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Rising unsecured loans may pose NPA risks in FY26

THE rising stress levels in unsecured retail loan books of banks can spiral out of control and create asset quality risks this fiscal to the tune of 25% over the past fiscal's level, an international rating agency has warned.

Pentagon deploys 1,500 troops along US-Mexico border

THE Pentagon said it has begun deploying 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border, putting in motion plans President Donald Trump laid out in executive orders shortly after he took office to crack down on immigration.

Unhappy domestic returns for big guns

ROHIT Sharma. Shubman Gill. Yashasvi Jaiswal. Ravindra Jadeja. Rishabh Pant. Shreyas Iyer... it's fair to say that the latest round of the Ranji Trophy had enough stars for a new constellation. Alas, it didn't matter that much as most of them were dismissed cheaply on a bowling day across the country.

MP brain-dead priest raises hope of new life for 2

A 61-year-old differently-abled temple priest, Baliram Kushwah, declared brain-dead by doctors in Jabalpur on Wednesday following a major road accident, has kindled hopes of a fresh lease of life to two patients in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday.

US sanctions start to impact supplies from Russia

Russian oil's share in BPCL's crude basket fell heavily

Dharwad region owes Rs 600 cr GST dues to govt

Commercial Tax Department says amount is pending since new indirect tax collection system was implemented

A Few Tweaks in Draft Sports Bill?

THERE might be some changes to the proposed National Sports Governance Bill 2024 before it is tabled in the Parliament.

NCLAT stays CCI's ban on WhatsApp-Meta data sharing

IN a relief to Mark Zuckerberg-owned Meta, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday suspended the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) five-year data-sharing ban between WhatsApp and its parent company, Meta Platforms.

Higher wages draw more women to MGNREGA work

Women workers now paid Rs 349/day as against Rs 300 by pvt firms

ED seizes ₹70cr land linked to former minister

THE Enforcement Directorate attached approximately 101 bighas of land valued at ₹70 crore in Sahaspur area of Dehradun against former Forest Minister and Congress leader Harak Singh Rawat.

Govt stable, Congress united, BJP divided: CM

CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said the Congress government in Karnataka is stable and the entire party is united.

Shah in Gujarat: Now, people talk about Hindu identity with pride

HOME Minister Amit Shah on Thursday raised the matter of Hindu pride, observing how unlike in the past people today publicly acknowledge their pride in Hinduism.

Want to revive 'family tree' at the click of a mouse? Come to Maha Kumbh

WITH lakhs of people taking holy dip at Maha Kumbh, pandas or traditional priests are busy tracing the roots of devotees through digitised family records in a camp at Sangam.

Lakshya, Sat-Chi bow out

ILL form continues to haunt most of the Indian shuttlers at the moment.

Robbery cases prevailed during BJP rule too: HM

HOME Minister Dr G Parameshwara refuted the argument that law and order has collapsed in the state.

Misri's 2-day China visit from Jan 26 to normalize ties between 2 countries

FOREIGN Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Beijing on a two-day trip beginning Sunday as India and China try to normalise their relationship that had been strained due to border tensions since 2020.

Maruti Suzuki Cars to Become Expensive by Up to ₹32,500 From Feb 1

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki (MSIL) will be hiking the prices of its vehicles by up to ₹32,500 from February 1, 2025, to offset the rise in input costs.

There are many deserving actors...: Sudeep declines K'taka film award

KANNADA actor Kichcha Sudeep, who was selected as the 'Best Actor' by the Karnataka government for his role in Pailwaan has declined the honour.

Odisha lose but secure berth in WHIL final

DELHI SG Pipers showed great composure as Elodie Picard's brilliance between the sticks saw them earn a 3-2 shootout win against the Odisha Warriors in the Women's Hockey India League.

Patna Med College Ex-Student Held in NEET Racket

BIHAR police on Thursday arrested Dr. Ajay Kumar Singh, a former student of Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), for his alleged involvement in NEET-UG and PG examination racket.

GP prez from Koppal district invited to attend R-Day event in Delhi

THE president of Kinnal Gram Panchayat in Koppal district has received an invitation from the Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj to attend the Republic Day function in New Delhi on January 26.

Lokayukta trying to close MUDA case, will agitate: BJP

AHEAD of Lokayukta police submitting their report on the MUDA site allotment case against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his family members, Leader of Opposition R Ashoka alleged that the CM's Office is pressuring the Lokayukta police, and the report is expected to be in favour of the CM.

India supporting Indonesia defence industrialisation

President Sukarno was India's first Republic Day guest, and now, President Subianto will be the guest for the 76th Republic Day.

SC orders man's arrest over repeated filing of bail pleas, slaps ₹2 lakh fine

THE Supreme Court has directed the Amritsar police commissioner to arrest a petitioner within three days for filing bail applications twice.

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Don't Take Precipitative Action Against Ravi, HC Tells CID

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) not to take precipitative action against BJP MLC CT Ravi, in connection with a case registered against him by the Bagewadi police, for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Minister of Women and Child Development Laxmi Hebbalkar.

Allies hopeful of clause tweak ahead of JPC on Waqf Bill final meet today

Though Opposition parties have requested to postpone the meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, the panel is set to begin the two-day meeting to finalize the Bill on Friday.

MoD Okays Mazagon Dock Bid for P75 Submarines

Six advanced submarines to be built under project

Semiconductor industry succeeds in clusters: Meity Secretary

Krishnan, secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity), in a conversation with TNIE indicated that there would be a follow-on production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for larger investments.

Spin it to win it: Varun growing in stature

Gambhir and other leaders in the team has propelled spinner to be more attacking, says former India pacer Balaji