RBI proposes revamp of Lead Bank Scheme; aims to boost district credit flow, inclusion

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…

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Shabana Azmi shares emotional moment with Smita Patil’s son Prateik in ‘Imaginary Rain’, says ‘Smita ji will be watching with us’ |

Chef and filmmaker Vikas Khanna returns with ‘Imaginary Rain’, based on his 2023 book, starring Shabana Azmi and Prateik Patil. The film explores love, loss, and healing through food. A viral clip shows Shabana and Prateik’s emotional bond, as they recall Smita Patil. Khanna calls directing Shabana his biggest privilege. Chef and filmmaker Vikas Khanna…

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Hit, treat, repeat: Natthakan Chantham bleeds to perfect idol Suryakumar Yadav’s ‘Supla’ shot | EXCLUSIVE | Cricket News

Suryakumar Yadav and Natthakan Chantham NEW DELHI: Thailand women’s team cricketer Natthakan Chantham has endured a barrage of bruises, all in pursuit of mastering Suryakumar Yadav’s trademark ‘Supla shot’ — going down on one knee to scoop the ball over fine leg or square leg — during net sessions.During practice sessions, Chantham has repeatedly been…

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New labour codes to keep salary hikes stable; IT sector margins tested

A majority of companies are unlikely to reduce salary hikes, even with higher wage bills resulting from the implementation of new labour codes, according to HR heads and compensation experts. However, increments may be moderated in certain sectors, particularly information technology.Costs for benefits such as gratuity, overtime, bonus, and leave encashment have increased after the…

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Quote of the day by Henry Ford: “Two classes of people lose money; those who are too weak to guard what they have; those who win money by trick. They both lose in the end.” |

Henry Ford (Image source: Wikipedia) Henry Ford was an American businessman whose ideas changed the way things were made and the economy of the world in the early 1900s. He was born in Michigan in 1863 and is best known for starting the Ford Motor Company and finding ways to make cars cheap for everyone…

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Reliance bags US licence to buy Venezuela oil; may help replace Russian crude: Report

Issuing such approval to Reliance may accelerate Venezuela’s crude shipments. (AI image) Reliance Industries (RIL) has been granted a general licence by the Donald Trump administration that will allow the company to crude oil directly from Venezuela without breaching any existing sanctions, a Reuters report has said.According to the report, this general licence permits the…

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