J&K Assembly polls will be held at the earliest, says CEC

J&K Assembly polls will be held at the earliest, says CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar said on Friday that Assembly elections will be held in J&K at the earliest and dates would be announced after an overall review is taken when the commission returns to Delhi. Aug 9, 2024
government

Md Yunus needs to address political turmoil first

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus leads Bangladesh's 17-member interim government, aiming to address political instability, economic recovery, and social tensions, and restore stability after PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation. Aug 9, 2024
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
Reserve Bank Of India

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
India, US working to 'shape the future', write Blinken, Austin

US and India Unite to Counter China's Influence in Semiconductors and Bolster Supply Chain Resilience

The US-India strategic partnership is crucial in shaping the future of sectors like AI, semiconductors, and clean energy. The partnership has evolved with a focus on joint investments in future-shaping sectors and initiatives like the Quad and iCET. The collaboration serves as a counterbalance to China's influence in the semiconductor market and bolsters supply chain resilience. The alliance underscores the commitment of both nations to maintaining regional stability and security, indicating the evolving nature of 21st-century international relations. Aug 7, 2024
Asking Andhra Pradesh cabbies to leave Hyderabad not fair: Pawan Kalyan

Asking Andhra Pradesh cabbies to leave Hyderabad not fair: Pawan Kalyan

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has come out in support of cab drivers from Andhra Pradesh who are allegedly being asked to leave Hyderabad by cab drivers of Telangana and demanded that the Telangana government address the issue with a humanitarian approach. Aug 7, 2024