JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has a clear message for Donald Trump: ‘Playing with Fed can…’; warns of tariff impact

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon appeared to be delivering a message to Donald Trump regarding the US President’s pressure campaign on the Federal Reserve, defending the central bank’s independence and cautioning against policy interference.“The independence of the Fed is absolutely critical,” Dimon said on the bank’s second-quarter earnings call, “and not just for the current […]

Student loans: Government orders faster approvals for education loans in 15 days; PSBs told to clear all backlogs till May

This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. The finance ministry has asked public sector banks to fast-track education loan applications, directing them to process requests within 15 days of submission. Banks have also been told to set up a centralised credit processing system with clear internal procedures to ensure timely approvals, according […]

Economy

Steel Ministry likely to crackdown on substandard imports; 15-day relaxation granted to clear old stock

Malpractices in India’s steel imports have surfaced, with traders sidestepping BIS quality norms and manipulating data to bring in substandard consignments from China, Vietnam, and some from Japan. Increased scrutiny by the Steel Ministry uncovered how several smaller importers falsified paperwork while applying for “new grades” to evade import restrictions and mandatory quality checks. In […]

Monsoon Session May Clear Clouds of Confusion, ET LegalWorld

IBC Overhaul in Monsoon Session: Will Reforms Restore Faith in India’s Bankruptcy Code? The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), enacted in 2016 to transform India’s corporate insolvency landscape, is set for significant amendments in the Monsoon Session of Parliament. The reforms, approved by the Prime Minister’s Office, introduce a group insolvency framework to cohesively resolve […]

What does healthy eating really mean? Doctor shares how to eat right, snack right and steer clear of fad diets | Health

Healthy eating is the very bedrock of fitness, the baseline for good health. It goes without saying that without prioritising what’s on your plate, any fitness or weight loss journey becomes unsustainable and superficial. But what truly constitutes healthy food? With every brand and influencer sharing their two cents on what ‘healthy eating’ means, it’s […]

Economy

Agriculture Minister Chouhan calls for farmer-centric research by ICAR; sets clear targets

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan | Photo Credit: – Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has called for a fundamental shift in India’s agricultural research, emphasising that its direction must now be dictated by the needs of farmers. Addressing the annual conference of vice chancellors from state agriculture universities (SAUs) and directors of Indian […]