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India's economic horizon is looking promising, with the Reserve Bank of India forecasting a robust 6.9% GDP growth for the fiscal year 2026-27. Yet, challenges loom as global tensions, particularly in West Asia, and escalating energy costs could disrupt this trajectory. Inflation is predicted to rise slightly to 4.6%, while the RBI targets a steady 4%.

The RBI Governor, Shaktikanta Das, announced that the platform offering 'frictionless credit,' launched initially as a pilot last year, will soon be implemented nationwide. The platform, named Unified Lending Interface (Uli), streamlines digital information flow, including land records, to facilitate faster credit appraisal, particularly for small and rural borrowers, reducing processing times significantly.

In a unique experiment, scientists in the US claim to have afflicted computers with virtual schizophrenia to better understand the human brain with the condition. A team from University of Texas and Yale University has used a virtual computer model or “neural network” to simulate the excessive release of dopamine in the brain.

Bayern Munich winger Douglas Costa on Tuesday shrugged off having been called a mercenary by former club president Uli Hoeness when he left the Bavarians in 2017, saying he did not live in the past and was happy to be back in Munich. Costa returned last week on a one-year loan from Juventus.

Vehicle owners can now rejoice as hypothecation removal from registration certificates becomes automatic post-loan repayment. The road transport ministry's new online system, launched with select banks and NBFCs, eliminates manual visits to RTOs. This seamless process, leveraging RBI's Uli, ensures real-time data exchange, simplifying loan closure for citizens.

RBI launched the Unified Lending Interface (Uli) to facilitate frictionless loans based on digital information flow and land records, aiding small businesses and rural borrowers. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das highlighted Uli's success and potential, aiming for a nationwide launch. He also discussed AI integration and cross-border payment systems at a digital infrastructure conference in Bengaluru.

Wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has announced the cast for 'Young Rock,' his upcoming NBC comedy series inspired by his life.

"My Name is Khan" producer and director Karan Johar, whose film is being lauded by audiences and critics, says he was fed up with the typical Bollywood stuff.

With soccer teams in Germany resuming training in small groups this week, there is optimism among some that the Bundesliga will be able to resume in May.

Filmmaker Taika Waititi's new film 'Next Goal Wins' is based on the true story of the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for their brutal 31-0 FIFA loss in 2001. Their story was immortalised in the 2014 documentary of the same name by Mike Brett and Steve Jamison.

A man has been arrested for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl at Uli village in Bantwal taluk. The accused is Yogesha, a jewellery shopowner.

Bayern Munich board member Oliver Kahn has warned that the European champions will not agree a new contract with David Alaba at any price as the defender is stalling over signing a contract extension having been linked to Manchester City. With a year left on his current deal, the 28-year-old Austrian international is reportedly insisting on a huge pay rise with the European champions.

Jensen Ackles stars as LAPD detective Mark Meachum in Prime Video's new action series, "Countdown," premiering June 25. Recruited to a secret task force after a Homeland Security officer's murder, Meachum uncovers a vast conspiracy. Alongside Eric Dane and Jessica Camacho, he races against time to save the city, with new episodes weekly until September 3.

Former Real Madrid midfielder Uli Stielike was sacked by Chinese Super League club Tianjin Teda on Wednesday, the second coaching casualty less than a month into the season.

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra unveiled the Unified Market Interface, a new infrastructure for instant digital asset trading settled via central bank digital currency. He highlighted advancements in financial data integration, the Unified Lending Interface bridging credit gaps, and the digital rupee's expanding adoption with programmable features for targeted subsidies.

Former German international striker Sandro Wagner has left Tianjin Teda for "family reasons", just as the Chinese Super League kicks off on Saturday.

Former South Korean football star Park Ji-Sung has lamented a lack of unity in the national team as it struggles to qualify for the World Cup.

Bayern Munich can be crowned German champions on Tuesday with victory at Werder Bremen, but any festivities will be reduced to a minimum to respect the safety measures in place to combat the coronavirus.

Franz Beckenbauer has been invited to watch Bayern Munich's behind-closed-doors home match against Eintracht Frankfurt this weekend, he said on Friday.

India met Germany met France. It was an enjoyable clash of cultures and musical sensibilities when German pianist Uli Lenz.

Legendary Scorpions bassist Francis Buchholz has passed away at 75 after a battle with cancer. His family confirmed his peaceful departure, surrounded by loved ones. Buchholz, a pivotal member from 1973 to 1992, was instrumental in iconic hits like 'Rock You Like a Hurricane' and 'Still Loving You.

In the photo, Tiger Shroff is seen showing off his abs and chiseled body. With his unbuttoned shirt, hat and cool shades, Tiger looks dapper as ever.

Bayern Munich were happy to see the back of Juan Bernat after he signed for Paris Saint-Germain in 2018, but the left-back has become a key player for the French giants and could haunt his ex-club in Sunday's Champions League final.

The audio release of ‘Nee Prema Kosam’ was a grand affair in Hyderabad. Music composer K Lakshman Sai was the star of the event held on Wednesday.

Hyderabadis recently spent a classy evening listening to some soulful jazz music.

In BPO cities like Gurgaon, long hours at workplace invariably lead to back pain, spondylitis and other related complications as increasing medical complaints show. For a healthy back, experts suggest a good chair, which provides back support and corrects posture.

RBI is advocating for a secure, unique borrower identifier to eliminate data duplication and inaccuracies within credit bureaus, ultimately aiming to improve loan accessibility. This initiative is coupled with the development of a unified lending interface and the exploration of digital rupees for targeted lending programs.