The Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, has approved the renaming of Jalalabad in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur district to Parshurampuri. This decision follows a letter sent to the state's Chief Secretary, indicating the central government's approval.
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To safeguard their profitability, SBI and Union Bank of India are increasing home loan spreads despite falling policy rates. This reverses the trend of passing rate cuts to new borrowers, as banks grapple with sticky deposit costs. Public sector lenders, previously focused on market share, are now prioritizing sustainable returns, signaling a potential shift in the home loan market.
The IDF announced the killing of Nasser Moussa, a senior Hamas figure, in an airstrike in southern Gaza. Moussa, responsible for training and operations, was a close associate of a previously eliminated commander. The IDF also targeted rocket storage sites. Amid ongoing military actions, a deepening humanitarian crisis unfolds in Gaza, with rising casualties and accusations of restricted aid.
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Top stock market recommendations: Aakash K Hindocha from Nuvama Professional Clients Group suggests a buy strategy for Force Motors, Maruti Suzuki, and MCX, anticipating potential gains. Nifty faces resistance around 24700-24750, while Bank Nifty follows a sell-on-rise pattern.
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