April 7, 2025 10:13 PM April 7, 2025 10:13 PM

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EU Offers Zero-Tariff Deal to US, Vows to Guard Against Trade Diversion

The European Commission has offered zero-for-zero tariffs to the US. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Europe is ready to negotiate with Washington, as the EU has offered “zero-for-zero tariffs” for industrial goods the bloc exports to the US. Meanwhile, she said the EU will protect itself against ...

April 7, 2025 9:55 PM April 7, 2025 9:55 PM

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Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana Sanctions 52 Crore Loans Worth ₹32 Lakh Crore

Over 52 crore loans worth more than 32 lakh crore rupees have been sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana to date. The scheme was launched in 2015 to provide collateral-free loans of up to ten lakh rupees to non-corporate, non-farm small and micro enterprises, aiming to facilitate financial in...

April 7, 2025 9:38 PM April 7, 2025 9:38 PM

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Over 1,700 Anganwadi-Cum-Crèches Operational Under Palna Scheme

The government has said that one thousand 761 Anganwadi-cum-Crèches are operational across the country under the Palna Scheme. Palna is a centrally sponsored scheme which provides quality crèche facilities in a safe and secure environment for children from six months to six years. The Palna scheme i...

April 7, 2025 9:36 PM April 7, 2025 9:36 PM

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RBI Begins First Monetary Policy Meet of FY25; Repo Rate Decision Due Wednesday

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today started its 3-day bi-monthly monetary policy review meeting to decide the key benchmark interest rates or repo rates. The decision of the six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) headed by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, will be announced on Wednesday. This meeting ...

April 7, 2025 9:32 PM April 7, 2025 9:32 PM

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Polling Stations Increased in Budgam and Nagrota Ahead of J&K By-Elections

In Jammu and Kashmir, in line with the guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI), the rationalisation of polling stations for the upcoming by-elections in the 27-Budgam and 77-Nagrota Assembly Constituency was completed today. Our correspondent reports that the process is part of o...

April 7, 2025 9:31 PM April 7, 2025 9:31 PM

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Haryana to Implement Three-Language Formula in Classes 9 and 10 from 2025

Haryana School Education Board, Bhiwani, has decided to implement the three-language formula in classes 9th and 10th in all affiliated government and non-government schools. This decision will be applicable in class 9th from the academic session 2025-26 and in class 10th from 2026-27.   Board Chairm...

April 7, 2025 9:27 PM April 7, 2025 9:27 PM

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Govt Prioritising Women’s Empowerment for Viksit Bharat 2047: MoS Dr L. Murugan

Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L. Murugan has said that the government has prioritised the empowerment of girl children and women, as they are contributing to the growth of the nation at a larger level. Speaking at the annual day of a women's college in Chennai, the mini...

April 7, 2025 9:19 PM April 7, 2025 9:19 PM

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Global Markets Plunge Amid Escalating US-China Trade War

Global markets, from Asia to Europe, have witnessed a big fall due to US President Donald Trump’s trade war and China’s forceful response to high tariffs. The Hong Kong stock exchange closed today with a 13.22 percent drop, its worst one-day tumble since the 1997 Asian financial crisis. Chinese tech...

April 7, 2025 9:15 PM April 7, 2025 9:15 PM

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Indian Envoy Discusses Operation Brahma Relief Aid with Myanmar Leaders

Ambassador of India to Myanmar, Abhay Thakur, today discussed India's ongoing relief assistance under Operation Brahma with Deputy Prime Minister Tin Aung San, Ministers Dr Soe Win and Dr Kan Zaw, and Deputy Foreign Minister U Lwin Oo in Naypyitaw. He also visited the local Kali Amman temple in Pyin...