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RBI vigilant of evolving West Asia situation, economy resilient to withstand shocks: Sanjay Malhotra

IANS | April 23, 2026 6:52 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Global economic conditions and sentiments have soured after the outbreak of the West Asia conflict, adversely impacting the growth-inflation outlook, Governor Sanjay Malhotra said in the latest RBI Bulletin on Thursday, adding that Central Bank would remain vigilant of the evolving situation and put in place policies that prioritise the best interest of the economy.

Mahila thana in each block, jobs for youth: Locals hail PM Modi's '10 guarantees' for West Bengal

IANS | April 23, 2026 6:23 PM

Nadia (West Bengal), April 23 (IANS) Locals here on Thursday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ten-point guarantee to the "women and sisters" of the state while youngsters expressed their happiness with the promise of jobs if the BJP is voted to power.

Robust voter turnout till 5 PM, 90 pc in Bengal and 82 pc in TN

IANS | April 23, 2026 6:12 PM

Kolkata/Chennai, April 23 (IANS) Tamil Nadu and West Bengal are witnessing robust voter turnout on Thursday. The EC polling estimates that till 5 PM, both states are heading towards record voting percentages.

India welcomes France's visa-free transit for Indian travellers

IANS | April 23, 2026 5:45 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) India on Thursday welcomed France's decision to operationalise visa-free transit for Indian nationals passing through French airports, calling it a step that will ease travel and enhance people-to-people connections.

Adani Energy Solutions clocks 32 pc net profit growth in FY26, robust pipeline of orders in hand

IANS | April 23, 2026 5:36 PM

Ahmedabad, April 23 (IANS) Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) on Thursday reported a robust 32 per cent adjusted net profit growth (year-on-year) at Rs 2,393 crore in FY26, aided by double-digit EBITDA growth and flat depreciation during the year.

Opt for simple celebrations, do more social work: Orthodox Catholicos seeks restraint

IANS | April 23, 2026 5:31 PM

Kottayam, April 23 (IANS) The supreme head of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, on Thursday called for restraint and introspection, urging religious institutions and the public to make rational, humane choices in matters of celebration.

10 Indian ships exited Strait of Hormuz, 14 still in Persian Gulf: MEA

IANS | April 23, 2026 5:30 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that 14 Indian ships have exited Strait of Hormuz safely in the past few weeks while 14 still remain in the Persian Gulf.

India, Qatar exploring ways to boost trade, strengthen supply chains: Piyush Goyal

IANS | April 23, 2026 5:03 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday held a virtual meeting with Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed, and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

Bengal polls: Sukanta Majumdar alleges attack on BJP candidate in South Dinajpur

IANS | April 23, 2026 4:58 PM

Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) Union Minister of State and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sukanta Majumdar on Thursday accused Trinamool Congress activists of attacking party candidate Subhendu Sarkar in South Dinajpur’s Kumarganj during the first phase of Assembly elections in West Bengal.

Confident our alliance will do well in Tamil Nadu: Congress MP Karti Chidambaram

IANS | April 23, 2026 4:46 PM

Karaikudi (Tamil Nadu), April 23 (IANS) Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Thursday expressed confidence that the Secular Progressive Alliance (DMK-led alliance) will perform strongly in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections as he cast his vote in Sivaganga.

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RBI vigilant of evolving West Asia situation, economy resilient to withstand shocks: Sanjay Malhotra

Mahila thana in each block, jobs for youth: Locals hail PM Modi's '10 guarantees' for West Bengal

Robust voter turnout till 5 PM, 90 pc in Bengal and 82 pc in TN

India welcomes France's visa-free transit for Indian travellers

Adani Energy Solutions clocks 32 pc net profit growth in FY26, robust pipeline of orders in hand

Opt for simple celebrations, do more social work: Orthodox Catholicos seeks restraint

10 Indian ships exited Strait of Hormuz, 14 still in Persian Gulf: MEA

India, Qatar exploring ways to boost trade, strengthen supply chains: Piyush Goyal

Bengal polls: Sukanta Majumdar alleges attack on BJP candidate in South Dinajpur

Confident our alliance will do well in Tamil Nadu: Congress MP Karti Chidambaram

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