RBI keeps policy rate unchanged amid inflationary pressure

MUMBAI: (Apr 8) The Reserve Bank on Wednesday expectedly kept interest rates unchanged amid hopes of a global recovery on the back of ceasefire in the six-week-long US/Israel-Iran conflict. The policy decision comes as a month and a-half-long West Asia conflict has disrupted energy supplies, shot up crude oil prices and created fiscal and inflationary… Continue reading RBI keeps policy rate unchanged amid inflationary pressure

US, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire; talks likely in Islamabad on Friday

WASHINGTON: (Apr 8) The US has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran proposed by Pakistan, President Donald Trump announced 90 minutes before his deadline to wipe out civilisation from the West Asian nation was to end. Trump made the dramatic announcement on Truth Social on Tuesday evening (US time) even as Democrats called for… Continue reading US, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire; talks likely in Islamabad on Friday

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Banks to see healthy growth in Q4FY26, but margin pressures and risks remain: Nuvama

New Delhi [India], April 7 : India’s banking sector is set to close Q4FY26 on a steady footing, with credit growth holding up and deposit traction showing signs of improvement, according to Nuvama’s latest sector preview. The report underscores that “loan growth sustained the momentum supported by liquidity buffers and residual CRR benefits,” highlighting the… Continue reading Banks to see healthy growth in Q4FY26, but margin pressures and risks remain: Nuvama

“Rahul Baba we will not let Assam become infiltrator-dominated region”: Amit Shah

Patharkandi (Assam) [India], April 7 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress during a public rally in Patharkandi, asserting that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will not allow Assam to become an “infiltrator-dominated region” and calling on voters to elect a BJP government in the upcoming Assembly… Continue reading “Rahul Baba we will not let Assam become infiltrator-dominated region”: Amit Shah

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Indian women’s hockey team set to tour Argentina for four-match series

NEW DELHI: (Apr 7) The Indian senior women’s hockey team will tour Argentina for a four-match series, set to be held at the CeNARD in Buenos Aires from April 13 to 17. Indian team will play its matches on April 13, 14, 16, and 17 at Argentina’s National Centre of High Performance Athletics (also known… Continue reading Indian women’s hockey team set to tour Argentina for four-match series

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NCW gives Nora Fatehi final chance to appear from it over ‘Sarke Chunar Teri’ song

NEW DELHI: (Apr 6) The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday gave actor Nora Fatehi a final opportunity to appear before it in person in connection with the song “Sarke Chunar Teri” and fixed April 27 as the next date of hearing. The commission, which took suo motu cognisance of the song over its… Continue reading NCW gives Nora Fatehi final chance to appear from it over ‘Sarke Chunar Teri’ song

How might Strait of Hormuz be reopened? Here are 3 scenarios

CANBERRA: (Apr 7) The Strait of Hormuz crisis has reached a critical juncture. President Donald Trump has demanded that Iran reopen the Strait, or the United States will further intensify its military assault. While the strait has not been totally closed to shipping, it has been substantially disrupted, and transits have effectively slowed to a… Continue reading How might Strait of Hormuz be reopened? Here are 3 scenarios

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TMC govt diverted central funds towards party activities: Dharmendra Pradhan

KOLKATA: (Apr 7) Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday accused the TMC government in West Bengal of diverting central funds towards party activities, asserting that the state’s education system has been “destroyed”. Pradhan was addressing the media at Kolkata’s Kalighat temple, where he joined BJP’s Rashbehari candidate Swapan Dasgupta to offer prayers. “The central government… Continue reading TMC govt diverted central funds towards party activities: Dharmendra Pradhan

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Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigns, says source

MUMBAI: (Apr 7) Tata Group-owned Air India Chief Executive Officer Campbell Wilson has resigned from the position, according to a source. Wilson was appointed as Air India’s CEO and MD in July 2022 , following former Turkish Airlines Chairman Ilker Ayci’s decision not to take up the top job in March 2022 amid a controversy.… Continue reading Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigns, says source

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Study links low birthweight to higher stroke risk in young adults

London [UK], April 5 : A new population-based study from Sweden has found that individuals born with low birthweight face a significantly higher risk of stroke in young adulthood, regardless of their body mass index (BMI) or gestational age at birth. The findings were presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO2026) in Istanbul, Turkey,… Continue reading Study links low birthweight to higher stroke risk in young adults