RBI reduces interest rates for first time in nearly 5 years

February 7, 2025 2:09 PM

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RBI reduces interest rates for first time in nearly 5 years

Almost after 5 years, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced the policy repo rate by 25 basis points, from 6.50 per cent to 6.25 per cent. Governor Sanjay Malhotra made the announcement today in Mumbai, following a three-day meeting of the MPC. As a result, the standing deposit facility (SDF) r...

NDA MPs from Bihar felicitate PM Modi for Union Budget announcements

February 7, 2025 1:29 PM

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NDA MPs from Bihar felicitate PM Modi for Union Budget announcements

NDA MPs from Bihar today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Parliament House. During the meeting, the MPs of BJP, JD(U) and LJP (R) felicitated Mr. Modi. Union Ministers Giriraj Singh, Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Chirag Paswan were also present at the meeting. It came in the backdrop of several announce...

Consumer Affairs Dept sets up AI-enabled helpline for grievance resolution

February 7, 2025 1:24 PM

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Consumer Affairs Dept sets up AI-enabled helpline for grievance resolution

The Department of Consumer Affairs has set up an AI-enabled National Consumer Helpline (NCH) system which offers sector-wise analysis of grievances. The Helpline is accessible for any grievances related to products or services via the toll-free number: 1-9-1-5 or through its website “consumer helpli...

Bangladesh: Uncontrolled mob torches former President Abdul Hamid’s residence

February 7, 2025 1:14 PM

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Bangladesh: Uncontrolled mob torches former President Abdul Hamid’s residence

In Bangladesh, last night an uncontrolled mob vandalised and set fire to the residence of former president Abdul Hamid in Kishoreganj district. According to local media reports, a large crowd stormed the house, broke into the premises, and looted valuables before setting fire. Earlier in the evening...

38th Surajkund International Crafts Fair begins in Faridabad

February 7, 2025 1:07 PM

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38th Surajkund International Crafts Fair begins in Faridabad

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today inaugurated the 38th Surajkund International Crafts Fair in Faridabad. The partner states for this year's fair are Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. The annual fair is being attended by nearly 600 participants from a...

Delhi assembly elections vote counting on Feb 8

February 7, 2025 1:42 PM

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Delhi assembly elections vote counting on Feb 8

All preparations are in full swing for the counting of votes for the Delhi Assembly elections to be held tomorrow. The Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi, R. Alice Waz, yesterday said, all the arrangements for a smooth and fair counting process have been made. The Delhi CEO informed that scrutiny of e...

Opposition MPs protest against detention of Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lanka

February 7, 2025 1:47 PM

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Opposition MPs protest against detention of Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lanka

Several opposition MPs today held a protest over the issue of detention of Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan authorities.   DMK MPs Dayanidhi Maran, Kanimozhi and A Raja, Congress MPs Hibieden, RJD leader Manoj Jha, and P. Santosh of the CPI were among the protesting MPs.   Talking to the media...