RBI forecasts 7.2 pc GDP growth on back of rising urban, rural demand

RBI Projects 7.2% GDP Growth Despite Global Uncertainties

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a projected GDP growth of 7.2% for India in the fiscal year 2024-25. This projection, made on August 8, 2024, is based on the strength of investment demand, steady urban consumption, and rising rural consumption. Aug 8, 2024
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RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged, focuses on Price Stability

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the Monetary Policy Committee has decided by a 4:2 majority to keep the repo rate unchanged as inflation has risen above 5 per cent and is still above the targeted level of 4 per cent. Aug 8, 2024
Indian Embassy Rescues 14 Youths from Laos Cyber-Scam Centres

Indian Embassy Rescues 14 Youths from Laos Cyber-Scam Centres

The Indian Embassy in Laos rescued 14 Indian youths from cyber-scam centres in the Golden Triangle SEZ. The victims were lured to Laos with fraudulent job offers and then held captive. The Embassy has issued warnings and advisories to Indian workers considering employment in Laos. Similar incidents have been reported in other Southeast Asian countries, highlighting the need for international efforts to combat this issue. Aug 7, 2024
Replacing table sugar with artificial sweetener safe for diabetics in small doses: Study

Artificial Sweeteners: A Potential Ally for Diabetics?

The recent study led by Dr. V. Mohan, a senior Diabetologist and Chairman of the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) in Chennai, has shed light on the effects of replacing table sugar with artificial sweeteners in diabetics. Aug 7, 2024