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No change in repo rate, GDP projected at 6.5% for FY24

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Thursday unanimously decided not to revise the repo rate, the central bank's Governor Shaktikanta Das announced.

Apr 6, 2023

Unveiling of Ambedkar's 125-ft statue in Hyderabad to be grand affair; Buddhist monks invited for the ceremony

The unveiling of 125-foot statue of Dr B. R. Ambedkar in Hyderabad on his birth anniversary on April 14 will be a grand affair.

Apr 5, 2023

World Bank slashes India's GDP growth estimate from 6.5% to 6.3% for 2023-24

World Bank downgrades India's GDP growth estimate from 6.5% to 6.3% for 2023-24 in its latest report, mainly due to consumption falling owing to higher borrowing costs

Apr 4, 2023

13 days on, no respite from R'sthan doctors' strike over Right to Health Bill; medical services crippled [details]

It's the 13th day in Rajasthan since the doctors along with medical staff went on a strike across the state against the Right to Health Bill passed by the Assembly recently.

Apr 2, 2023

Maritime routes, digital tools, Dark Web: How drugs find their way into India [details]

India's drug trafficking problems have been exacerbated by its proximity to two notorious narcotics domains, the Golden Triangle, and the Golden Crescent.

Apr 2, 2023

Too Late? Japan wakes up to faster-than-expected birth rate decline, offers income incentives

The Japanese government announced a draft policy outline to tackle the country's falling birthrate, which includes advancing childcare allowances and increasing benefits for families with multiple children.

Apr 1, 2023

The government on Thursday criticised a BBC series on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, terming it

UK-India ties strained after Sunak? BBC row to Khalistanis' vandalism to toilets at British High Commission speak volumes

The IT raid at BBC offices in February were not viewed as an attack on the UK government, although Labour Party condemned the raids

Mar 29, 2023

China's rise & global implications: Indian Army Chief minces no words against "totalitarian" regime

In a scathing and blunt speech on China's rise and the global implications, Indian Army chief General Manoj Pande said China wants to replace the US as a global security provider as he decoded the recent moves by the "totalitarian" regime. Read General's full speech here.

Mar 28, 2023

Seminar held at the Consulate General of India in New York on the subject of colon cancer

Colon cancer is preventable, but...; physicians at NY seminar address challenges, risk factors [details]

Low screenings, and lack of awareness are real culprits for the colon cancer epidemic; physicians at NY seminar aim to change that. Read more.

Mar 24, 2023

Accenture slashes 19K jobs; tech mayhem deepens amid global economic crisis [details]

Global IT services firm Accenture, which has a large presence in India, on Thursday announced to lay off nearly 19,000 employees amid the challenging global macro-economic conditions and slow revenue growth

Mar 23, 2023

Last time hike? US Fed raises interest rates again, defends move

The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rate by 25 basis points, which is modest compared to previous hikes aimed at curbing inflation

Mar 23, 2023

Old traditions, civilization of J&K restored after abrogation of Article 370: Amit Shah

Union Government will make efforts for opening Sharda Peeth across the Line of Control in Kashmir on the pattern of the Kartarpur Sahib corridor on the International Border in Punjab.

Mar 22, 2023

After Japan, S. Korea follows: Childbirths plunge to new low

Just 23,179 babies were born in January this year, sinking 6 per cent from a year earlier, according to the data from South Korea

Mar 22, 2023

Sensex up 370 points high, IT, FMCG under pressure

US stocks jumped on Monday after a deal to rescue Credit Suisse and central bank efforts brought confidence levels back in the financial system.

Mar 21, 2023

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Japanese counterpart Kishida, thanks him for G7 summit invite

During the talks, both leaders vowed to expand the India-Japan global strategic partnership, stressing that it is important for a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

Mar 20, 2023

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