The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday proposed revised guidelines for the Lead Bank Scheme (LBS) to streamline operational processes and enhance the effectiveness of the programme introduced in 1969 to coordinate development activities at the district level, PTI reported.The Lead Bank Scheme is aimed at coordinating the activities of banks, governments and other…
MUMBAI: The ownership dispute between Bharat Forge chairman and MD Baba Kalyani and his sister and Hikal non-executive director Sugandha Hiremath over the chemicals company has escalated. Baba’s son Amit Kalyani is seeking re-election as a non-executive and non-independent director at Hikal. His reappointment, under an ordinary resolution, requires a majority of votes to be…
In a move aimed at strengthening regional trade and payment systems, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday allowed Indian banks and their overseas branches to extend rupee-denominated loans to persons residing in Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.The RBI said the step was taken to facilitate cross-border trade transactions and is part of its…
Harmanpreet Kaur became the most capped player in women’s international cricket on Thursday when she led the India women’s national cricket team in the second T20I of the three-match series against the Australia women’s national cricket team in Australia.The appearance was her 356th international match on February 19, taking her past Suzie Bates, who previously…
Saif Ali Khan shared childhood memories on Two Much, recalling stealing money from his father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, and being caught by his mother, Sharmila Tagore. He also humorously described the ‘struggles’ of growing up in palaces and recounted a terrifying home stabbing incident involving his son Jeh, which he bravely confronted. Saif Ali…
Shoaib Akhtar describes it as a “wrong decision”. NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar did not hold back in his critique of umpiring after Pakistan’s six-wicket defeat to India in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash in Dubai on Sunday. Akhtar focused particularly on the contentious dismissal of opener Fakhar Zaman, describing it…
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday highlighted India’s growing economic resilience and said that the nation is well-equipped to absorb external shocks, amid ongoing external trade tensions.“Our capacity to absorb shocks is strong, while our economic leverage is evolving. Our choices will determine whether resilience becomes a foundation for leadership or merely a buffer…
Deepti Sharma and Laura Wolvaardt (PTI) India all-rounder Deepti Sharma and South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt have made significant strides in the latest ICC Women’s Player Rankings, both claiming the top spots in their respective categories. Deepti Sharma climbed to No. 1 among T20I bowlers for the first time in her career, following a strong…
‘Vash Level 2’ had a good run in its first six days, collecting around ₹7.59 crore net at the Indian box office. On its 6th day, the film continued to maintain momentum with steady earnings and a decent occupancy rate across shows. Vash Level 2: Day 6th box office collection On its 6th day, which…
MUMBAI: Consumers seem to be cutting back on discretionary spends, allocating more budgets to essentials and value purchases as a mix of war-driven uncertainty and layoffs have nudged people to tighten their purse strings and save more. Even as the US and Iran agreed upon a two-week ceasefire last week, the prospects of a peace…
