Liquidity push: RBI announces Rs 2 lakh crore bond buys and $10 billion swap; steps up support for banking system

The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday announced a fresh liquidity infusion, unveiling plans to purchase government securities worth Rs 2 lakh crore and conduct a $10 billion dollar-rupee swap auction to ease conditions in the banking system.The central bank said the open market operations (OMO) purchases and the USD/INR buy-sell swap auctions will be…

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Silver jumps to Rs 2.64 lakh/kg; gold climbs past Rs 1.58 lakh/10g as safe-haven demand strengthens

Rising geopolitical tensions and renewed safe-haven buying pushed precious metals sharply higher on Thursday, sending silver soaring in the domestic market while gold extended its upward momentum.Silver prices in the national capital surged by Rs 18,000, or 7.32 per cent, to Rs 2,64,000 per kg (inclusive of all taxes), according to local marketmen, PTI reported….

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The Sufi path to the authentic soul

“When someone betrays Allāh in secret, Allāh will expose his true self to everyone,” said the influential 9th-century Persian Sufi master Hazrat Yahya ibn Mu’adh al-Razi (830–871). Sufi philosophy teaches us that a man can transform his inner being only through constant remembrance of God the Almighty. If he outwardly pretends to be highly noble…

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Pay-ship day

These days when I am retired, I remember and recollect the dramatic changes which occurred in so many areas during my Naval career and what seemed so difficult and unimplementable   smoothly formed part of the system. Perhaps there was a collective will and inherent discipline and more so, the change was beneficial to the…

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Scorpio Horoscope Today, April 20, 2026: Avoid quick profit schemes, risky trading, or lending money without documentation

Capitalize on the blossoming partnerships around you—this is the perfect moment to seek help when opportunities arise. With romance in the air, you’ll find it easier to tackle practical challenges, enhancing your charm. Don’t hesitate to lean on your spouse for support, and remember that your words carry weight, especially with women—a nod to Venus’s…

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MS Dhoni’s last IPL season? Ex-cricketer makes big prediction | Cricket News

MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League could be the “last time” fans see MS Dhoni playing for Chennai Super Kings.As the IPL 2026 season approaches, discussions around Dhoni’s retirement have once again gathered momentum. Gautam Gambhir reflects on India’s World…

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