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Preeti Pawar and Ankush Panghal reach CWG boxing finals, secure medals for India

Indian boxers Preeti Pawar and Ankush Panghal both advanced to their respective finals at the Commonwealth Games. Pawar secured her place with a dominant unanimous decision victory in her bout. Panghal also impressed with a commanding win over his Canadian opponent. With both athletes through to the finals, India has already guaranteed at least two silver medals in boxing at the Games.

RBI Moves Toward Polymer Currency Notes to Cut Soiled Note Waste

The Reserve Bank of India is preparing to introduce plastic polymer banknotes, with its currency printing arm Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Pvt Ltd already inviting global expressions of interest for sourcing raw materials. The move marks a significant shift in India's currency management strategy. The initiative gains importance given that India has disposed of approximately Rs 50 trillion worth of soiled notes over the past decade. Polymer notes are generally more durable than paper currency, which could substantially reduce the volume of notes becoming unfit for circulation.