India’s Forex Reserves Dip by $2.54 Billion After 3 Weeks of Growth: RBI

February 21, 2025 8:42 PM February 21, 2025 8:42 PM

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India’s Forex Reserves Dip by $2.54 Billion After 3 Weeks of Growth: RBI

India's foreign exchange reserves dropped by 2.54 billion dollars, reaching over 635.7 billion dollars in the week ending February 14, according to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This decline follows three consecutive weeks of growth in the reserves.   During the last w...

UP Chief Secretary, DGP Review Final Preparations for Mahashivratri Bath at Mahakumbh

February 21, 2025 8:21 PM February 21, 2025 8:21 PM

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UP Chief Secretary, DGP Review Final Preparations for Mahashivratri Bath at Mahakumbh

Preparations have started for the last day of the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj to be held on the 26th of this month on Mahashivratri. As part of the preparations, Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and DGP Prashant Kumar today reached the Mahakumbh area and reviewed the arrangements. The last...

ICC Champions Trophy: Match between South Africa & Afghanistan is underway in Karachi

February 21, 2025 7:55 PM February 21, 2025 7:55 PM

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ICC Champions Trophy: Match between South Africa & Afghanistan is underway in Karachi

In the ICC Champions Trophy Cricket, South Africa has set a target of 316 runs before Afghanistan in a Group B fixture in Karachi. Chasing the target, Afghanistan was 50 for 3 in 14 overs when reports last came in. Earlier, electing to bat first, South Africa scored 315 for 6 in the stipulated 50 ov...

RBI Deputy Governor Warns Against Excessive Borrowing & Market Euphoria

February 21, 2025 8:02 PM February 21, 2025 8:02 PM

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RBI Deputy Governor Warns Against Excessive Borrowing & Market Euphoria

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Rajeshwar Rao has raised concern over excessive borrowing in unsecured loans and the euphoria in derivative capital markets. Mr. Rao said this while addressing the 2nd Annual Conference on Macroeconomics, Banking, and Finance in Mumbai today. The conferenc...

Surajkund Mela Showcases Cultural Diversity with 600 Artisans from 44 Countries

February 21, 2025 7:44 PM February 21, 2025 7:44 PM

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Surajkund Mela Showcases Cultural Diversity with 600 Artisans from 44 Countries

A confluence of culture, art, and skills from India and abroad, Haryana's 38th Surajkund International Crafts Mela has become the centre of attraction for everyone due to its diversity. A visitor, Ankita, shared her experience of the fair with Akashvani News.   The stalls from India and abroad have ...

Gold & Silver Prices Dip in Indian Bullion Market

February 21, 2025 7:39 PM February 21, 2025 7:39 PM

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Gold & Silver Prices Dip in Indian Bullion Market

In the Indian Bullion Market, 24 Karat Gold was trading 0.21 percent down at 86,070 rupees per 10 grams, and Silver 999 Fine was trading 0.14 percent down at 97,360 rupees per kilogram a short while ago. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold was trading with losses today. The precious metal, for the...

FM Nirmala Sitharaman Flags Off WAP7 Locomotive at Banaras Locomotive Works

February 21, 2025 7:38 PM February 21, 2025 7:38 PM

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman Flags Off WAP7 Locomotive at Banaras Locomotive Works

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman flagged off the WAP7 electric locomotive, a high-powered engine manufactured by Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) in Varanasi today. The Finance Minister also inaugurated the Observer Rest House and Amrit Kanan Community Park at the Banaras Rail Engine Factory....

Japan is Key Ally in India’s Growth, 5th Largest Investor, Says Piyush Goyal

February 21, 2025 7:07 PM February 21, 2025 7:07 PM

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Japan is Key Ally in India’s Growth, 5th Largest Investor, Says Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal today said that Japan has been a key ally in India's economic growth and is the 5th largest source of foreign investment. Addressing the India-Japan Economy and Investment Forum in New Delhi, Mr. Goyal said that foreign direct investment from Japan h...