March 17, 2026

RBI monetary policy: Repo rate kept at 5.25% – what’s the GDP, inflation outlook & what does status quo mean for your EMIs, fixed deposits?

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)-led Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in line with expectations from market analysts and economists. The decision to hold the repo rate was driven by resilient GDP growth and benign inflation, amid global headwinds.“After a detailed assessment of the evolving macroeconomic conditions…

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Japan Cherry Blossom Festival: This Japan town brings the curtain down on its 10-year-old cherry blossom festival to protect the dignity of its citizens |

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Japanese authorities in Fujiyoshida, a picturesque town near Mount Fuji, have cancelled their annual cherry blossom festival this year, citing an unmanageable surge in tourist numbers that has begun to seriously affect daily life for locals. The decision brings an abrupt end to a decade-old spring event that had turned the town into one of…

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India vs England, U19 World Cup 2026 Final Live Score: India chase record sixth title against England

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England: Thomas Rew (c, wk), Ralphie Albert, Ali Farooq, Ben Dawkins, Caleb Falconer, Farhan Ahmed, Alex French, Alex Green, Luke Hands, Isaac Mohammed, Manny Lumsden, Ben Mayes, James Minto, Joseph Moores, Sebastian Morgan. India: Ayush Mhatre (c), Vihaan Malhotra, Aaron George, RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Deepesh Devendran, Henil Patel, Khilan Patel, Abhigyan Kundu, (wk), Mohamed…

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‘You’ll save a fortune’: What is TrumpRx? All about Trump’s online drugstore plan

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US President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled a self-branded prescription drug website, “TrumpRx,” which the administration says will help Americans access discounted medicines directly from the pharmaceutical companies. This includes discounted rates for weight-loss and infertility treatments.“Starting tonight, dozens of the most commonly used prescription drugs will be available at dramatic discounts for all consumers,”…

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Naravane memoir row: Kiren Rijiju cites book to target Nehru, counter Rahul Gandhi | India News

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NEW DELHI: Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday defended the Centre’s decision to keep the Henderson Brooks-Bhagat report on the 1962 India-China war classified, as a political row erupted in Parliament over Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi being stopped from quoting the “unpublished memoir” of former Army Chief General MM Naravane.In a post on…

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RBI keeps rates steady, positive on growth and inflation

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MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, with the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voting unanimously to maintain status quo while modestly revising up its near-term growth and inflation forecasts.Following the decision, the standing deposit facility rate remains at 5%, while the marginal standing facility rate and…

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GNDU semester results declared at gndurcsathiala.org: Direct link to check merit list here

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Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar has released semester examination results for various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Students who appeared for the recent semester exams can now check their scores on the official university website. The results are available course-wise and semester-wise on the online portal. Candidates need their roll number to access the marksheet….

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‘Won’t play India’: Pakistan PM backs Bangladesh stance; Suryakumar Yadav says, ‘Our flight to Colombo is booked’ | Cricket News

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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, and India captain Suryakumar Yadav. The impasse over the India-Pakistan T20 WC match showed no signs of being resolved, after Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif weighed in on the issue, calling their boycott of the February 15 match against India in Colombo an “appropriate decision”. It was a “considered stance” to support…

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