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Bajaj Finance flags ‘unexpected’ stress in unsecured MSME loans

Mumbai: Even as it reported a steady April-June quarter in terms of growth and profitability, Bajaj Finance flagged “unexpected” stress in its unsecured micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) loan portfolio amid signs of slowing incremental disbursements and new customer additions. The lender said it had pruned most riskier segments, except MSME that was a…

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8th Pay Commission: What is the fitment factor; how it may impact salary hike of central government employees

8th Pay Commission news: As the central government has begun consultations with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Personnel and Training, and state governments, as part of the process to constitute the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) to revise pay structures for nearly 50 lakh central government employees…

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IND vs ENG 4th Test: ‘Giving bowling is captain’s call, not in my hands’ – Shardul Thakur puts the ball in Shubman Gill’s court on bowling strategy | Cricket News

Shardul Thakur (Image credit – Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Manchester: On a day dominated for long stretches by England’s opening pair, it was the courageous return of Rishabh Pant that truly defined the narrative of Day 2 in the fourth Test at Old Trafford. Battling a fractured toe sustained on Day 1, Pant walked in…

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‘I’d fire him’: Trump takes shots at Powell while standing beside him during Fed visit; watch video

Screengrab from Trump’s interaction with reporters during Fed visit US president Donald Trump on Thursday visited the Federal Reserve’s renovation site in Washington, DC — and used the opportunity to take fresh shots at chair Jerome Powell. Standing in front of the half-finished project, Trump mocked the rising costs. “It looks like it’s about $3.1…

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Lok Sabha speaker set to announce 3-member Parliament committee for removal motion in 8-10 days | India News

Lok Sabha speaker set to announce 3-member Parliament committee for removal motion in 8-10 days NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh, who is the officiating chairman of the House since the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar, have started the process for committee formation for the removal motion of Allahabad…

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The vanishing professions: 6 jobs that may not exist in the next decade

(AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) In the quiet hum of automation and the roar of artificial intelligence, a slow but seismic shift is underway—one that isn’t marked by layoffs or protests, but by obsolescence. Across industries, once-stable jobs are quietly thinning, not because people failed, but because machines didn’t.The next decade will not just be about what…

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Farah Khan reveals Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel were her first choices for ‘Main Hoon Na’, not Zayed Khan and Amrita Rao | Hindi Movie News

Farah Khan revealed that Hrithik Roshan and Amisha Patel were initially cast in ‘Main Hoon Na’ but replaced by Zayed Khan and Amrita Rao after Hrithik’s rise to fame. She wanted fresh faces to balance stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Sushmita Sen. The film became a major hit. Filmmaker Farah Khan recently shared a…

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3 ways to keep your relationship strong, as per Gauranga Das

Modern relationships are more complex and challenging than ever before. In a world driven by fast-paced lifestyles, digital distractions, shifting gender roles, and changing expectations, maintaining a healthy relationship often feels overwhelming. Emotional availability, trust, communication, and loyalty are frequently tested in ways previous generations never faced. Social media, dating apps, and the fear of…

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