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Mumbai, Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Tuesday said the BRICS nations are in discussions to link their respective central bank digital currencies and fast payment systems, such as India’s UPI, to facilitate cheaper and faster fund transfers for trade and remittances.Addressing the annual Fibac event here, Malhotra said cross-border payments are “an area of interest for all of us”, including the BRICS bloc, because there is a lot of scope to reduce costs, especially for retail transactions, and increase the speed.”There is a lot of work which is being done over there. And various methods, various options are on…
Bandipora, Aug 11: When Mumtaza started her livestock venture in 2020, she had just 20 sheep and a simple determination to build something of her own.Today, that modest beginning has grown into a thriving sheep farm with nearly 500 animals, a journey she says was made possible by hard work, family support and timely guidance from the Animal Husbandry Department.For Mumtaza, the journey did not begin with a big business plan. It began after her education, when a government job failed to come her way. “I didn’t wait for a job. I thought, why not do something on my own?”…
August 12 is set to be a busy day for skywatchers, with a solar eclipse, the Perseid meteor shower, a New Moon and a planetary alignment all drawing attention to the sky. For astrology followers, the combination offers another reason to look at the day more closely.August 12 brings a rare convergence in the sky, an astrologer shares what it could mean. (REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian)US-based astrologer Marguerite Recupero tell Hindustan Times the different celestial events can create an amplified period of energy. She describes the six planets involved in the planetary parade, along with the meteor shower, Dark Moon and solar…
Eligible bookings must include a stay of at least three consecutive nights and a return flight from India. NEW DELHI: Abu Dhabi is offering complimentary UAE entry visas to Indian passport-holders between Aug and Oct 31, subject to certain conditions.Abu Dhabi’s department of culture and tourism has come up with a programme that applies to hotel bookings for a three-night stay in the city. It will initially support up to 20,000 visas during the pilot period.Eligible bookings must include a stay of at least three consecutive nights and a return flight from India. The programme is available to those departing…
Abishek Porel (ANI Photo) Bengal and Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel was arrested by Bengal Police on Tuesday in connection with a rape case filed by a medical student, according to an official quoted by PTI.Porel was taken into custody in Hooghly and formally arrested after being questioned, with the 23-year-old subsequently sent for a medical examination and produced before the Chinsurah Court.The case stems from a complaint filed at Mogra Police Station by a woman who has alleged that Porel established a physical relationship with her on the promise of marriage. The complaint also contains allegations of criminal intimidation…
New Delhi: With the latest round of bureaucratic reshuffles effected early this week, a clear pattern has emerged: it is the social and welfare ministries that have seen the maximum number of changes over the last five years, while strategic and security portfolios such as home, defence and finance have enjoyed greater continuity and stability.In fact, ministries such as health, labour, minority affairs, education, mines, water resources and the department of north eastern region, among others, have seen three to five different secretaries helming them since 2021, with many not even completing two years in the same position.Also Read: Karnataka…
Many people welcome unexpected weight loss, especially if they have struggled with their weight for years. Yet when the number on the weighing scale drops without changes in your diet, exercise, or daily routine, it deserves attention. Unexplained weight loss is one of the symptoms patients often dismiss until it is accompanied by a persistent cough or breathlessness. By then, valuable time may already have been lost. Dr G Chaitanya Kiran, consultant, interventional pulmonology and sleep medicine, Manipal Hospital, Bhubaneshwar, explained when to take unexplained weight loss seriously.Also read | ‘Lung cancer is not just a smoker’s disease’: Oncologist Dr…
Honeywell TechnologiesNew Delhi: Honeywell Technologies has announced plans to equip more than 3 lakh students across India with skills in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, sustainability and other emerging technologies by 2030 under its flagship Saksham initiative.The company said the programme will be delivered through partnerships with IIT Bombay, BharatCares, Ladli Foundation and the Foundation of Science, Innovation and Development (FSID-IISc).Honeywell said it has reached more than 13 lakh beneficiaries over the past decade through its education and community initiatives.As part of the new commitment, the IIT Bombay-Honeywell Technologies Centre of Excellence for Future Skills & Innovation will reach more than…
The makers have finally released the trailer of ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’, taking the popular web show from the streaming world to the big screen. It brings back those iconic characters, dialogues and the fight for the Gaddi as the Mirzapur gets bigger with action and high stakes.‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ trailer‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ brings back some of the most loved characters from the series. Kaleen Bhaiya, Munna Bhaiya and Guddu Pandit. The 3 minute trailer shows the world of Mirzapur with its dark humour, intense moments and popular dialogues. This time, the story is expected to be bigger as the characters…
RBI guv tells banks to build meaningful human oversight into AI Banks must ensure that humans remain accountable for decisions made with the help of artificial intelligence, Reserve Bank governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Tuesday, warning lenders against treating algorithms or technology vendors as responsible for their actions.Speaking at the annual Fibac event in the financial capital, Malhotra said banks adopting AI must ensure that the technology supports human judgement rather than simply replacing it. He also asked lenders to build “meaningful human oversight” into AI systems from the design stage itself.”For a bank’s decision, the ultimate responsibility has to…