February 28, 2025 9:11 PM February 28, 2025 9:11 PM

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India Retains Fastest-Growing Economy Tag with 6.2% GDP Growth in Q3 FY25

India retains the fastest-growing major economy tag as the country's GDP grew by 6.2 percent in the third quarter of FY25, up from the revised rate of 5.6 percent in the previous quarter. India recorded a GDP growth of 8.6 percent in the third quarter of the last fiscal year. The increase in the thi...

February 28, 2025 9:00 PM February 28, 2025 9:00 PM

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Centre Urges States to Maximise Wheat & Paddy Procurement for Upcoming Seasons

The Centre has urged the states and Union Territories to adopt a proactive approach to maximise the procurement of wheat and paddy during the ensuing marketing season. This was discussed during a meeting chaired by the Secretary of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution with...

February 28, 2025 8:42 PM February 28, 2025 8:42 PM

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UK Development Minister Anneliese Dodds Resigns Over Cuts to Foreign Aid Budget

British international development minister Anneliese Dodds has resigned over Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision to slash the foreign aid budget in order to boost defence spending. In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister, Ms. Dodds expressed her deep concerns over the recent cuts to internati...

February 28, 2025 8:24 PM February 28, 2025 8:24 PM

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Gold & Silver Prices Dip in Indian Bullion Market Amid Market Losses

In the Indian Bullion Market, 24 Karat Gold was trading over 0.80 percent down at 84,760 rupees per 10 grams, while Silver 999 Fine was also trading around one percent down at 94,700 rupees per kilogram a short while ago.   At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold was trading with losses today. The pre...

February 28, 2025 8:40 PM February 28, 2025 8:40 PM

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Russia Offers US Restoration of Direct Air Links Amid Diplomatic Talks in Istanbul

Russia has offered the United States the restoration of direct air links between the two countries during the latest round of consultations with Washington. The Russian Foreign Ministry today said that diplomats from both countries met in Istanbul yesterday to discuss normalising the operation of th...

February 28, 2025 8:14 PM February 28, 2025 8:14 PM

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Thousands Rally Across Greece Marking Two Years Since Deadly Train Crash

Thousands of people rallied in cities and towns across Greece today, demanding justice on the second anniversary of the country’s deadliest-ever train crash. Striking workers grounded flights and halted sea and train transport, bringing the nation to a standstill.   The tragic incident occurred on t...

February 28, 2025 8:10 PM February 28, 2025 8:10 PM

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Rupee Ends at 87.51 Against US Dollar as Dollar Index Rises to 107.29

In the Forex market, the rupee today ended at 87 rupees and 51 paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates the US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, is trading at 107.29 in intraday trade.