Banking reforms: RBI to clear cheques within hours from October 4, move to continuous settlement to cut delays

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will introduce a new system from October 4 to clear cheques within hours of being presented, sharply reducing the current window of up to two working days.The move will transition the existing Cheque Truncation System (CTS) from batch processing to a ‘continuous clearing and settlement on realisation’ model, aimed…

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Chennai Grand Masters | Indians’ title hopes fade as Vincent Keymer closes in on crown | Chess News

Vincent Keymer (Special arrangements) NEW DELHI: German Grandmaster Vincent Keymer took a decisive step towards his maiden Chennai Grand Masters title on Wednesday, tightening his grip on the leaderboard and leaving Indian hopes hanging by a thread with just two rounds to go.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!In a high-stakes round…

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Bipasha Basu breaks silence on Mrunal Thakur shading her and calling her ‘manly with muscles’ in viral video: ‘Strong women lift each other up’ |

While Mrunal Thakur has been in the news for her dating rumours with Dhanush, the ‘Super 30’ actress has also been spoken about due to her viral video. This throwback video is from her television days when she was doing ‘Kumkum Bhagya‘. In this interview with her co-star Arjit Taneja where they talk about fitness….

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Convocation row: Scholar snubs Tamil Nadu governor; Annamalai hits out at DMK for ‘low-grade politics’ | India News

NEW DELHI: BJP leader K Annamalai on Wednesday criticised Tamil Nadu’s ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) after a student, who is also reportedly the wife of a DMK leader, M Rajan, refused to receive her degree from the state governor during a convocation ceremony.“For ages, the deplorable dramas staged by DMK members to gain fame…

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Trump tariff threat: India ‘recalcitrant’ in trade talks, says US treasury chief; deal likely by October

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said India has been headstrong in ongoing trade negotiations with Washington, describing New Delhi as “a bit recalcitrant.” His remarks came days after President Donald Trump announced an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports, citing the country’s Russian oil purchases. Bessent…

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WI vs PAK: West Indies end 34-year drought with their largest-ever ODI win over Pakistan | Cricket News

West Indies secured their first bilateral ODI series victory against Pakistan since 1991 with a commanding 202-run win at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday. Captain Shai Hope‘s unbeaten century of 120 runs and pace bowler Jayden Seales’ impressive six-wicket haul led the Caribbean team to this historic triumph.The series win…

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‘Alien: Earth’ Stars Essie Davis and Erana James on working with Adarsh Gourav: ‘We bonded over ‘Lagaan’ and beautiful Indian music’ – EXCLUSIVE |

Stepping into the Alien universe is no small feat. For decades, the franchise has terrified, thrilled, and inspired audiences worldwide. Now, ‘Alien: Earth‘ introduces a fresh set of characters and concepts to the screen, with actors Essie Davis and Erana James at the heart of this high-stakes sci-fi action series.Davis plays a brilliant scientist with…

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ED summons Suresh Raina in connection with betting app case | Cricket News

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned former India cricketer Suresh Raina for questioning tomorrow in connection with the 1xBet case, part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal betting platforms and their celebrity promoters.The probe has already drawn in several high-profile names. Suresh Raina announces retirement from all formats of cricket On Monday, actor Rana Daggubati…

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