New Delhi, Aug 6 (UNI) The Reserve Bank of India’s six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.50 per cent following its three-day meeting held on August 4,5, and 6. By keeping the repo rate unchanged, the central bank showed its continued focus on maintaining a balance…
New Delhi, Aug 6 (UNI) As US President Donald Trump imposed an additional 25 percent tariff on India, taking the total to a high of 50 percent, India termed the move as unfair, unjustified and unreasonable, and reiterated that it will take all actions necessary to protect its national interest. In a statement, the Ministry…
New Delhi, Aug 6 (UNI) India and Russia today reaffirmed their Strategic Partnership and shared commitment to deepen bilateral industrial and economic cooperation. At the 11th Session of the India-Russia Working Group on Modernization and Industrial Cooperation here, the two countries signed a Protocol to deepen cooperation in aluminium, fertilizers, railways and mining technology. The…
New Delhi, Aug 6 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order slapping an extra 25 per cent tariff on India, as “penalty” for the continued import of Russian crude. “Imposition of Tariffs. (a) I find that the Government of India is currently directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil. (b) “Accordingly, and…
New Delhi, Aug 6 (UNI) The Third Satellite Launch Pad facilities are likely to be established by September 2028 and commissioned by March 2029 in partnership with Indian private players and MSMEs, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State in the PMO said in a written reply in Lok Sabha today. He said the financial sanction…
New Delhi, Aug 6 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today dedicated the newly constructed state-of-the-art, Kartavya Bhawan to the nation at the Kartavya Path, describing it as a strong symbol of the Government’s unwavering resolve and continuous efforts towards public service. Describing it as “a milestone in India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation,” he…
New Delhi, Aug 6 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has proposed key amendments to the Delhi School Education Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees Bill, 2025, arguing that the current draft favors private school managements over parents. The party has demanded stricter audits, parent representation in fee committees, and easier grievance redressal mechanisms….
Moscow/New Delhi, Aug 6 (UNI) National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is visiting Moscow to discuss the India-Russia strategic partnership and defence and security cooperation, TASS reported. According to Tass, India’s top security official arrived on Tuesday on a scheduled visit. The talks agenda is to centre around defence cooperation between India and Russia. “The current…
New Delhi, Aug 6 (UNI) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Pakistani and Chinese mercenaries are fighting alongside Russian troops in the Vovchansk region in northeastern Ukraine. ‘’I was with those defending our country in the Vovchansk direction. We spoke with commanders about the frontline situation, the defence of Vovchansk, and the dynamics of the…
New Delhi, Aug 6 (UNI) A study conducted by India that demonstrated the positive impact of nutrition on tuberculosis (TB) outcomes has drawn the attention of the World Health Organisation (WHO) which has described it “as a global guidance on combating the world’s most infectious disease.” Led by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR),…
