Outstanding NBFC loans against gold jewellery rose 69.3% year-on-year to Rs 3.41 lakh crore at the end of June 2026 (representative image) Loans against gold jewellery by non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) continued to expand sharply in June, growing nearly 70% year-on-year, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data.Outstanding NBFC loans against gold jewellery rose…
Panchayat poll process in Ladakh announced SRINAGAR: A day after a meeting between Ladakh representatives and officials of ministry of home affairs, the Ladakh administration Thursday announced that the govt was taking steps to address the democratic vacuum in the Union Territory and, to begin with, it would recommend to the Election Commission to initiate…
H-1B hiring shifts at US universities A fresh political push in Florida to halt new H-1B hires at public universities has once again brought the role of international talent in American higher education into sharp focus. As reported by Business Standard, the Florida Board of Governors is preparing to consider a proposal that would impose…
How class 6 to 10 students can multiply faster using the doubling square method Struggling with mental math? Students from class 6 to 10 now have a clever way to simplify tricky multiplication problems. The “doubling square” method turns large or complex calculations into quick, manageable steps. By learning to double and square numbers strategically,…
Archie Jackson (Getty Images) On This Day, February 4, almost a century ago in 1929, a batting genius scored his maiden — and only — century in his debut match for Australia against England in Adelaide. He was 19, and the mammoth 164 as an opener in the fourth Ashes Test was supposed to be…
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is going to conduct the SSC CGL 2025 Tier II examination on January 18 and January 19, 2026. Candidates who have qualified for Tier I are now waiting for the release of the Tier II admit cards, which are mandatory for entry into the examination centre.As per SSC’s usual schedule…
Sometimes, the greatest gift you can give to your partner is to simply listen without judging. Your silence and patience can help your partner open up about their darkness to you. Instead, say, “I’m here, tell me more,” and let them vent. Nod, hold their hand, validate feelings: “That sounds exhausting – I hate that…
NEW DELHI: Revealing the reason for the timing chosen for Operation Sindoor last year, Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said that Indian Army deliberately delayed a planned strike to avoid disrupting ‘namaz’ at a terrorist camp.In a podcast, the Army chief said the operation involved flexible timing, but the commanders kept in mind the…
Ayush Mhatre (BCCI/IPL Photo) Chennai Super Kings’ top-order batter Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 after sustaining a left hamstring injury during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18.The franchise confirmed the development in an official statement on Monday, adding that the injury will require a rehabilitation period…
Bihar STET result 2025 expected soon at BSEB; check online score easily Bihar STET 2025 result: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is expected to release the Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) result 2025 soon. Millions of candidates who appeared in the examination are awaiting their scores. The exam was conducted in Computer Based…