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RBI wants banks to remotely lock financed phones if loans aren't paid for 90 days. This aims to help lenders recover money. They said, "The bank shall not deploy the mechanism to restrict or disable the functionalities of the device until the associated loan has become 90 days past due." Borrowers get notices and grace periods.
Brutal heatwave is hitting North India on Monday, with temperatures in Delhi reaching 45 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, South and Northeast India will get heavy rain and thunderstorms. The IMD said "severe heat wave conditions are very likely" in many northern states. Relief from the heat is expected around May 29.
America sees India as a top strategic partner, especially with global worries. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, "India is one of them." He thinks a trade deal is close, with "very final details" being worked out. This could boost business and tech ties between the two nations.
India's minister told US Secretary Rubio about worries over Trump's immigration changes, saying legal travel shouldn't be hurt. Rubio admitted the shift could have "friction points" but said a better system would help everyone. The new rules, especially for green cards, could greatly affect Indian professionals.
US and India talked about the Middle East and trade on Sunday. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, "I do think perhaps there is the possibility that in the next few hours the world will get some good news." He hinted at a possible deal with Iran to reopen a key shipping route.
India's stepping up airport screenings and postponed a big summit because of a dangerous Ebola outbreak in Africa. The Bundibugyo species, with no vaccine, is spreading fast. The WHO called it a "public health emergency of international concern." India wants to keep it out.
India sent urgent medical supplies and protective kits to Africa CDC on Thursday. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, "India dispatched the first tranche of urgent medical supplies and protective kits to Africa CDC today." This shows India's commitment to helping Africa fight the Ebola outbreak.
Mamata Banerjee said the INDIA bloc might meet early in June. She also claimed the BJP manipulated around 150 seats, saying, "Winning seats were turned into losing seats." Banerjee vowed to fight on, alleging electoral fraud and promising legal action where needed, while the BJP called her claims excuses for defeat.
Sugarcane cutters are now becoming "doctor tai" in remote fields! A new program trains women to give basic healthcare, like treating cuts and fevers, right where workers live. This helps them manage health issues because "access to healthcare is challenging." It's a great way to support these hardworking people.
Doctors are seeing a big jump in hip replacements for younger adults, up 40%. This is happening after Covid, with experts saying steroid use might be a cause. They are now seeing "relatively younger patients coming with severe hip damage." This trend means more people in their 30s and 40s need hip surgery.
India and the US talked about working together more on defence, energy, and tech. They also discussed the tough situation in West Asia. India told the US that the conflict there is messing up energy supplies. The US Secretary of State said India is "one of our most important strategic partners."
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Sunday that India and the US are close to a trade deal. He said, "we're going to wind up with a trade agreement...beneficial to both sides." This pact aims to be "beneficial" and "sustainable," fixing trade imbalances without targeting any nation.