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The Times of India Conditions in Antigua suit Bangladesh: India's batting coach

Ahead of India's second Super Eight game of the T20 World Cup, batting coach Vikram Rathour suggested that the pitch at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua might favor Bangladesh on Saturday, as the pitch typically supports spinners, which could help Bangladesh perform well in conditions that potentially support spin bowling.

The Times of India T20 WC: India vs B'desh could be a battle of spinners

​The pitch at the Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua isn’t what it used to be. The pace and bounce that were so integral to cricket in this part of the world is a thing of the past and now it’s only spin, spin and more spin. And India have already shifted from their four-pacer theory in the USA leg of the World Cup to a three-spin line-up in the 'Super 8s'.

The Times of India ED acting with bias: Court in Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal bail order

Delhi court grants bail to CM Arvind Kejriwal in money laundering case related to Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 scam. Court criticizes Enforcement Directorate for bias in investigation.

The Times of India T20 WC: Watch out for India's triple left-arm spin threat

While exceptional fast bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins, who have mastered their art, can undoubtedly influence the outcome of matches regardless of the conditions, it is the spin bowlers who will ultimately dictate the course of the tournament from the 'Super 8s' stage onwards in the West Indies.

The Times of India RBI revises priority sector lending norms

RBI updates priority sector lending guidelines to promote small loans in economically disadvantaged districts, assigning higher weightage to new priority sector loans in areas with lower loan availability. The initiative aims to balance loan distribution across districts and enhance financial inclusion in less advantaged regions.

The Times of India NBFC unsecured loans grow twice as fast as retail credit

The compound annual growth rate of unsecured loans by NBFCs has reached 32% from FY2017 to FY2024, propelling the share of unsecured retail loans to 14% of overall credit. This surge, driven by microfinance, personal, and SME loans, has significantly improved the market position of NBFCs in the financial sector, leading to increased regulatory oversight.

The Times of India 21-year-old woman raped, murdered in Andhra; body found near railway track

A 21-year-old girl was raped and murdered near Chirala in Bapatla district. Her body was found near the railway track under Chirala rural police station limits.

The Times of India Don't advertise 'Ulips' as investments: Irdai

Irdai issues guidelines prohibiting promotion of Ulips and index-linked plans as investments, sets criteria for past fund performance ads, mandates transparency and fairness in insurance sector advertising, and ensures policyholders are fully informed about compliance with regulations.

The Times of India ‘Need to balance productivity & job creation’

Nitin Paranjpe stresses the importance of balancing productivity with job creation in India's economic growth, emphasizing the need for sectors with high employment elasticity and collaboration between government and corporates for human capital development. He highlights the creation of 90 million non-farm jobs, quality education, and reskilling the workforce populace to drive growth prospects in the FMCG space.

The Times of India Forex kitty dips $2.9bn to $652.9bn

India's forex reserves fell by $2.9 billion to $652.9 billion for the week ended June 14, influenced by the depreciation of non-US currencies like the euro, pound, and yen. Foreign currency assets decreased to $574.2 billion, with gold reserves dropping to $56 billion. SDRs declined to $18.1 billion, while the IMF reserve position increased to $4.6 billion.

The Times of India GST rate rationalisation after item-wise analysis

The Indian government is evaluating potential changes to GST rates to address imbalances, including the inverted duty structure. Industry sectors seek rationalization, with challenges due to potential tax rate hikes for some items. An RBI analysis highlights the weighted average GST rate and demands for lower rates on insurance, telecom services, and cement as a construction material.