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RBI to link deposit insurance premiums to bank risk

Mumbai, Oct. 2 -- The central bank on Wednesday proposed a new model of deposit insurance, where safer banks will pay less premiums while weaker ones pay relatively more. The risk-based model would be... Read More


RBI drops planned restriction on bank-NBFC overlap

Mumbai, Oct. 2 -- In a relief to banks, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has withdrawn its proposal to stop entities within a bank group from undertaking similar business activities. Now, banks and the... Read More


RBI looks to up rupee's role in cross-border trade

MUMBAI, Oct. 2 -- To strengthen the rupee's global footprint, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday rolled out measures to facilitate trade and investment in the Indian currency. The RBI plans ... Read More


India-EFTA free trade deal comes into force; to strengthen 'Make in India', says minister

New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- The free trade deal between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) -- a bloc of four nations -- has come into force, Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on Wed... Read More


Revenue officer suspended after bribe audio clip shared widely

Rudrapur, Oct. 2 -- The Nainital district magistrate has suspended a revenue sub-inspector after an audio clip of him allegedly demanding bribes from people seeking land-related documents surfaced on ... Read More


RBI drops planned restriction on bank-NBFC overlap

Mumbai, Oct. 2 -- In a relief to banks, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has withdrawn its proposal to stop entities within a bank group from undertaking similar business activities. Now, banks and the... Read More


central Bank seeks to boost bank lending to push growth

nEW dELHI, Oct. 2 -- The RBI has allowed banks to fund acquisitions and raised the cap on loans for buying shares at IPOs, as part of a raft of measures to boost bank lending. The measures included re... Read More


India-EFTA free trade deal comes into force; to strengthen 'Make in India', says minister

New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- The free trade deal between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) -- a bloc of four nations -- has come into force, Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on Wed... Read More


Zelensky to urge EU leaders to speed up Europe's drone shield plan

France, Oct. 2 -- Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky will join European Union leaders in Copenhagen on Thursday as they push ahead with plans to build a continent-wide defence shield against Russi... Read More


Libra Horoscope Today for October 2, 2025: You can make steady progress at work by planning tasks clearly

India, Oct. 2 -- Today you feel steady and clear. Small choices grow into helpful chances. Trust your kind instincts and speak gently with others for good results soon. You will find balance by plann... Read More