The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has barred four non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), including two microfinance institutions (MFIs), from sanctioning and disbursing loans for charging exorbitant interest rates to the borrowers. These four entities are Asirvad Microfinance, Arohan Financial Services (also an MFI), DMI Finance, which provides personal, consumption, and micro, small and medium enterprises loans, and Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal's Navi Finserv, which offers home and personal loans. The ban will take effect on October 21 to "facilitate closure of transactions in the pipeline", the regulator said in a statement.
Indian women's hockey team's new captain Salima Tete hopes to utilise the "valuable lessons" learnt from the recent home series against South Africa to make a fresh start in the European leg of the FIH Pro League, beginning in Antwerp, Belgium on Wednesday.
Bumrah will lead India's bowling attack as they chase history in South Africa.
'Nandre showed why he has been such a shining light for South African cricket'
No team is assured of a semifinal berth and England will need to defeat USA by either 10 runs or at least an over to spare to stay in contention for the semifinals.
A round-up of Saturday's action in the English Premier League.
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India has only minor concerns, but New Zealand's troubles across batting and bowling departments are more pronounced.
Iman Esmail aka Imanvi, who is a content creator and a dancer, will be making her acting debut opposite Prabhas.
The SA T20 organisers also asserted its commitment towards the safety and security of everyone involved.
IMAGES from the Day 2 of the first Test between South Africa and India, at Centurion, on Wednesday.
West Indies award 9 cricketers historic multi-year contracts across men's, women's teams
In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from Kashmir to Kerala and Mizoram to Maharashtra, explains Shreekant Sambrani.
The toss will take place at 1:30pm instead of 1pm.
Australia blanked England while South Africa and Bangladesh showed their bowling prowess with mighty wins over Zimbabwe and USA respectively. In the 16th-place play-off, Afghanistan fought off a spirited USA side to win a low-scoring thriller.
'There's a very strong feeling of sisterhood that I feel is missing in Indian households.' 'I genuinely advocate the feeling of sisterhood because I feel that some of the strongest bonds, friendships and support groups could be our immediate relatives.'
India registered a thrilling 6-3 win over South Africa to advance to the final of the FIH Hockey5s Women's World Cup in Muscat.
There will be plenty of scrutiny of the Newlands pitch with the match completed in 642 balls, the shortest ever test in which there has been a winner, beating Australia's 656-ball victory over South Africa in 1932.
Shami had been picked in the initial squad for the two Tests, but was forced to withdraw due to fitness issues.
New Zealand took their time but eased to an emphatic victory over an inexperienced South Africa side by 281 runs
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Game 37.
KS Bharat has been named as his replacement.
'But obviously, Ben trained really well last night. It is great to see him back. He obviously brings a lot on the field and with his presence and leadership skills as well as someone who is always good to turn to," added the wicketkeeper-batter.'
India's journey into their ODI future will hit its first stop during the opening match against South Africa on Sunday.
India's emotional and epochal triumph in the just-concluded T20 World Cup found its resonance in Gen-Next stars
Maxwell battled cramps and severe pain to score a scintillating double century
Jasprit Bumrah was adjudged the Player of the Tournament for his impeccable impact
Images from the ICC World Cup match between Afghanistan vs South Africa, in Ahmedabad, on Friday.
Sharing his experience on Instagram, Maharaj posted a photo from the temple with the caption 'Jai Shree Raam. Blessings to everyone.'
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Game 31.
KL Rahul has always been confident about keeping wickets in Tests
Nortje outdid a spell of his own against Bangladesh back in the 2022 tournament in Australia, where he took 4/10 runs.
Kohli's presence is vital, given his stellar performance in the previous WTC cycle and recent contributions against the West Indies.
Virat Kohli has asked to be rested for India's white-ball matches during their tour of South Africa later this month.
Markram was delighted to see South Africa finding a way to win on a challenging strip.
De Kock combined with Markram (60) in a 131-run stand to steady the innings before he and Heinrich Klaasen tore apart the Bangladesh attack plundering 142 runs from 87 balls.
They are scheduled to fly out to Johannesburg on Friday.
Kohli is a massive player, will play major role in Test series: Kallis
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Game 46.
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