MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India board on Friday okayed a dividend of Rs 2.87 lakh crore to govt, 6.7% more than last year’s Rs 2.69 lakh crore, even as it sharply raised transfers to its contingency risk buffer amid a surge in earnings and balance sheet expansion.The higher dividend came despite a transfer of…
A blocked payment or stuck money can finally come through today. Saturn rewards patience, and the Moon supports recovery of what’s due. You’ll breathe easier once you see the credit message or that delayed cheque clears.Still, your mood may not match the good news. Unsatisfactory results in another area can pinch, and you may feel…
Berhampur: The former sarpanch of Gajapati district’s Birikote panchayat was arrested on Thursday night for his alleged involvement in the illegal ganja trade. “The accused, identified as Mosha Majhi (37), a resident of Birikote under Adava police station limits, was arrested under Section 27A of NDPS Act (financing of illegal drug trafficking and the harbouring…
MUMBAI: Gold jewellery has not lost its sheen but it may be going out of reach for average Indians as high prices of the yellow metal are pushing people to spend less on new pieces and only stick to essentials. While sales volumes or the amount of gold sold are dropping, sales value, driven by…
A tender kind of happiness follows you today. The Moon supports family matters, and Jupiter blesses your emotional world, so good news from children or younger ones can brighten the whole house. Even the air feels softer after that.You’ll also feel more romantic than usual. It’s one of those days when a simple song, a…
Kendrapada: Five persons accused of murdering a 32-year-old man in Jajpur district last month were arrested from Surat in Gujarat on Thursday after evading police for over a month, officials said on Friday. The accused were identified as Bapina Malik (31), Tapina Malik (27), Sanjaya Malik (30), Raju Malik (34) and Managobinda Malik (33), all…
MUMBAI: Total outward remittances under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) witnessed a contraction in FY26, dropping about 2% to $29 billion from the $29.6 billion recorded in FY25. This downward trajectory highlights that visa restrictions are impacting overseas education spending, which plummeted 20.9% from $2.9 billion to $2.3 billion, alongside a 3.1% dip in international…
Today you are likely feeling closer to family than usual, which suits the Moon well. She encourages activities and plans with lightheartedness in mind – whether that be picnicking, going on short trips, or driving a long distance while snacking along the way! Don’t overplan – simply go.Enjoy luxury and comfort without going overboard. A…
Rourkela: Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has initiated a targeted demolition drive to raze old and dilapidated residential quarters across the industrial township here. The move comes as part of a safety initiative to remove structures deemed beyond repair and to curb rising instances of illegal encroachment and anti-social activities. Source link
MUMBAI: Domestic economic activity exhibited resilience in April, with industrial and services sectors maintaining strength across several segments, even as global uncertainties and geopolitical tensions continued to cast a shadow, RBI said in its latest State of the Economy article.At the same time, the central bank struck a note of caution, stating that “India’s near-term…
