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Bandhan Bank CEO: Microcredit Is Business Credit, Not Personal Loan

Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, founder and former MD and CEO of Bandhan Bank, discussed the bank's evolution from a microfinance institution to a universal bank. He emphasized that microcredit should be viewed as business credit rather than personal loans. Ghosh highlighted the need for a formal banking structure to sustain services for the poorest, explaining that a universal bank offers risk mitigation and broader business scope beyond niche lending.

Business Standard··New Delhi

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Politics

Thane Police Arrest Two in Pradeep Purnekar Murder Case from Uttar Pradesh

Thane police arrested two suspects, Santosh Kanojia alias Talli and Amit Singh alias Paplu, from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar on September 29. Kanojia was hiding inside a temple to evade arrest. The arrests bring the total accused in the case to five. Amit Singh was identified as the helmet-wearing attacker at the crime scene.

Amar Ujala··Prayagraj

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World

Anne Carson Wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature

Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy praised her bold and inventive work that engages playfully with classical traditions, especially Greek literature and mythology, creating new forms for contemporary literature. Though not widely popular, Carson is considered one of the world's most eminent writers, embodying the revered Nobel standard.

Deccan Herald·

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Politics

Home Ministry Orders to Stop Cockroach Janata Party Protesters

The Home Ministry has directed states to stop protesters of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), led by Abhijeet Deepak, amid plans by demonstrators demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation to gather at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Following violence during protests in June, Delhi has been heavily secured like a fortress. Updates on the CJP protests in Delhi and related state actions are ongoing.

Amar Ujala··Delhi

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Politics

Karnataka probes bulk Form 7 misuse in voter deletion claims

Karnataka's Chief Electoral Officer V Anbukkumar assured no voter will be removed from electoral rolls without proper inquiry amid controversy over bulk Form 7 applications. Between June and October, 91,000 deletion requests were received, prompting investigation. Congress alleges BJP workers disproportionately targeted minorities and Dalits with bulk applications. Incidents in Puttur and Vijayapura involve questionable submissions, raising concerns over pre-printed form distribution and misuse.

Deccan Herald·

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Business

Val Kilmer's New Mexico Ranch Sold for $18.5 Million

Val Kilmer's scenic Pecos River ranch in New Mexico, initially listed for $33 million in 2011, was sold for $18.5 million after years on the market. The property featured natural beauty, guest facilities, and a Hollywood connection. Texas oil tycoon Benjamin A. Strickling III and his wife purchased the ranch, ending Kilmer's ownership.

TOI World··New Mexico

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