RBI to issue instructions to prevent mis-selling of financial products

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank will issue comprehensive norms to regulated entities on advertising, marketing and sales to prevent mis-selling of financial products and services to consumers. Mis-selling of financial products and services by regulated entities (REs) has significant consequences for both customers and the financial sector, the central bank said in its Report on Trend […]
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi says 2025 year of proud milestones for India

New Delhi, Dec 28 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said 2025 was a year of proud milestones for India as he highlighted Operation Sindoor, saying it became a symbol of pride for every Indian and showed the world that the country does not compromise on its security. Addressing his monthly ‘Mann Ki Baat’ […]
Higher education institutions must focus on innovation, employability: J-K LG

Jammu, Dec 28 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said higher education institutions must focus on innovation, employability and entrepreneurship, in line with regional and national development needs. Chairing the third meeting of the University Council of the Cluster University of Jammu, at Lok Bhavan, here, he advised the varsity to […]
Raids conducted on spa centres in Jammu, some detained
Jammu, Dec 28 (PTI) Some people were detained as police here on Sunday carried out surprise raids at multiple spa centres to curb alleged “illegal and immoral activities”, an official spokesperson said. The raids were conducted in the Channi Himmat area, the police spokesperson said. He said the operation was a well-planned and coordinated action […]
Best example of communal harmony is Jammu and Kashmir: Mehbooba
Srinagar, Dec 28 (PTI) PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said incidents of violence against minorities are going on unabated in the country and claimed that the best example of communal harmony was Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to reporters after a public interaction, “Kath Baat”, in Anantnag, Mehbooba said, “Incidents of violence against minorities are […]
J-K Police officer calls for stronger intelligence to counter terror networks in Poonch
Jammu, Dec 28 (PTI) A senior police officer in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Sunday laid emphasis on human intelligence (HUMINT) collection to counter cross-border narcotic smuggling and terror networks. The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Rajouri–Poonch Range, Tajinder Singh, while addressing a comprehensive intelligence, security and crime review meeting in Poonch, urged officers […]
Ladakh LG calls for sustainable, responsible tourism to protect fragile ecosystem
Leh, Dec 28 (PTI) Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Sunday called for the promotion of sustainable and responsible tourism to protect the region’s fragile ecosystem while ensuring inclusive, long-term benefits for local communities. He said tourism is a key pillar of Ladakh’s economic growth, significantly contributing to livelihood generation for local communities while strengthening […]
Rajouri education authority recommends lecturer’s suspension over prayer platform in school
Jammu, Dec 28 (PTI) Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district have recommended the suspension of an Arabic lecturer of a government higher secondary school for allegedly ordering the construction of a platform on the school building to be used for offering prayers, officials said on Sunday. Quoting a letter issued by the chief education […]
‘They want turmoil’: Farooq Abdullah defends leaders’ house arrest over students’ quota protest
Srinagar, Dec 28 (PTI) National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday defended the house arrest of its party MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi and other leaders, saying they want to create “turmoil”, which will not be allowed. Talking to reporters at Pahalgam in south Kashmir, Abdullah said the leaders were probably not happy that Jammu […]
J-K govt showing zero intent to resolve reservation issue: Waheed Para
Srinagar, Dec 28 (PTI) PDP MLA Waheed Para has accused the Omar Abdullah government in Jammu and Kashmir of showing “zero intent” to resolve the reservation issue, saying the existing quota policy has become an existential matter. “The reservation policy has become an existential issue that strikes at the very foundation of the future of […]