‘Big responsibility’: Shubman Gill’s first words after being named Team India’s Test captain | Cricket News

Shubman Gill (Image credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India’s newly-appointed Test captain, Shubman Gill, called the opportunity to lead the national side in the red-ball format a tremendous honour and a significant responsibility. Gill, who has featured as both an opener and No. 3 in India’s Test line-up, steps into the leadership role following Rohit Sharma’s…

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Centre’s ownership of banks cuts ‘lender of last resort’ risk for RBI

MUMBAI: RBI has acknowledged that government’s ownership of public sector banks makes its risk management job easier. In its latest economic capital framework report, RBI notes that such ownership has “demonstrably reduced the potential losses” it might face when offering emergency liquidity assistance (ELA), warranting lower capital buffers for these entities.In other words, govt-owned lenders…

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Are we raising a mentally weak generation? Doctor answers

In many modern homes, love is overflowing, but so is worry. There’s a rising concern among psychologists and educators alike: Are today’s children growing up without the mental strength they truly need? This question isn’t about blaming families. Instead, it’s about understanding how some well-meaning habits might be holding children back emotionally and mentally. ​Dr…

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Government eyes smoother investment path; large & growing market makes India attractive bet for FDI, says Industry secy

NEW DELHI: From combing regulations at the Centre and in the states to make it easier for companies to invest, tailoring packages, and making investment pitches to global corporations, govt is seeking to ensure that foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into the country remain strong.India saw FDI inflows increase by 13.6% to $81 billion, and…

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Microfinance stress takes toll on FY25 profits

CHENNAI: Stress in the sector has left microfinance institutions bleeding. Listed MFIs have either reported a loss or a substantial decrease in their profits in the March quarter. This comes on the back of multiple factors including deterioration in asset quality, rising credit costs, borrower overleveraging and rising borrower overlaps that impacted the performance of…

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