Sanjay Malhotra, the incoming RBI chief, is expected to focus on growth and technology adoption within the banking sector. Brokerages are divided on whether he will prioritize faster interest rate easing. While some anticipate a more accommodative monetary policy given his finance background, others believe the chances of a rate cut have diminished.
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Double Olympic bronze-medallist Manu Bhaker admitted a mistake in her nomination for the National Sports Awards after being excluded from the Khel Ratna list. Bhaker remains focused on performing for India despite the controversy. She emphasised that winning medals is her goal, not awards. This follows criticism from her coach and father on the selection committee's decision.
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan hinted that Babar Azam will open in the tri-series against New Zealand as a replacement for the injured Saim Ayub. Ayub, an emerging talent, is sidelined with an ankle fracture, necessitating an extended rehabilitation. Pakistan remains confident in Babar Azam’s abilities to lead the batting lineup despite the setback.
Australia ended the opening day of the fourth Test with 311 for six, thanks to half-centuries from Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, and Steve Smith. Debutant Konstas impressed with 60 off 65 balls, sparking high drama with Virat Kohli. Jasprit Bumrah fought back with three wickets, leaving the contest open on day two.
A Gurdwara in Vancouver was vandalized with pro-Khalistan graffiti, prompting an investigation by authorities. The Khalsa Diwan Society attributed the act to Sikh separatists, denouncing it as an attempt to sow division within the Canadian Sikh community. This incident follows a series of vandalisms targeting religious structures in Canada, including Hindu temples, raising concerns about rising extremism.
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The MNF vowed to prevent Lengpui airport from being handed over to the Indian Air Force, criticizing ZPM's financial management and highlighting potential civilian-military conflicts. They express concerns about economic impact, noise pollution, and strategic military targeting. The previous MNF government had already proposed constructing a second runway.
Young Namita Mondal, displaced from Dhuliyan, yearns for a new Poila Baisakh dress while seeking refuge in Malda. Like others, she and her family fled after violence, their homes reduced to ashes. Uncertainty looms as they grapple with the impossibility of returning, their lives disrupted and futures uncertain, awaiting a resolution amidst political tensions.
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