MUMBAI: (Oct 1) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday kept its policy interest rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent for the second consecutive time, citing concerns over tariff uncertainties. Announcing the fourth bi-monthly monetary policy of the current fiscal, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decided to keep… Continue reading RBI keeps interest rates unchanged amid uncertainty over Trump’s tariffs
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Study finds what happens to your body when you eat too many ultra-processed foods
Washington DC [US], September 27: Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrially altered products – like soda, snacks and processed meats – packed with additives and stripped of nutrients. Hundreds of new ingredients, previously unknown to the human body, now make up nearly 60 per cent of the average adult’s diet and almost 70% of children’s diets… Continue reading Study finds what happens to your body when you eat too many ultra-processed foods
Japan: Fire reported near Tokyo’s Haneda airport
Tokyo [Japan], September 29: A fire broke out on Monday at a demolition site near Tokyo’s Haneda airport, Kyodo News reported. Citing the first responders and transport ministry, it said that the incident did not affect air traffic and there were no reports of injuries. According to Kyodo News, an emergency call was made at… Continue reading Japan: Fire reported near Tokyo’s Haneda airport
Opposition seeks adjournment motion in Kerala Assembly over financial crisis
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], September 29: The Opposition UDF on Monday gave notice for an adjournment motion in the Kerala Legislative Assembly, citing the state’s financial crisis. The notice alleged that treasury controls imposed by the government have severely affected project implementation and disrupted welfare activities, and demanded that the issue be discussed in the Assembly.… Continue reading Opposition seeks adjournment motion in Kerala Assembly over financial crisis
Work on to integrate Ayurveda into health education curriculum in schools, colleges: Minister
NEW DELHI: (Sep 28) The government aims to integrate Ayurveda into the health education curriculum in schools and colleges, Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav said. He said that the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and the University Grants Commission (UGC) are working together to prepare course modules for school education and higher education… Continue reading Work on to integrate Ayurveda into health education curriculum in schools, colleges: Minister
Sonu Nigam felicitated with National Lata Mangeshkar award
INDORE: Sept 28 Renowned playback singer Sonu Nigam was on Sunday honoured with the National Lata Mangeshkar Award in Indore for his outstanding contribution to the field of light music. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav presented the award to Nigam at Mangeshkar’s birthplace here on her 96th birth anniversary. “Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar took Indian music… Continue reading Sonu Nigam felicitated with National Lata Mangeshkar award
Gold, silver futures hit record highs on Fed rate cut bets, weak dollar
NEW DELHI: (Sep 29) Gold and silver prices scaled fresh lifetime highs in the domestic futures market on Monday, mirroring record gains in global markets amid expectations of US Federal Reserve rate cuts and a softer dollar buoyed sentiment. On the MCX, the yellow metal futures for October delivery surged by Rs 1,204 or 1.06… Continue reading Gold, silver futures hit record highs on Fed rate cut bets, weak dollar
10 killed in Maharashtra amid heavy rains; over 11,800 evacuated
CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR/MUMBAI: Sept 28 At least ten persons died in rain-related incidents across Maharashtra over 24 hours, and more than 11,800 were rescued from different parts of the state, officials said on Sunday. According to the state disaster management department and other officials, four persons lost their lives in Nashik district, including three due to… Continue reading 10 killed in Maharashtra amid heavy rains; over 11,800 evacuated
Will protest strongly with ICC: BCCI on Indian team being denied Asia Cup trophy by Naqvi
MUMBAI: (Sep 29) The BCCI will lodge a “very strong protest” in the next ICC meeting in November against Asian Cricket Council chief Mohsin Naqvi, who walked away with the Asia Cup trophy after the Indian team refused to accept it from him in Dubai. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia justified the team’s refusal saying that… Continue reading Will protest strongly with ICC: BCCI on Indian team being denied Asia Cup trophy by Naqvi
Never seen a champion team denied trophy but my real trophy is my team: Suryakumar
DUBAI: (Sep 29) Being denied a deserving trophy after winning a marquee event is a first for India’s T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav but he is unruffled thanks to his 14 “priceless” teammates, each one of them as “precious” as the Asia Cup silverware. Having won the Asia Cup beating Pakistan for the third time in… Continue reading Never seen a champion team denied trophy but my real trophy is my team: Suryakumar