Calls teachers ‘lifeblood’ of education system New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said education is the most effective means of translating the constitutional ideal...

Addresses Teachers’ Day celebrations at SKICC SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 05: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo Saturday described teachers as the torchbearers of the nation. The Minister made these remarks while addressing the Teachers’ Day celebrations held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) here today. Addressing a gathering of teachers, educationists, students, senior officers and other stakeholders from the education sector, the Minister described teachers as the torchbearers of the nation, saying that their contribution extends far beyond classrooms as they help shape the character, aspirations and values of generations. “Teachers are not merely imparting knowledge; they are shaping minds, nurturing values and preparing the citizens who will build the future of our society. Their...

Mumbai: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Shirish Chandra Murmu on Thursday urged non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and housing finance companies (HFCs) to diversify their funding sources and reduce their exposure to sudden shifts in market sentiment as the sector enters a new phase of growth. Addressing the CII’s NBFC and HFC Summit in Mumbai, Murmu said greater diversification of funding would strengthen the sector’s resilience, while a deeper and more liquid corporate bond market could provide NBFCs with additional avenues to raise funds. “Entities must diversify their funding sources. A deep, liquid corporate bond market will help, and we will keep working with market participants to build one,” he said. The RBI Deputy...