MUMBAI: (Oct 7) After nearly three-and-half years, the Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday raised key benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.5 per cent in a bid to tame rising inflation amid continuing West Asia crisis. With the rate hike, home loans, vehicle loans and corporate loans would become expensive and EMI… Continue reading RBI hikes repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5 pc; changes stance to ‘calibrated tightening’
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Israel was ready to shoot down Flydubai jet if it continued towards Tel Aviv: Report
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 6: Israel scrambled fighter jets and stood ready to shoot down the Flydubai plane if it had pressed on towards Tel Aviv in the wake of a cockpit stabbing attack, a CBS News report said. Flight 1073 was flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30 when co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami… Continue reading Israel was ready to shoot down Flydubai jet if it continued towards Tel Aviv: Report
Adani Power, Bhutan’s DGPC sign pact for 770 MW hydropower project; construction to begin in H1 2027
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 6: Adani Power and Bhutan’s state-owned Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) have signed an agreement to develop the 770 megawatts Chamkharchhu-I Hydroelectric Project, with construction expected to begin in the first half of 2027 and commissioning targeted within six years of groundbreaking. The project will be developed under a 49:51 equity… Continue reading Adani Power, Bhutan’s DGPC sign pact for 770 MW hydropower project; construction to begin in H1 2027
Neuhof School Band wins Yamaha Teens Rock 2026 Grand Finale, celebrating India’s young music talent
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 6: Yamaha Music India successfully concluded the Grand Finale of Yamaha Teens Rock 2026 – The Battle of Bands, powered by Trinity College London, at the Prestige Centre for Performing Arts, Bengaluru. Bringing together young bands from across India, the event celebrated creativity, collaboration and live performance, while providing young musicians… Continue reading Neuhof School Band wins Yamaha Teens Rock 2026 Grand Finale, celebrating India’s young music talent
Anant Ambani launches national initiative to transform community animal welfare in India
Jamnagar (Gujarat) [India], October 6: On the occasion of World Animal Day, Anant M. Ambani, Executive Director, Reliance Industries Limited, and philanthropist dedicated to animal welfare, announced Champions of Care, a new Vantara initiative to strengthen community animal welfare through practical and sustainable solutions. The initiative brings together more than 50 animal welfare organisations from… Continue reading Anant Ambani launches national initiative to transform community animal welfare in India
‘RuneScape’ series in development at Lyrical Animation and Jagex
LOS ANGELES: (Oct 6) An animated series based on the video game series “RuneScape” is currently in the works by Lyrical Animation and Jagex. Creator White and game developer Jagex, the company’s CEO Jon Bellamy announced the news at RuneFest in Birmingham, UK, on Saturday, according to the entertainment news outlet Variety. “RuneScape” is a… Continue reading ‘RuneScape’ series in development at Lyrical Animation and Jagex
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye agree on rapid deployment of forces in the kingdom
ISLAMABAD: (Oct 6) Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have agreed to take measures for the rapid deployment of military forces in the kingdom amid escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis, according to a media report. The Strategic Political and Defence Committee (SPDC) of the trilateral Makkah Defence Alliance held an emergency meeting in… Continue reading Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye agree on rapid deployment of forces in the kingdom
US moves to strip 40 persons of American citizenship
WASHINGTON: (Oct 6) The US launched the largest denaturalisation effort in modern history by moving to strip 40 individuals, including one of Indian origin, of their American citizenship, the Department of Justice said. The 40 individuals facing denaturalisation actions in multiple US courts have been accused of serious offences, including acting as an agent for… Continue reading US moves to strip 40 persons of American citizenship
Discussions on with airlines, OMCs over high jet fuel prices: Civil Aviation Min Naidu
NEW DELHI: (Oct 6) Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Tuesday said the ministry is in discussions with airlines and oil marketing companies on high jet fuel prices due to the West Asia crisis. Airlines are facing headwinds due to the rising prices of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), which accounts for around 40 per… Continue reading Discussions on with airlines, OMCs over high jet fuel prices: Civil Aviation Min Naidu
Harmanpreet Kaur steps down from India women’s team captaincy
NEW DELHI: (Oct 6) Indian women’s cricket team’s long-serving captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Tuesday stepped down from her position in all three formats, saying that she has done her duty as leader and is now “ready to play for the love of the game again.” Harmanpreet’s announcement came after a BCCI review meeting in Guwahati… Continue reading Harmanpreet Kaur steps down from India women’s team captaincy
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