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Govt appoints Shirish Chandra Murmu as RBI Deputy Governor

Mumbai, Sep 29 (PTI) The government has appointed Shirish Chandra Murmu as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for a three-year term. Murmu would replace M Rajeshwar Rao, whose extended tenure is coming to an end on October 8. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved his appointment for a period of three years from the date of joining the post on or after October 9, sources said on Monday. Murmu is currently Executive Director at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), overseeing the Department of Supervision. According to the RBI Act, 1934, the central bank should

Death toll climbs to 40 after stampede at political rally for actor Vijay in Tamil Nadu

NEW DELHI, September 29, 2025 (AP) — The death toll following a stampede at a political rally for a popular Indian actor and politician in the southern state of Tamil Nadu has climbed to 40, the state’s health minister said Sunday, as medics treated at least 124 injured in hospitals. Ma Subramanian told The Associated Press that 36 victims were dead by the time they were taken to a hospital on Saturday night and four more died later. He said the injured were largely stable. The dead included nine children, Subramanian said. Tens of thousands of people gathered in the

How alcohol contributes to the epidemic of liver disease

Victoria, Sep 29 (The Conversation) Research has revealed a steep increase in liver disease in recent years. Meanwhile, there is growing evidence of health harms from alcohol, including drinking at levels that were previously considered “moderate.” These developments make a persuasive case for viewing alcohol consumption from a public health perspective. As an internal medicine physician and alcohol epidemiologist, I’m interested in the overlap between liver disease and alcohol use among patients and in the general population. As it turns out, these topics are closely related, but maybe in surprising ways. The liver is essential: humans need it to live.

Gold, silver futures jump to record high tracking global gains

MUMBAI, Sept 29 (Reuters) – Indian gold and silver futures jumped to record highs early on Monday, tracking gains in overseas prices and supported by the rupee’s slide near an all-time low, dealers said. Domestic gold futures rose 0.74% to a record high of 114,627 rupees ($1,292.29) per 10 grams in early trade, while silver futures jumped more than 1.3% to 143,968 rupees per kg. ($1 = 88.7010 Indian rupees)

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