In its semi-annual financial stability report, RBI had earlier said that the bad loan ratio of banks could rise to 13.5% under the baseline stress scenario by September 2021.
The Centre has approved a proposal on Friday providing monetary support to 11.8 crore students through Direct Benefit Transfer under the Mid-Day-Meal Scheme amid the corona virus pandemic.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has commissioned Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel Sajag and dedicated it to the nation for safeguarding maritime interests.