RBI likely to hold repo rate at 5.25 pc as geopolitical risks ease: Report

IANS | June 21, 2026 1:19 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to maintain its wait-and-watch approach and keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent in upcoming monetary policy meetings as easing geopolitical tensions reduce uncertainty and allow policymakers to focus on incoming economic data, according to a report.

'Will remain tense till results are declared': Candidates appearing for NEET retest

IANS | June 21, 2026 1:10 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Several candidates who had gathered outside examination centres in various parts of the country for the NEET-UG re-examination, told IANS that they are skeptical about their preparation following the alleged May 3 paper leak. However, the students hoped that the government's measures to conduct a fair examination will be successful this time.

'External agencies fuelling opposition to Great Nicobar project': Kiren Rijiju

IANS | June 21, 2026 12:37 PM

Sri Vijaya Puram, June 21 (IANS) Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has alleged that certain groups opposing the proposed Great Nicobar infrastructure project were being “fuelled by external agencies”, arguing that strategically important projects cannot be assessed solely through environmental or commercial considerations.