Top bankers hail RBI's big bang measures to boost financial inclusion

Top bankers hail RBI's big bang measures to boost financial inclusion

Top bankers on Friday hailed the Reserve Bank's decision to reduce repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.50 per cent and cash reserve ratio (CRR) by 100 basis points in four tranches, saying the policy move is expected to provide the necessary drive for credit expansion in priority sectors which will enhance the financial inclusion. Jun 6, 2025
Chinnaswamy Stadium Tragedy: Arrests and Investigations Unfold

Bengaluru stampede: Who are the four officials arrested amid probe?

The police also arrested Kiran Kumar (Senior Event Manager) and Sunil Mathew (Vice President - Business Affairs), who were working for DNA Entertainment Network, the event management company in charge of the victory celebrations. Sosale has been RCB's marketing and revenue head for over two years now. Jun 6, 2025
Toddler Gang-Raped in Lucknow: Investigation Underway

Lucknow Police encounter: Toddler rape accused shot dead by cops

In a heinous crime in the Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow, a two and a half year old infant was raped by a water vendor who reportedly worked in the Railways. The accused, identified as Deepak Verma, was later killed in an encounter in a retaliatory firing by the police during the intervening night of Thursday and Friday. Jun 6, 2025
NIA

NIA raids 32 locations in J&K; targets hybrid terrorists, OGWs linked to LeT, JeM

In a major counter-terror operation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted searches at 32 locations across Jammu and Kashmir to dismantle the Pakistan-backed terror ecosystem. The raids targeted the residences of hybrid terrorists and overground workers associated with offshoots of proscribed outfits. Jun 6, 2025
NHRC Probes Alleged Police Torture Death in Hyderabad

NHRC probes alleged police torture death in Hyderabad

The NHRC, responding to a media report, emphasized the seriousness of the allegations, stating that if the report's contents are accurate, they represent a grave violation of human rights. The Commission has requested a comprehensive report from the Telangana DGP within two weeks to clarify the circumstances surrounding Irfan's death and the actions taken by the police. Jun 5, 2025