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RBI absorbs ₹3.93 trillion from banking system through VRRR auction
India1 min

RBI absorbs ₹3.93 trillion from banking system through VRRR auction

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday absorbed Rs 3,93,352 crore through variable rate reverse repo (VRRR) auction amid huge surplus liquidity in the banking system. The central bank received bids worth Rs 3,93,352 crore, for a notified amount of Rs 5 la…

The News Flicker·September 15, 2026

Jammu & Kashmir

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Pension Sakhis to take retirement security cover to rural India
India1 min

Pension Sakhis to take retirement security cover to rural India

The Department of Rural Development and PFRDA will create Pension Sakhis across rural India. These women will facilitate pension enrolment and retirement planning for SHG members. The initiative aims to improve financial inclusion and long-term savings in r…

The News Flicker·September 15, 2026

Education

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West Bengal Medical Council faces probe demands over fake degrees
Health1 min

West Bengal Medical Council faces probe demands over fake degrees

The West Bengal Medical Council is facing serious accusations from private hospital associations, who claim that it has granted licenses based on fake degrees. This has stirred concern among doctor organizations, who are calling for an exhaustive investigatio…

The News Flicker·September 13, 2026

Fading fragrance of Marayoor
Health1 min

Fading fragrance of Marayoor

The sandalwood trees of Marayoor face significant threats from a debilitating disease and changing climate conditions, severely affecting their health and oil yield. Additionally, natural predators and illicit actions pose further risks to this precious resou…

The News Flicker·September 12, 2026

Gates Foundation puts $1B to reduce social inequity in AI
Tech1 min

Gates Foundation puts $1B to reduce social inequity in AI

Bill Gates is warning technology companies and world leaders that they must act now to ensure artificial intelligence combats social inequities. His foundation is also pledging $1 billion intended to improve AI access. The appeal comes as part of the Gates Fo…

The News Flicker·September 15, 2026

Trump dismisses idea of new AI guardrails
Tech1 min

Trump dismisses idea of new AI guardrails

President Donald Trump says he is a sufficient guardrail against rogue artificial intelligence, claiming that any efforts to limit the technology are part of a “SICK conspiracy.” The president specifically said on social media on Monday that the administratio…

The News Flicker·September 14, 2026

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Business

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IEA Urges Immediate Lifestyle Changes to Curb Oil Shock

IEA Urges Immediate Lifestyle Changes to Curb Oil Shock

The International Energy Agency has called for immediate lifestyle and policy changes, including work-from-home, reduced highway speeds and curbs on air travel to cushion consumers from a historic global oil supply shock.

The News Flicker·March 20, 2026

The Soundscape of Eid
Opinion2 min read

The Soundscape of Eid

An editorial exploring the sounds that define Eid in Kashmir — from the pre-dawn calls for prayer to the joyful exchanges of greetings and the silence that marks the absence of those who can no longer celebrate.

The News Flicker·March 20, 2026