volumes through the East-West Pipeline to Yanbu, but tanker loadings at the Red Sea export hub have yet to resume, industry sources say.
IMF Backs 'Fewer but Deeper' Reforms in Overhaul of Loan Program Design
The IMF's executive board has endorsed recommendations to tailor loan conditions more sharply, even as critics warn of tougher austerity for indebted developing nations.
China Pledges Wider Market Access, Digital Trade Push at Hangzhou Expo
Premier Li Qiang opened the Fifth Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, pledging easier market access, stronger cross-border e-commerce import policies and greater Chinese input into global digital trade rules.
ECB's Schnabel Set to Resign, Triggering Board Reshuffle
ECB board member Isabel Schnabel is expected to resign to join the IMF, setting off a reshuffle involving the presidencies and other top roles.
ECB's Isabel Schnabel set to exit early for senior IMF post
ECB board member Isabel Schnabel will leave early for a senior IMF role, with an announcement expected imminently.
Brazil Central Bank Sees Inflation Near Target, Cuts 2026 Growth Forecast
Brazil's central bank expects inflation near its 3% target at the policy horizon and has lowered its 2026 growth forecast to 1.8%.
EU Raises Concern Over Reported US Plan to Curb Diesel Exports
The European Union has voiced concern over reports that the US could restrict diesel exports, warning of fallout for both sides.
Trump and Xi to Meet at White House on Trade, AI and Iran
Trump and Xi meet Thursday at the White House on trade, AI safeguards, Iran and Taiwan, after extending their trade truce by two months.
German institutes raise growth forecasts as business morale improves
Germany's leading economic institutes raised growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027, and the Ifo business climate index rose to 89.9 in September from 88.8 in August.
Nigeria and US Sign Mining Framework to Draw American Investment
Nigeria and the United States have signed a framework agreement to deepen US investment in Nigeria's mining sector, its solid minerals minister said.
Ethiopia, Djibouti and Dangote to build $660 million petroleum pipeline
Ethiopia, Djibouti and Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote will build a $660 million refined petroleum pipeline linking the two countries.
German Auto Lobby Flags China Trade Imbalance, Backs Rules-Based Response
Germany's auto industry association VDA has raised concerns over growing trade imbalances with China, backing EU action under WTO rules while cautioning against protectionism.
US Energy Department to spend $2 billion on grid upgrades to meet AI power demand
The US Energy Department will spend nearly $2 billion on 31 grid projects across 26 states, aiming to add 23 gigawatts of capacity and ease pressure from AI-driven electricity demand.