JD(U) assures full support for PM Modi; eyes Railway Ministry, special status for Bihar

JD(U) assures full support for PM Modi; eyes Railway Ministry, special status for Bihar

New Delhi, June 7 - A crucial meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs is taking place in New Delhi on Friday. Prior to this, JD(U) MPs, led by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, held a meeting in the national Capital, during

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Stock markets zoom over RBI’s GDP forecast, Sensex up over 1 pc

Stock markets zoom over RBI’s GDP forecast, Sensex up over 1 pc

Mumbai, June 7 - The India stock market extended morning gains after the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) raised India's real GDP forecast to 7.2 per cent for FY25 from earlier 7 per cent.

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RBI easing FEMA guidelines to facilitate overseas trade

RBI easing FEMA guidelines to facilitate overseas trade

Mumbai, June 7 - Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to rationalise existing guidelines on the export and import of goods and services in line with the changing dynamics of cross-border trade transactions globally.

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Rahul Gandhi gets bail in defamation case

Rahul Gandhi gets bail in defamation case

Bengaluru, June 7 - A court here on Friday granted bail to senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed by Karnataka BJP MLC Keshav Prasad.

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Karnataka govt bans ‘Hamare Baarah’, says it may disturb communal harmony

Karnataka govt bans ‘Hamare Baarah’, says it may disturb communal harmony

Bengaluru, June 7 - The Congress government in Karnataka has banned the release of the Bollywood movie 'Hamare Baarah' in the state, alleging that it may disturb communal harmony.

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RBI hikes limit of bulk deposits for banks, FD investors to gain

RBI hikes limit of bulk deposits for banks, FD investors to gain

Mumbai, June 7 - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to revise the definition of bulk deposits as ‘Single Rupee term deposits of Rs 3 crore and above’ for scheduled commercial banks and small finance banks, central bank Governor Shaktikanta Das

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Adani Solar ‘Top Performer’ in Kiwa PVEL’s PV Module Reliability Scorecard for 7th year

Adani Solar ‘Top Performer’ in Kiwa PVEL’s PV Module Reliability Scorecard for 7th year

Ahmedabad, June 7 - Adani Solar, the solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing arm of the Adani Group, on Friday, said it has been recognised as a 'Top Performer’ in the 10th Edition of Kiwa PVEL’s PV Module Reliability Scorecard.

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RBI raises GDP growth forecast for 2024-25 to 7.2 pc, sees CPI inflation at 4.5 pc

RBI raises GDP growth forecast for 2024-25 to 7.2 pc, sees CPI inflation at 4.5 pc

Mumbai, June 7 - The RBI has raised India’s GDP growth forecast from 7 per cent to 7.2 per cent for the current financial year (2024-25), as it expects the economy to continue on a high growth trajectory.

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Sanitation workers, labourers, Vande Bharat employees invited to attend PM Modi’s oath ceremony

Sanitation workers, labourers, Vande Bharat employees invited to attend PM Modi’s oath ceremony

New Delhi, June 7 - As preparations are in full swing for the oath-taking ceremony of the new government on June 9, sanitation workers, transgenders, and labourers who worked on the Central Vista Project will be among the special guests, sources said on

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Three men try to enter Parliament complex on fake IDs, Delhi Police launch probe

Three men try to enter Parliament complex on fake IDs, Delhi Police launch probe

New Delhi, June 7 - Delhi Police have launched a probe after three men, also labourers were nabbed for entering a highly secure Parliament on forged Aadhaar cards, an official said on Friday.

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RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5 pc to maintain balance between growth and inflation

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5 pc to maintain balance between growth and inflation

Mumbai, June 7 - The RBI left the key interest rates unchanged in its monetary policy review on Friday as it continues to maintain a balance between economic growth and keeping inflation in check.

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Sensex jumps 311 points ahead of RBI MPC decision

Sensex jumps 311 points ahead of RBI MPC decision

Mumbai, June 7 - India equity indices were trading in the green on Friday after a flat open.

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PM Modi hails students, faculty on improved performance of Indian universities in world ranking

PM Modi hails students, faculty on improved performance of Indian universities in world ranking

New Delhi, June 7 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the education sector for the improved performance of Indian universities as reflected in the QS World University Rankings 2025 and said that in the new term, a boost will be given to

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In ‘signature Khalistani style’ she quietly came from behind & hit me: Kangana on CISF constable

In ‘signature Khalistani style’ she quietly came from behind & hit me: Kangana on CISF constable

Mumbai, June 7 - BJP leader and actress Kangana Ranaut, who was 'slapped' by a CISF constable at the Chandigarh airport, has now said that the constable waited to cross her and in “Khalistani style quietly came from behind and hit her face”.

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Rahul Gandhi to appear before Bengaluru court in defamation case

Rahul Gandhi to appear before Bengaluru court in defamation case

Bengaluru, June 7 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will appear before a special Bengaluru court on Friday in connection with a defamation case filed by Karnataka BJP MLC Keshav Prasad.

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NDA bonding: Naidu to hold swearing-in later to have PM Modi in attendance

NDA bonding: Naidu to hold swearing-in later to have PM Modi in attendance

Amaravati, June 6 - Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu has decided to take oath as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister after Narendra Modi’s swearing-in as the Prime Minister for a third consecutive term, likely to be held on June 9.

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Rahul Gandhi conspiring to mislead investors: Piyush Goyal’s retort to ‘stock markets scam’ charge

Rahul Gandhi conspiring to mislead investors: Piyush Goyal’s retort to ‘stock markets scam’ charge

New Delhi, June 6 - Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal replied sharply to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'biggest stock market scam' charge on Thursday, saying the latter was conspiring to mislead the investors as he and his party were not able to

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Zelensky dials PM Modi, says Ukraine relies on India’s participation in next week’s peace summit

Zelensky dials PM Modi, says Ukraine relies on India’s participation in next week’s peace summit

New Delhi, June 6 - Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, congratulating him on his election victory and hoping that the Indian PM will not only visit Ukraine soon, but also attend the Global Peace Summit to

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CISF constable who ‘slapped & abused’ Kangana at Chandigarh airport suspended

CISF constable who ‘slapped & abused’ Kangana at Chandigarh airport suspended

Chandigarh, June 6 - The CISF constable who "slapped and abused" actress-turned-newly-elected MP from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, Kangana Ranaut, at the Chandigarh airport on Thursday has taken to the CISF Commandant Office for questioning after being placed under suspension.

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PM Modi tenders resignation to President; NDA to make fresh claim for govt formation

PM Modi tenders resignation to President; NDA to make fresh claim for govt formation

New Delhi, June 5 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday and tendered his resignation along with the Council of Ministers.

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