The new norms will impact all non-bank lenders, including housing finance companies and microfinance providers MUMBAI: RBI’s move to harmonise interest rate frameworks across regulated entities is likely to standardise loan pricing and improve monetary transmission while reducing the pricing discretion currently available to NBFCs.The move would mark a departure from the existing structure where…
Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana NEW DELHI: Flustered by the frequent injury breakdowns of players in the Indian team, the medical team at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru is looking to resurrect its fitness programme. TOI understands that the CoE is finally working on standardising base fitness parameters after it emerged that…
Bombardier beetles possess a unique defense mechanism involving explosive chemical sprays. These insects mix chemicals to create a hot, noxious spray for protection. Their specialized internal structures allow them to survive these powerful self-inflicted explosions. Bombardier beetles can fire their chemical bombs multiple times before needing to escape. These fascinating insects have evolved remarkable adaptations…
Thane: Students pose as they check their Maharashtra Board class XIIth exam results, in Thane. (PTI Photo)( Rajju Bhaiya University result 2026: Professor Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) University, Prayagraj has announced the results for several undergraduate and postgraduate programmes conducted during the 2026 academic session. Students who appeared for semester and annual examinations can now…
Ram Charan’s phone call changed THIS celebrity trainer’s career: ‘He immediately called Tamannaah Bhatia amid his workout’ Celebrity fitness trainer Kiran Dembla recently opened up about one of the biggest turning points in her professional journey. Known for training several leading stars, including Ram Charan, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah, Upasana Konidela, Prabhas, and Taapsee Pannu, Kiran…
Experiencing rejection can feel deeply personal, yet it’s a universal aspect of life. Krishna’s insights remind us that our value isn’t contingent on our achievements. By adopting this mindset, we can transition from sorrow to self-acceptance. The profound lessons from the Bhagavad Gita encourage proactive responses and resilience in moments of defeat. Keep in mind,…
All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules have a provision to extend the services of certain secretaries beyond the retirement age of 60 years NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday gave a one-year extension in service to cabinet secretary TV Somanathan and home secretary Govind Mohan. This is the first such extension for the two key…
Pygmy Sperm Whale’s Deep Dive (AI-generated image) Pygmy sperm whales are among the least studied large mammals in the ocean, spending nearly their entire lives far offshore, diving deep to hunt squid and fish, and rarely surfacing long enough to be observed alive. Most of what scientists know about the species comes instead from whales…
RSSB Conductor final result 2026: The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has declared the final result for the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) Conductor recruitment 2026. The final merit list was released on August 4 for recruitment against Advertisement No 22/2024. The recruitment was conducted to fill 500 conductor posts in RSRTC, including 454…
Fans around the world, waiting for Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’, finally got an update about the film’s release date. After keeping fans waiting for weeks for an official release date announcement, the makers finally revealed that they have locked in November 6, 2026 as the official date for its theatrical debut.While fans are only just getting…
