The Reserve Bank of India is considering new rules for urban cooperative bank licenses. Credit societies meeting strict financial and operational standards may qualify. This move aims to strengthen the sector. The proposal seeks to reopen licensing after a long pause. Only large, well-managed entities will be considered for conversion. Governance standards will align with commercial banks.
Foreign investors are holding back on India due to shifts in the US-India relationship, according to Barclays' Ajay Rajadhyaksha. Despite this, India is viewed positively for stability and growth. Rajadhyaksha also discussed the sustainability of the AI rally and sees potential in base metals and large US tech firms.
Shaheen Holloway shouldn’t have been able to surprise anyone anymore.
Cops are now looking to speak to Lavelle Cotton, also known as "Money Making Prince," about Hanley's disappearance
Gov. Kathy Hochul pushed new privacy laws for kids aiming to protect them from predators on social media, add age verification to online gaming platforms and keep kids from getting hooked on gambling.
The Reserve Bank of India's 3-year dollar-rupee buy-sell swap witnessed robust demand, attracting bids of $29.9 billion against a notified amount of $10 billion. The cutoff premium surged to 728 paise, reflecting increased pressure on the rupee compared to the previous year. This higher premium indicates a greater cost for the RBI to purchase dollars.
"The View" co-host Joy Behar said Tuesday that President Donald Trump was hoping for protests to cause chaos so that he could declare martial law and cancel the 2026 midterm elections.
Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK.
A Federal High Court has nullified the Ekiti PDP primary election won by Wole Oluyede. The court ordered a fresh election, but Oluyede plans to appeal. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-poll-oluyede-plans-appeal-as-court-nullifies-pdp-primary/
Nigeria’s Aviation Ministry allocates N7.46bn to enhance flight safety through technology upgrades, staff training, and operational reforms in its 2026 bud Read More: https://punchng.com/aviation-ministry-allocates-n7-46bn-to-boost-flight-safety/
The Nigerian Navy launches Operation Delta Sentinel to combat oil theft and support the government’s plan to achieve 2.5 million bpd crude oil production. Read More: https://punchng.com/navy-backs-fgs-2-5m-bpd-crude-projection/
A Lagos court ordered Meta to pay $25,000 in damages in Femi Falana’s privacy suit over a false video. The ruling found Meta breached Nigeria’s Data Protec Read More: https://punchng.com/court-awards-25000-against-meta-in-falanas-privacy-suit/
Witnesses provide harrowing accounts and identify suspects in the trial for the deadly Owo church attack of June 2022. Read the latest court updates. Read More: https://punchng.com/victims-identify-alleged-owo-church-attackers-in-court/
Nigeria rings in 2026 with a wave of violence and bloodshed, echoing past massacres. The article details the escalating security crisis and calls for actio Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-dawns-in-bloodshed/
Drivers in Portland should prepare for lane closures on I-5 Southbound from Tuesday to Thursday night, with alternating lanes being closed for restriping and barrier work, but no detour needed as drivers can pass through on an open lane.
The battle for gay rights was about equality — but allowing biological boys in girls’ sports does the opposite, introducing inequality where it never was before.
Donald Trump's message to Iranians protesting against the regime dominates Wednesday's front pages.
Dial a Curry Haverfordwest gets new food hygiene rating
Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.
Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator of Squid Game, Netflix’s most-watched series, is rolling out a new drama series for the streamer. Netflix has ordered Korean series The Dealer, which comes from Dong-hyuk’s Firstman Studio. It is a crime series that follows Geonhwa, a brilliant casino dealer whose wedding plans suddenly fall apart, forcing her to unleash […]
The special film ceremony—happening in New York City—saw many awards season frontrunners come out in style.
CHP’li Yavuzyılmaz, Irak-Türkiye ham petrol boru hattında yapılan usulsüz taşımacılık nedeniyle verilen 1 milyar 471 milyon dolarlık tahkim cezasının, ABD’de görülen tenfiz davasında AK Parti öncesi dönemden kalan alacaklara saydırılmaya çalışıldığını iddia etti.
Technical indicators reveal a weakening undertone in India's top 500 shares, with a majority trading below key moving averages. This broad-based weakness, exacerbated by trade deal uncertainties and global concerns, suggests sellers are dominating across sectors. While oversold conditions may present buying opportunities for quality stocks, a decisive upward trend is not yet anticipated.
LYON COUNTY (KSNT) - Lyon County deputies are investigating the theft of 50 pounds of ground beef from a local food pantry. Deputies were dispatched to a reported burglary on Monday, Jan. 12 at the North Lyon County Food Pantry in Allen. Officials say the theft may have occurred sometime between Jan. 4 and Jan. [...]
