RBI may let wilful defaulters shed label after settlement

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a draft master direction on the treatment of wilful defaulters, allowing borrowers to remove the tag by reaching a compromise settlement with banks. The new rules aim to provide a transparent procedure for classifying borrowers as wilful defaulters while complying with the principles of natural justice. However, some criminal cases may lose ground as a result.

September 25, 2023 at 12:47AM

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Bihar: Seized liquor stolen from police store room in Muzaffarpur district

​​Officially, liquor is currently out of people’s reach after Bihar government enforced total prohibition seven years back.

September 24, 2023 at 11:13PM

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Sukhbir Singh Badal calls for unity against Sikh ‘demonisation’

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Saturday called upon all parties and leaders in Punjab to counter the “propaganda to demonise Sikhs and other Punjabis”. “I urge all political parties and leaders to close ranks and give a united call against vicious propaganda to vilify and demonise #Sikhs and other Punjabis.

September 24, 2023 at 01:42AM

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Brainless jellyfish wows scientists with its ability to learn

Researchers have discovered that box jellyfish, specifically the species Tripedalia cystophora, have the ability to learn. In a lab experiment, the jellyfish were trained to recognize and avoid patterns that represented mangrove roots, which they would typically collide with. After a few collisions, the jellyfish changed their behavior and began swimming farther away from the pattern. The study sheds light on the origins of learning and raises questions about the capacity to learn among nerve cells, regardless of whether they are part of a brain.

September 24, 2023 at 01:02AM

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No clear national emblem, Isro logo imprints show lunar soil 'lumpy'

The Chandrayaan-3 rover Pragyan has been unable to leave a clear imprint of the Indian national emblem and the Isro logo on the lunar soil, indicating a new understanding of the properties of the soil in the south pole region. This information could be critical for future missions aiming for lunar habitation and sustained human presence.

September 24, 2023 at 12:09AM

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India is my country too: Rapper Shubh

Punjabi-Canadian rapper Shubhneet Singh, also known as Shubh, expressed his disappointment over the cancellation of his India tour due to a controversial social media post.

September 23, 2023 at 06:30AM

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NTPC gets 'clean chit' in Joshimath

In their report to the government, Geological Survey of India and National Institute of Hydrology have given a 'clean chit' to NTPC's Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel project in connection with water gushing under the surface in Joshimath in January.

September 23, 2023 at 04:36AM

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Canada says 'no place for hate', reassures Hindus

Public safety minister Dominic LeBlanc and Sikh MPs Harjit Singh Sajjan and Randeep Sarai have reassured Canadian Hindus of their safety. The department stated that there is no place for hate in Canada.

September 23, 2023 at 04:55AM

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MotoGP shows distorted map of India, apologises

MotoGP Bharat ran into a controversy on Friday when the organisers showed a distorted map of India while live-streaming on MotoGP TV the practice sessions from Buddh International Circuit.

September 23, 2023 at 05:10AM

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Probe shoddy: Supreme Court acquits two on death row of murder

The Supreme Court has acquitted two death row convicts and one lifer in a murder case due to a poorly conducted investigation. The court expressed concern over the inefficiency and lack of professionalism in police investigations and called for the development of a code of investigation to ensure better standards.

September 23, 2023 at 05:31AM

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