MPC meet: Economists expect RBI to begin rate-hiking cycle

IANS | October 4, 2026 9:38 AM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) As the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gears up for its monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting next week, economists now expect the Central Bank to begin a rate-hiking cycle, bringing forward their earlier call for a December hike.

Hundreds join India’s Unity Run near Washington

IANS | October 4, 2026 9:30 AM

Washington, Oct 4 (IANS) A large number of Indian Americans gathered at Gravelly Point Park in Virginia for a Viksit Bharat Unity Run organised by the Indian Embassy, combining running, yoga and meditation with a message of fitness and community participation.