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August 6, 2025 2:12 PM August 6, 2025 2:12 PM

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Chennai grand masters 2025 postponed after fire at hyatt regency

India's premier classical chess tournament, Chennai Grand Masters 2025, has been postponed till tomorrow after a fire incident at the Hyatt Regency Chennai last night. The third edition of Chennai Grandmasters was initially scheduled to kick off today, with an opening round clash between Indian Arju...

August 6, 2025 2:48 PM August 6, 2025 2:48 PM

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RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.5 percent

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India today kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.5%, maintaining a neutral stance. Consequently, the standing deposit facility (SDF) rate will be at 5.25 percent and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate at 5.75 per cent. ...

August 6, 2025 1:36 PM August 6, 2025 1:36 PM

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Indian study on nutrition’s role in TB outcomes influences WHO global Policy

A landmark Indian study has influenced global policy on tuberculosis. The World Health Organization, WHO, has said that India’s study that showed the positive impact of nutrition on the outcome of tuberculosis, TB, contributed to global guidance on the world's most infectious disease. The study, led...

August 6, 2025 1:02 PM August 6, 2025 1:02 PM

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PM Modi speaks with Uttarakhand CM Dhami for updates on relief operations in Dharali

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has talked with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to take updates about the ongoing relief and rescue operations in Dharali in the Uttarkashi district. In a social media post, Mr. Dhami said that the Prime Minister was informed about the rescue operations co...

August 6, 2025 10:59 AM August 6, 2025 10:59 AM

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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra to announce monetary policy committee resolution at 10 AM

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra will announce the resolution of the Monetary Policy Committee at 10 this morning.   Considering that the RBI has reduced the repo rate by 100 basis points in three tranches since February, some experts expect a status quo today, while a few others are hopeful of a 25 bas...

August 6, 2025 9:56 AM August 6, 2025 9:56 AM

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UPSC launches new email alert system for institutions on recruitment advertisements

The Union Public Service Commission- UPSC has enabled a new facility for educational and professional institutions to receive direct email alerts about UPSC recruitment advertisements relevant to their domains. Under the new outreach policy, institutions wishing to subscribe to the email alert servi...