A 60-year-old farmer, Jadhav Devrao, who had taken a loan from a private bank, died by suicide at the bank's premises in Adilabad. He had mortgaged his land and had outstanding loan arrears. His family accused bank officials of harassment and delayed response. Police are investigating the allegations and the incident was captured on CCTV.
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Farm leaders arrested in Punjab over a week ago have been released, and Jagjit Dallewal has ended his indefinite fast. The Supreme Court acknowledged Dallewal as a genuine leader while noting that other elements obstructed resolution efforts. The SC will now consider urging the Centre to address farmers' demands.
Tom Cruise, renowned for his iconic role in Top Gun, received the U.S. Navy's highest civilian honor for his significant contributions to the Navy and Marine Corps through his films. The award was presented at Longcross Studios near London. Cruise expressed pride in the recognition and praised the service of military personnel.
A 55-year-old woman, Kaneez Fatima Ansari, tragically died in a Kurla bus accident on Monday. A disturbing video shows a helmeted man stealing her gold bangles and purse as she lay lifeless under a car. Police have registered a theft case and are working to identify the suspect. Ansari's daughter expressed outrage at this inhumane act.
Bank holidays in March 2025 will affect various cities and states due to regional festivals and observances. Customers should plan financial transactions in advance as banks will be closed on specific dates, but ATMs, mobile banking, and internet banking services will remain available.
Instances of false toll deductions from FASTag wallets have been identified, primarily due to incorrect vehicle number entries by toll operators. The NHAI has penalized toll collectors in 250 cases, imposing a Rs 1 lakh fine for each violation. This measure has significantly reduced such cases by 70%, with ongoing investigations and refunds issued for verified false deductions.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said that the cabinet discussion on the Socio-Economic and Educational Survey, also known as the caste census, was inconclusive and postponed to May 2. Despite concerns raised by ministers regarding the survey's unscientific nature and outdated information, Siddaramaiah denied reports of heated arguments, emphasising that no one opposed the survey outright.
Security agencies have identified the three terrorists behind the deadly Pahalgam attack as Asif Fauji, Suleman Shah, and Abu Talha, believed to be TRF operatives using code names Moosa, Yunus, and Asif. Sketches of the suspects, based on survivor accounts, have been released as a search operation intensifies. According to officials, the trio was previously active in Poonch and had a history of orchestrating terror strikes in the region.
RBI's proposal to remove foreclosure charges on loans up to Rs 7.5 crore could significantly impact PNB Housing Finance and Aditya Birla Capital, with 27% and 26% of their assets in floating-rate loans, respectively. Banks like Axis, IndusInd, and Kotak Mahindra may also face higher impacts. This move is expected to increase competition and reduce profitability in retail loans, benefiting better-rated NBFCs.
Microsoft seeks to persuade President Trump to reconsider restrictions on exporting AI chips, arguing that these curbs disadvantage U.S. allies and hinder tech companies' capacity to build AI data centers abroad. The restrictions could inadvertently benefit China's AI sector, mirroring its rapid 5G growth. The Biden administration's export control measures face criticism for potentially aiding Beijing's tech advancements.