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RBI raises India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.8 pc for 2025-26

IANS | October 1, 2025 11:08 AM

Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) The RBI has raised its projection of India’s GDP growth rate to 6.8 per cent for 2025-26 from 6.5 per cent earlier, as the implementation of several growth-inducing structural reforms, including streamlining of GST, is expected to offset some of the adverse effects of the external headwinds, Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Wednesday.

Navi Mumbai International Airport a monument shaped by thousands of hands, hearts: Gautam Adani

IANS | October 1, 2025 10:52 AM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The Navi Mumbai International Airport, set to open next week, is a monument shaped by thousands of hands and hearts, said Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Wednesday.

RBI sticks to status quo on repo rate, stays with neutral stance

IANS | October 1, 2025 10:30 AM

Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced on Wednesday that the monetary policy committee (MPC) has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent, and stick to the “neutral” policy stance.

UPI transactions see 31 pc growth at 19.63 billion in September: NPCI data

IANS | October 1, 2025 9:42 AM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) saw 31 per cent transaction count growth (year-on-year) at 19.63 billion in the month of September — with 21 per cent growth in transaction amount at Rs 24.90 lakh crore, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) data showed on Wednesday.

Favoured military action post-26/11, but was overruled amid US pressure: Chidambaram

IANS | October 1, 2025 9:34 AM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Former Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram has revealed that after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, he was inclined towards retaliatory action against Pakistan but was told to depend on diplomatic efforts.

Indian envoy meets visiting armed forces medical team in Washington

IANS | October 1, 2025 7:33 AM

Washington, Oct 1 (IANS) Indian Ambassador to the United States Vinay Kwatra met the visiting officers of the Armed Forces Medical Services of India in Washington during their visit to the United States.

PM Modi to attend RSS centenary celebrations in Delhi today

IANS | October 1, 2025 6:23 AM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as the Chief Guest on Wednesday at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in Delhi.

Action against Sonam Wangchuk based on credible inputs & documents: Ladakh Admin

IANS | October 1, 2025 12:13 AM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Ladakh administration on Tuesday said that the allegations of victimisation of individuals, especially Sonam Wangchuk, are baseless as the action taken against him (Sonam Wangchuk) is based on credible inputs and documents.

President Murmu presents special honour to her bodyguard

IANS | September 30, 2025 11:26 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu, on Tuesday, presented the diamond jubilee silver trumpet and trumpet banner to the President's Bodyguard (PBG) at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital in recognition of 75 years of glorious service since the designation as the PBG in 1950, the President's Office said in a statement.

PM Modi prays for public well-being; celebrates Durga Puja in Delhi’s Bengali hub (Lead)

IANS | September 30, 2025 10:27 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) In a rare and symbolic gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi immersed himself in the festive spirit of Maha Ashtami by visiting Chittaranjan Park, the cultural heartland of Delhi’s Bengali community, to participate in the Durga Puja celebrations.

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RBI raises India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.8 pc for 2025-26

Navi Mumbai International Airport a monument shaped by thousands of hands, hearts: Gautam Adani

RBI sticks to status quo on repo rate, stays with neutral stance

UPI transactions see 31 pc growth at 19.63 billion in September: NPCI data

Favoured military action post-26/11, but was overruled amid US pressure: Chidambaram

Indian envoy meets visiting armed forces medical team in Washington

PM Modi to attend RSS centenary celebrations in Delhi today

Action against Sonam Wangchuk based on credible inputs & documents: Ladakh Admin

President Murmu presents special honour to her bodyguard

PM Modi prays for public well-being; celebrates Durga Puja in Delhi’s Bengali hub (Lead)

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