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Setty said the next phase of AI-led banking should move beyond retail banking and customers with established financial histories MUMBAI: Artificial intelligence could help banks expand credit to rural India, small businesses and farmers while improving risk assessment and productivity, SBI chairman CS Setty said at FIBAC 2026, but banks will have to strengthen cyber defences, governance and human oversight as they expand the use of the technology.Setty said the next phase of AI-led banking should move beyond retail banking and customers with established financial histories. “The next wave of AI-led banking must take us deeper into the economy—to rural…

The two youths have accused CJP leadership of favouritism and excluding grassroots members from the newly constituted core committee CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Two youths, Manish Brahmabhatt and Rahul Pandya, who had been on an indefinite hunger strike in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to protest the list of core committee members announced by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Aug 6, were admitted to a hospital on Monday after alleged detorioration in their health condition.The two youths have accused CJP leadership of favouritism and excluding grassroots members from the newly constituted core committee. Speaking to the media, Brahmabhatt alleged that the police forcibly shifted them…

At just seven years old, Park Geon-roung starred in the Baby Shark music video that went on to become the most-watched YouTube clip of all time, with 17 billion views – and counting. Now, Baby Shark Boy wants to be a K-pop star. He’s backed by Pinkfong, the South Korean kids entertainment company that made Baby Shark – but will they find success again? The BBC’s Tessa Wong explains everything you need to know about his upcoming debut. Source link

Glaciers look still — but in reality they are constantly moving as they slowly carry ice from high mountains to the lower reaches.A new study has reported that glaciers in the Zanskar region of Ladakh are now moving more slowly than they did 30 years ago, offering new clues about how climate change is affecting these giant ‘rivers of ice’.The Zanskar region is home to some of the largest, most extensive glaciers in the Himalaya. They are natural reservoirs of freshwater, which they release as meltwater in the warmer months. This seasonal supply sustains rivers, ecosystems, agriculture, and local communities…

Smoke from the passenger ferry that caught fire while traveling from the tourist island of Bali to neighboring island of Lombok, AP Crews rescued 106 people after a passenger ferry caught fire in rough seas off Indonesia’s Bali island on Wednesday, with rescuers continuing efforts to evacuate those still aboard, authorities said.The Putri Yasmin ferry was carrying 114 passengers and 17 crew members when the fire broke out at around 4:15 am while it was travelling from Padang Bai port in Bali to Lembar port on the neighbouring island of Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara province.Authorities said 25 people remained…

Heavy rain is especially challenging due to the city’s geography, dense construction and limited drainage capacity. MUMBAI: Heavy rains, a deadly fire at a residential building and an international city level conference are ruling the news headlines of Mumbai today. Mumbai’s monsoon has gathered pace again with more showers likely as the city’s seasonal rainfall crossed the 2000mm mark.The new spell has raised fears of waterlogging and disruption to transport and of vulnerable infrastructure deteriorating across the metro region.Meanwhile, tragedy struck Vile Parle West with a fire in a high-rise building claiming two lives including that of a 2.5-year-old child…

The recruitment post said the team is working on building “real tools for a real movement” and called for volunteers willing to contribute to the initiative. NEW DELHI: Technology lead of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Rohan Deshpande, has invited volunteers to join the party’s technology team and work on its website.In a post shared on X, Rohan announced openings for multiple technical roles and said the positions are unpaid.He also urged applicants to apply only if they can dedicate a “decent” amount of time to volunteering.According to the recruitment poster, the CJP Technology team is looking for volunteers for…

Prajwal Revanna (File Photo) BENGALURU: Former MP Prajwal Revanna was found with a mobile phone and pen drive during a raid at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in Bengaluru on Wednesday, officials said.A blue-coloured Android mobile phone, a pen drive, a charger and a diary were recovered from Revanna, officials said.Another inmate, identified as Prathap Rai, was also found in possession of a mobile phone.The complaint was filed by Subramanya, a police inspector with the Central Crime Branch, and a case has been registered at Parappana Agrahara police station against the two inmates under Section 42 of the Prisons Act.An assistant…

A local court has postponed its ruling regarding the extension of police custody for a trainee IPS officer under suspicion HYDERABAD: A local court in Rajendranagar reserved its order on a plea seeking extension of police custody of trainee IPS officer accused in a rape case.The court also directed the station house officer of Attapur Police station, where the accused was interrogated for two days during the earlier remand, to furnish CCTV footage from the station covering the custody period, along with a written explanation in response to a show-cause notice over the alleged violation of remand conditions.During the hearing,…

IndiGo flight operating from Kolkata to Chennai with 224 people on board, declared a full emergency at 11.29pm. CHENNAI: A full emergency was declared at Chennai airport late Tuesday night after an IndiGo flight from Kolkata developed a left-engine failure shortly before landing.IndiGo flight 6E-723, operating from Kolkata to Chennai with 224 people on board, declared a full emergency at 11.29 pm on August 11, according to Airports Authority of India (AAI) officials.The aircraft was scheduled to arrive at 11.30 pm, but the pilot noticed that the left engine had failed as he prepared to land. He alerted air traffic…