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The Reserve Bank on Wednesday proposed changes to rules governing banks’ foreign exchange positions. The amendments to net open position (NOP) were made following a comprehensive review of the existing instructions, according to an official statement. NOP refers to the difference between banks’ total foreign currency assets and liabilities, revealing their exposure to currency fluctuations or exchange rate risk. The proposed guidelines are more closely aligned with the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) standards, the RBI said. The RBI will also ensure a consistent implementation across regulated entities, it said. Revisions include eliminating the separate offshore/onshore NOP calculation and including accumulated surplus from overseas operations in NOP. Maintenance of the forex risk capital charge on the actual NOP and modifying the Shorthand method for calculation of NOP in alignment with Basel guidelines, which treats open position in gold separately, has also been proposed, it said. There is also a provision to exempt certain structural forex positions from NOP, the central bank added.
NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday dedicated 81 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs to the people of the national capital on Makar Sankranti, taking the total number of such centres in the city to 319.The new facilities were inaugurated in the Hari Nagar Assembly constituency. The expansion marks progress towards the government’s objective of establishing 15 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in each Assembly constituency and setting up a total of 1,100 centres across Delhi, according to a statement.
Gupta inspected the facilities at the Hari Nagar Ayushman Arogya Mandir, including OPD rooms, laboratories, medicine distribution counters, vaccination units and maternal and child healthcare centres.She also reviewed patient registration and digital health record systems and directed officials to ensure transparency, accuracy and ease of access, it said.The chief minister interacted with doctors, nurses and paramedical staff to assess service delivery.Highlighting healthcare initiatives undertaken by the Delhi government, Gupta said these include the establishment of 319 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, Jan Aushadhi Kendras, construction of new blocks in five major hospitals, installation of additional dialysis machines and digitisation of government hospitals.She said patients can now access OPD appointments and medical records through mobile phones, improving convenience and transparency.Under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, over six lakh people in Delhi have been registered, with thousands of families benefiting from free treatment, she said, adding that the income limit under the EWS category has been raised from Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 5 lakh.Meanwhile, Social Welfare Minister Ravindra Singh Indraj inaugurated two Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in the Bawana Assembly constituency.He said development projects worth over Rs 1,100 crore are underway in the area, including works related to cremation grounds, chaupals, panchayat buildings, roads, drains, sewer lines and pipelines. He also said plans are in progress to develop two villages in Bawana as solar energy-based model villages.Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra also inaugurated an Ayushman Arogya Mandir at the MCW centre in Sonia Vihar, and he said comprehensive development works are underway in Karawal Nagar, including drinking water and sewer lines, electricity infrastructure, highways and metro connectivity.Sewer work will begin in Sabhapur after Sonia Vihar, while metro services are expected to start soon in Sonia Vihar, he added.Health minister Pankaj Kumar Singh inaugurated an Ayushman Arogya Mandir in Bhimnagari, stating that the centre is equipped with OPD services, a dental care unit and a yoga room, with panchakarma services to be introduced soon.He said in-house diagnostic facilities currently cover 100 tests, with plans to expand this to 200.Additionally, Education Minister Ashish Sood inaugurated an Ayushman Arogya Mandir in the Janakpuri Assembly constituency.He said the government is working towards upgrading Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital into a fully equipped super-speciality hospital. He also said additional Arogya Mandirs are being constructed in several parts of Janakpuri and nearby localities, including Mahavir Enclave and Milap Nagar.
NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has “taken references” from the world’s top leagues in Spain, Germany, and England, while drawing its roadmap for the next 21 years, including establishing an all-powerful governing council and a management committee.As part of a new governance structure for the Indian Super League (ISL) and I-League, the AIFF has put in place a governing council and the management committee to oversee the two leagues’ regulatory and operational functioning.
The AIFF shared the governing and managing council policies with the 14 ISL clubs, including the 2025-26 season on Tuesday.According to the charter, the league will be governed and managed by the two committees, with the potential commercial rights partner having three seats in each of the bodies.“It’s a roadmap for the next 21 years about how the country’s top two leagues are going to be managed, administrated, promoted and developed by these two bodies.“We have taken references from some of the of top leagues of the world and proposed to implement the global best practices into India’s top two football leagues,” AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey told PTI.As per a proposal by stakeholders, the 22-member governing council is likely to be headed by either the president of the AIFF, and it will be the highest supervisor body for the ISL.The management committee, which will be in charge of ensuing smooth function of the league, will be led by the AIFF’s secretary-general.The governing council will comprise 14 clubs owners, three office bearers of the AIFF, three nominated members from commercial partners, and two independent partners who does not have any conflict of interest.The body will meet once in a year, preferably three months prior to the league, and can decide on matters relating to finance and other important things.“We have done a thorough study on how some of the best football leagues are run, we have followed their structures before framing these policies,” Chaubey said.The managing committee will include chief executive officers of five ISL clubs, including two from previous season’s winners and runners-up and three elected by the clubs. The managing committee will also feature three members from the commercial partners and three office bearers from the AIFF.The management committee will meet once every meet and as and when required when the league is in progress.The managing council will decide on the routine operational matters, including running the day-to-day operations of the league.Below them there will be six other committees to run the league in a professional manner including regulatory oversight to formulate, approve and enforce competition regulations, code of conduct and other disciplinary framework in accordance with the existing AIFF, Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and FIFA regulations.Integrity matters, compliances, supervision of how these committees shall perform, strategic oversight to ensure that ISL policies and operations are consistent with football development objectives set out by the AIFF and international best practices.Fairness and transparency will also come under the ambit of these six committees.Meanwhile, the AIFF continues to wait for a response from the continental body regarding whether ISL clubs will get AFC slots despite playing fewer than the mandatory number of matches this season.“We have already written to them and it is up to AFC to decide,” the AIFF chief said.While a team is required to play in 24 games during a season, the ISL sides will be featuring in only 13 matches during a curtailed season this time.
MUMBAI: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday slammed UBT-MNS coalition led by former CM Uddhav Thackeray and his cousin Raj for deliberately attempting to fuel the “Marathi vs Non-Marathi” narrative during the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Speaking to news agency ANI about attempts to polarise voters on linguistic lines, the chief minister said, “Marathi is my language. There must be development for the Marathi language.” However, he questioned the opposition’s definition of “development for the Marathi man,” asking whether it meant pushing Marathi-speaking people out of Mumbai or resorting to violence against workers. “We brought the Marathi man back to Mumbai by creating jobs through infrastructure projects and built homes for the people,” he said, adding that voters are aware of these efforts.
Fadnavis also addressed the Hindutva debate, stating that Hindutva is the BJP‘s “soul” and has never been used merely as an electoral slogan. He criticised rivals for distancing themselves from Hindutva for vote-bank politics and said they must answer to the people for misleading Marathi asmita (identity).Fadnavis claimed that his party has never sought votes by “flaunting Hindutva,” describing the ideology as its very “soul.”He said Hindutva is deeply ingrained in Marathi society and that his party respects the traditions and beliefs of every community.Taking an indirect swipe at AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi over his recent remarks regarding a woman wearing a hijab becoming the mayor, Fadnavis said that making claims about installing a mayor in hijab after forming an alliance with “Marathi Muslims” misleads the identity (asmita) of the Marathi people.“But when someone forms an alliance with ‘Marathi Muslims’ and claims they will install a mayor wearing a hijab, and misleads the identity (Asmita) of the Marathi people, at that time, we have to explain what Hindutva really is. That is when we place the talk of Hindutva before the people,” Fadnavis said.Fadnavis also targeted Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, accusing him of abandoning Hindutva to appease a particular community for electoral gains. Addressing the issue of loudspeakers outside worship places, the Chief Minister claimed that his government had fulfilled Balasaheb Thackeray’s long-standing demand by ensuring their removal in accordance with the law and Supreme Court guidelines.“To distance oneself from Hindutva just for votes and to attract a particular community… Uddhav Thackeray truly needs to answer for this. Removing loudspeakers was Balasaheb’s dream. We used the law and the Supreme Court to get loudspeakers removed. It is now clear that regardless of whose government comes to power in the future, loudspeakers cannot be reinstalled. But those who claimed they would reinstall loudspeakers after coming to power are now ‘licking boots’ (acting as sycophants). They should be ashamed,” he said.The chief minister further highlighted that the Mahayuti alliance entered the civic poll campaign in a “serious and professional” manner from day one. He underlined that the BJP-led alliance fielded candidates from ordinary backgrounds, including vegetable vendors, middle-class individuals, advocates, and even people without their own homes. According to him, the campaign received an overwhelming public response, driven by the work showcased before voters. Fadnavis expressed confidence that Mahayuti would secure a majority and claim mayoral posts in 26 of the 29 municipal corporations going to the polls.The remarks come as Maharashtra heads into civic polls across 29 municipal corporations, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Voting for the BMC election 2026 will be held on January 15 from 7.30am to 5.30pm across 227 wards, with counting scheduled for January 16.
File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP)
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday renewed his push for the United States to acquire Greenland, saying the Arctic island is vital for American national security and for the “Golden Dome” defence system he claims Washington is building.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “The United States needs Greenland for the purpose of National Security. It is vital for the Golden Dome that we are building.” He argued that Nato should take the lead in ensuring Greenland comes under US control, warning that if Washington does not act, “Russia or China will” — something he said “is not going to happen.”Trump also linked Greenland’s future directly to Nato’s military strength, claiming the alliance would be far less effective without US power. “Militarily, without the vast power of the United States… Nato would not be an effective force or deterrent — not even close!” he wrote, adding that Nato would become “far more formidable and effective with Greenland in the hands of the United States.” He concluded by saying that “anything less than that is unacceptable.”The remarks come amid fresh tensions with Denmark and Greenland’s leadership. Earlier, he warned Greenland’s prime minister after Jens-Frederik Nielsen reaffirmed the island’s commitment to Denmark and rejected the idea of becoming a US territory. “That’s their problem. I disagree with them,” Trump said, adding that Nielsen’s stance would be “a big problem for him.”Speaking in Copenhagen alongside Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Nielsen said Greenland faced a clear choice and had decided to stand with Denmark, stressing unity within the Danish kingdom. While Greenland’s political debate continues to evolve, some voices on the island have argued that remaining under Denmark within Nato’s security framework is the wiser long-term option.Trump has repeatedly dismissed Denmark’s role, insisting that Greenland’s current defences are inadequate. He has claimed the island is vulnerable to Russian and Chinese naval activity and argued that US ownership — not leases or limited military access — is essential for effective defence. While acknowledging that the US already has bases and personnel on the island, Trump has said this is “insufficient” without full control.Denmark, meanwhile, has described the situation as a “decisive moment,” reiterating that Greenland is not for sale and rejecting Washington’s advances.The rhetoric has also raised alarm within US military circles. According to the Daily Mail, Trump has asked senior special forces commanders to prepare contingency plans for a possible invasion of Greenland, a move that has reportedly faced resistance from top military officials concerned about its legality and political feasibility.Despite the pushback, Trump has continued to frame Greenland as central to US and Nato security, warning that Washington will not allow either Russia or China to gain a foothold in the Arctic island.
NEW DELHI: General Upendra Dwivedi said on Tuesday the Army is ready to induct women in the infantry but that is contingent on societal acceptance.Stressing that women should not be seen as a “vulnerable commodity”, the General, during a media briefing, said the Army’s focus is on “gender neutrality”. “If standards are same, if capabilities are same, and in India as a nation, society is ready to accept it, it (combat role) can be done tomorrow,” he said.
He said uniform standards are essential, but achieving them remains a challenge due to medical and operational constraints. Gen Dwivedi said performance data of women officers will determine the opening of more roles, starting with supporting arms, followed by combat arms and eventually special forces, calling it a “sequential and welcome social change.”Also read | ‘We were ready for ground offensive’: Army chief’s blunt warning to Pakistan; flags 8 active terror campsGiving an estimate of the number of women in the Army currently, the Army chief had last year said, “In the NDA as of today, we have 60 women Army cadets and every year, we are looking at (inducting) 20 cadets. Also, in the Officers’ Training Academy (OTA)—Chennai and Gaya—we are looking at 120 per year.” When it comes to inducting women in the other ranks (ORs), it involves a change in Section 12 of the Army Act, he had said. The Army was looking at a 12 times increase in women’s induction in ORs by 2032. “Currently, the total number of women officers is 8,000,” he had said. The Territorial Army opened up for women and 110 vacancies will come up for women, he had added.Army modernising force for future warfare: GeneralTaking lessons from conflicts going on around the world, General Upendra Dwivedi said on Tuesday modernisation remains the urgent focus of the Indian Army. Dedicated regiments of drones with enhanced capabilities, rocket cum missile force, loitering munitions, new battalions like Bhairon equipped with modern technologies and advanced weapons and anti-missile defence radar and systems are on the cards.He said over 90% ammunition is now indigenised, underscoring the push towards self-reliance. “After Operation Sindoor, drones got a new thrust,” he said, adding that new drone formations have been raised and each command now has the capability to manufacture up to 5,000 drones depending on operational requirements. This capability can be enhanced to 20,000 or even one lakh drones depending upon the threat perception or conflict, he said.“As of today, we have raised 13 Bhairav battalions, which are meant to bridge the gap between lethal platoons and special forces within infantry battalions,” the Gen said.“Moving on to artillery, we have created a Divyastra battery. It will be part of the artillery regiment and will provide support to a division commander. Again, this involves UAS equipment. For counter-unmanned aircraft system ammunition, we have our powerful regiment, which we are currently raising three units of, and will later raise 12 more. We will then expand this further,” he added.
In a stunning turn of events at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, the second ODI of the New Zealand tour of India on January 14, 2026, saw a dramatic top-order collapse that left the home crowd in a state of disbelief. After securing a narrow victory in the series opener at Vadodara, India entered this day-night clash with the aim of clinching the series. However, the visitors had different plans, dismantling the world-renowned Indian batting engine with disciplined, high-quality pace and spin.
New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell made a bold decision to field first, a move that initially seemed questionable as India’s openers, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, navigated the first 10 overs with relative ease. The pair brought up the 50-run mark in just 8.4 overs, playing some exquisite drives that signalled another high-scoring day in Rajkot.
The tide turned in the 13th over when Kristian Clarke induced a rare error from Rohit. The Hitman, looking to clear mid-off, sliced a cross-seam delivery to Will Young at sweeper cover, departing for 24. While captain Gill continued his fine form to reach a fluent 56 off 53 balls, his dismissal in the 17th over by Kyle Jamieson triggered the real panic. India went from a comfortable 99/1 to a precarious 118/4 in just under seven overs.
The biggest blow to the Indian camp was the departure of Virat Kohli. Having recently surpassed Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in international history, Kohli looked set to anchor the innings. Instead, he was stunned by a slower delivery from Clarke, dragging the ball onto his stumps for 23. Shortly before, Shreyas Iyer fell for 8, chipping a catch to Bracewell, leaving the middle order exposed and the run rate plummeting.
The reaction on social media and in the stands was one of collective anxiety. Fans, who had expected the Rajkot surface to be a “flat track” paradise, watched in silence as the boundaries dried up. Following the flurry of wickets, India went through a grueling period of 63 balls without a single boundary, highlighting the stranglehold New Zealand’s bowlers—particularly Jayden Lennox and Bracewell—had over the game.
By the 30th over, India stood at 142/4, with KL Rahul (13*) and Ravindra Jadeja (11*) attempting to piece together a shattered innings. The scorecard told a tale of two halves:
The absence of Washington Sundar (ruled out due to a rib injury) meant Nitish Kumar Reddy was drafted in, but the burden fell squarely on the shoulders of Rahul and Jadeja. For New Zealand, Clarke emerged as the hero of the afternoon, boasting figures of 3/37 in 6 overs. As the match moves into the final twenty overs, India face a massive uphill battle to post a total that can challenge the disciplined Black Caps.
No hundred for Virat Kohli today 💔💔#ViratKohli #ViratKohli𓃵 #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/b1HcBTcwJq
— Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) January 14, 2026
What a Coincidence 😳😭
It reminds me 19th november
-Rohit sharma with same shot got out
-Shubman Gill with same shot got out
-Virat Kohli with same shot got out.Dejavu 😭💔#IndvNZ #IndvsNZ pic.twitter.com/gnNQ4I4dWj
— 🤍 (@diva_0387) January 14, 2026
#INDvNZ Situation is similar to 2023 world cup final (4 wickets down) and there is a lot of talk that the team has changed their intent especially KL Rahul. But in useless bilateral also KL Rahul and Jadeja are afraid to play their shots. Let’s see where they finish today.
— Subrato (@subrato312) January 14, 2026
19 november madness all over 🥀#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/uYB3gfHfih
— Shreya.♥️ (@Here4VK18) January 14, 2026
bro what is this match even
giving me nightmares already of 23 WC Final💀> awesome start then rohit getting caught after lofting a shot over covers
> gill falls to a pull
> kohli looks good but chops on
> klr & jadeja zeherball
> all rounder injured and replaced#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/0NoXeADfwJ— Aish (@AishIdiot) January 14, 2026
“Kuch nahi bhai mid overs main Jadeja aur KL ki batting dekh rha hoon😶😶#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/9luOz75tUc
— खटाना भाई (@CricwormAnna) January 14, 2026
#IndvNZ
The lack of ability to play sweeps and reverse sweeps from Indian top order really hurting their ability to score. And to top that the degrade in ability to score off spinners. Its really out there.
The NZ spin bowling had been smart and sustained! @bhogleharsha— CitizenKunal (@kun8l) January 14, 2026
Kohli’s streak of 50+ scores has ended 😐#INDvNZ #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/RlfHpN1ABN
— Muhammad Yasir (@MuhammadYa85859) January 14, 2026
63 balls between two consecutive boundaries for India!
16.4 FOUR by Shubman Gill
27.1 FOUR by KL RahulOut of these 62 no-boundary deliveries,
Virat Kohli played 18
Shreyas Iyer played 17
Jadeja played 14
Rahul played 12
Gill played 1#INDvNZ #ShubmanGill #ViratKohli— CricTrend (@CricTrend_CT) January 14, 2026
Virat Kohli’s fans after his dismissal #INDvNZ #ODIs pic.twitter.com/aHssEgF1VS
— Sarcasm (@sarcastic_us) January 14, 2026
India Deep trouble 🥲 #INDvNZ https://t.co/gWO1IbRUvk pic.twitter.com/cs0jl9eeF3
— premnath pk 😍♥️🦋🌹💜🍫 (@PremnathPk) January 14, 2026
Also READ: IND vs NZ: Who replaces injured Washington Sundar? Here is India’s playing XI for the Rajkot ODI
India batter Shreyas Iyer recently spoke about the serious spleen injury he suffered during the third ODI against Australia. He said he did not understand how bad the injury was at first. The realisation came only after he was taken to the hospital. He described the pain as “excruciatingly painful”.Despite the setback, Iyer made a strong comeback. He scored 49 runs in India’s opening ODI win against New Zealand in Vadodara.Talking about the injury, he said, “It was painful, excruciatingly painful. I didn’t realise how tough that injury was until I got to know that spleen is an important part of our body and it’s an organ and I didn’t even know about the word.
“Then the next day when I was admitted to the hospital, after that I realised, ‘Wow, okay, this was a severe injury.’ Yes, it was (spleen was learnt as a new word that day).”Iyer said the injury forced him to slow down. He explained how difficult it was for someone like him, who likes to stay active all the time. “This process, I felt that I had to give myself a little bit of time not to over-exert myself because I’m someone who can’t sit in one place. I want to keep doing one thing or another,” he told the broadcaster.“But this injury especially gave me time to reflect upon myself, rejuvenate and also relax as much as possible because it’s not that you can get up and start working out straight away.”He followed the medical advice closely during recovery. “You need to give yourself a lot of time and I was told that within six to eight weeks, you will be back to normal and then you can start training. So I just followed the proper guidelines, which I was provided with and then after that it was a smooth sailing ride.”Speaking about his batting approach after returning, Iyer said he is not forcing anything. “Honestly speaking, I’m not trying to do anything. It’s just the instincts.” He added that he now wants to react naturally and stay in the moment.Iyer also spoke about batting with Virat Kohli. He said their talks are simple and light. “See, the communication has always been funny.” Their main focus is to stay positive, build a safe total, and give confidence to the bowlers. He feels this mindset helps the team perform better and win matches.
‘Dhurandhar’ has been ruling at the box office and how! The film starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan has entered its sixth week and while it has been doing better than all the new releases in the last one month, it is also dominating over ‘The Raja Saab’, in the Hindi language. The Prabhas starrer movie released in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam and did a total opening number of Rs 53 crore on day 1. However, it began to see a drop especially after its first weekend. However, in its sixth week, ‘Dhurandhar’ which only released in Hindi, is doing much better than the Hindi version of ‘The Raja Saab’. Dhurandhar Movie ReviewFor example, on Tuesday, day 40, ‘Dhurandhar’ collected Rs 2.6 crore net in India, according to Sacnilk. But according to the same portal, the Hindi version of ‘The Raja Saab’ did Rs 1.4 crore on Tuesday, which was its day 5. The total of the day in all languages was Rs 4.8 crore. This is still considered quite less. On Wednesday, day 41, ‘Dhurandhar’ has made Rs 0.91 crore till afternoon. The total collection of the film is now Rs 811.51 crore. With Rs 20.25 crore collected over five days in its sixth week, Dhurandhar has gone past Stree 2 to become the highest-earning film in Week 6. In comparison, Stree 2 had registered a collection of Rs 18.6 crore.Meanwhile, ‘The Raja Saab’ has made Rs 2.19 crore so far on Wednesday. The total collection of the film is now Rs 121.59 crore.
