The Indian rupee staged a recovery on Friday, gaining 15 paise from its all-time low to close at 87.44 against the US dollar. This rebound came after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a 25-basis point cut in the repo rate to 6.25%, marking its first rate reduction since May 2020. Despite the temporary Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently led an extensive meeting of the Advisory Board of the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) via video conference. The summit, set to take place from February 5 to 9, 2025, aims to establish India as a global leader in entertainment, creativity, and culture. WAVES is designed to foster cross-industry Read More…
In his final Mann Ki Baat address of 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to four legendary figures of Indian cinema—Raj Kapoor, Mohammed Rafi, Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR), and Tapan Sinha—on their birth centenaries. Highlighting ANR’s immense contribution to Telugu cinema, Modi praised his films for beautifully portraying Indian traditions and values. Responding to Read More…
As the vote counting for the Delhi Assembly elections progresses, early trends indicate a commanding lead for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), positioning it for a potential landslide victory. In the high-profile New Delhi constituency, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has managed to take a slim lead over BJP’s Parvesh Verma. However, the Read More…
Food delivery giant Zomato has put an end to speculation about a possible name change, clarifying that “Eternal” is not a rebrand but an internal concept. Responding to growing buzz on social media, Zomato stated, “Guys, Eternal is not our new name. It’s an internal branding idea.” The rumors had sparked curiosity about a major Read More…
New Delhi/Noida: Several schools in Delhi and Noida received bomb threats via email, causing panic among students, parents, and school authorities. Following the threats, schools were evacuated, and police teams, including bomb disposal squads, were deployed for thorough security checks. Authorities have initiated an investigation to trace the source of the threats. While no explosives Read More…
Mumbai: In a significant move to boost economic growth, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 6.25%. This marks the first rate reduction since May 2020, when the central bank slashed the rate by 40 basis points to 4% amid the COVID-19 crisi Read More…
Prayagraj: A fire broke out at the Mahakumbh congregation, marking the second such incident since the religious gathering began. According to fire officials, no casualties have been reported so far, news agency PTI stated. Authorities rushed to the scene to control the blaze and prevent further damage. While the exact cause of the fire remains Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address in the Rajya Sabha, emphasizing India’s democratic strength and economic progress. PM Modi highlighted that, for the first time in 60 years, a government has been elected for a third consecutive term, calling it a historic moment in Read More…
The Union Cabinet is expected to approve the much-anticipated Income Tax Bill tomorrow, setting the stage for its introduction in Parliament next week. Announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Union Budget 2025-26, the bill aims to modernize and simplify India’s direct tax system. Often referred to as the Direct Tax Code, the proposed Read More…