Rural boost: RBI allows gold pledge for agricultural loans – Times of India

Rural boost: RBI allows gold pledge for agricultural loans – Times of India

MUMBAI: A new directive issued by the RBI permits banks to accept voluntary pledges of gold or silver from borrowers seeking agricultural and MSME loans, even within the limits traditionally classified as “collateral-free”. This will help small borrowers, particularly in rural India, get easier terms on their loans.According to the circular issued on July 11,…

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He better behave: Trump warns Zohran Mamdani after pledge to arrest Netanyahu

He better behave: Trump warns Zohran Mamdani after pledge to arrest Netanyahu

US President Donald Trump escalated his attacks on New York State Assemblyman and Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani, accusing the mayoral candidate of holding anti-Jewish views and promoting far-left ideologies that, he claimed, are incompatible with American values. “He’s not a socialist, he’s a communist,” Trump said on Monday ahead of a private dinner with Israeli…

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Yes to dope tests, no to drugs: Panjab University pupils must sign pledge | India News – Times of India

Yes to dope tests, no to drugs: Panjab University pupils must sign pledge | India News – Times of India

CHANDIGARH: Panjab University students have to give an undertaking at the time of admission to stay away from drugs and submit to medical tests at random. This mandatory declaration binds students and their parents to acknowledge university’s zero-tolerance policy on drugs, alcohol and tobacco – both in hostels and on campus.According to new rules, students…

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Over 80 Harvard faculty pledge 10% pay to oppose Trump’s .2 billion education funding freeze – The Times of India

Over 80 Harvard faculty pledge 10% pay to oppose Trump’s $3.2 billion education funding freeze – The Times of India

Harvard professors pledge salaries to resist Trump’s education funding cuts In a powerful show of resistance against President Donald Trump’s actions targeting higher education, more than 80 faculty members at Harvard University have pledged to donate 10 percent of their salaries to support the institution. Their commitment, which may extend for up to a year,…

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Jobs, education pledge in Chhattisgarh Maoist surrender policy | India News – The Times of India

Jobs, education pledge in Chhattisgarh Maoist surrender policy | India News – The Times of India

Jobs, Education Pledge In Ch’garh Maoist Surrender Policy NEW DELHI: Ahead of the March 2026 deadline set by home minister Amit Shah for eliminating Left-wing extremism, Chhattisgarh has come out with a comprehensive policy for surrender of Maoists as well as their relief and rehabilitation, and also that of victims of Naxal violence and civilians…

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