News digest: Bank recapitalisation, food start-ups, health crisis, and more

Indians have gained nearly a decade of life expectancy since 1990

Govt seeks special dividend from RBI for bank recapitalisation

The government has sought a special dividend from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to fund a part of its Rs 2.11-lakh crore plan to recapitalise public sector banks. Read More...

Start-ups line up food street with new-age menu

Epigamia, RAW Pressery, Paper Boat, Veeba Foods, Fingerlix, and Chai Point — these have all made a mark by attracting millennials, who look for something trendy, something healthy. Read More...

Airtel sells 4.49% stake in Infratel, raises Rs 3,325

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