Rabi MSP hike, Rs 1.86 lakh crore green corridor, Delhi AI traffic system: Cabinet clears 3 key measures
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The Union Cabinet has sanctioned increased Minimum Support Prices for Rabi crops, fostering agricultural growth for farmers across the country. Additionally, a new financial boost for the Green Energy Corridor-III scheme aims to enhance renewable energy transmission between states. In a bid to alleviate urban traffic woes, Delhi will introduce an Intelligent Traffic Management System, leveraging real-time data for improved road safety and optimized traffic flow.

Delhi traffic gets ‘brain’: How new Rs 1,789cr traffic system will change your commute
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Delhi will soon introduce an Intelligent Traffic Management System to improve traffic management across the capital. The project aims to adjust traffic signals based on real-time conditions and reduce congestion. Emergency vehicles, such as ambulances, will receive priority during peak traffic times. Traffic violations will be monitored using automated systems for enforcement and safety. The rollout will occur in three phases, evaluated to ensure effectiveness and integration.

Nitin Gadkari: 100% ethanol flex-fuel engines being developed
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India currently imports petroleum worth around Rs 22 lakh crore, Gadkari said, underlining the need to reduce the country's dependence on imported fuels through greater use of ethanol, electricity, hydrogen and other alternative energy sources. The government is also encouraging the adoption of electric vehicles and flex fuel vehicles are being developed.

Switched to the new income tax regime? Why these older tax-saving instruments still make sense
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While the usual go-to avenues may have lost some of their appeal as tax-saving instruments, they still hold great financial value in terms of long-term financial security. Many taxpayers view life insurance as a tax-saving tool, but its value is far greater. PPF may not have the growth of equity investing, but it remains one of the best avenues for long-term stable returns.

Mother and nominee son died; bank delayed funds to father, ordered to pay Rs 15,000
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A woman had Rs 62,541 in her savings account. Her son was registered as the nominee. Both the mother and son passed away, leaving her 83-year-old husband as the only surviving member of the family. The man was a farmer and was not very familiar with English.

5 money changes in Oct: Bulk FD rates, UPI MDR, SBI ATM limit cut, LPG KYC & more
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The money changes include a reduction in the number of free ATM transactions for certain State Bank of India (SBI) salary account customers, new disclosure norms for interest rates on bulk fixed deposits (FDs), revised charges under the National Pension System (NPS) and mandatory Aadhaar authentication for receiving LPG subsidies.

Senior citizen wrongly paid tax on Rs 25.42 lakh bond interest; ITAT orders Rs 9.91 lakh refund
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