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?

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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TOISA 2025: From cricket to para sports, UP athletes make strong impact across categories | More sports News

L-R: Parul Chaudhary, Preethi Pal and Deepti Sharma The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) is set to return with its eighth edition, celebrating the inspiring journeys and achievements of India’s finest athletes across multiple disciplines. The much-anticipated TOISA 2025 ceremony will take place on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow, bringing together sporting icons and…

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IISc, Pratiksha Trust launch ‘Moonshot’ project on brain co-processors | India News

IISC Bengaluru (File photo) Bengaluru: The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Wednesday said it has launched a “moonshot” project to develop brain co-processors that combine neuromorphic hardware with AI algorithms to enhance or restore brain function. The initiative is funded by the Pratiksha Trust, founded by Kris Gopalakrishnan and his wife Sudha.An MoU formalising the…

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Shivam Dube’s role a big hit: Allrounder says his mindset is to ‘get better in different situations’ | Cricket News

VIZAG: Captain Suryakumar Yadav’s decision to go with specialist bowler Arshdeep Singh in place of batter Ishan Kishan, who had suffered a niggle, didn’t produce the desired result in the fourth T20I against New Zealand on Wednesday. India suffered a 50-run loss at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium chasing 216 but the captain was unperturbed, knowing…

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Punjab schools shut on January 27: Holiday follows Republic Day celebrations across the state

Punjab declares holiday for all schools on January 27 Schools across Punjab will remain closed on January 27, 2026, after the state government declared a holiday for all government, aided, private, and recognised institutions. The announcement was made following the Chief Minister’s address on Republic Day, with authorities directing schools to strictly follow the order.The…

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10 electoral trusts distributed over Rs 3,826 cr to pol parties in last FY, with BJP accounting for 82.5% : ADR report | India News

NEW DELHI: An analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms shows that the 10 electoral trusts which have declared receiving contributions during FY 2024-25, received a total amount of Rs 3,826.3 cr from corporates and individuals and distributed almost the equivalent amount to various political parties. BJP accounted for 82.5% (Rs 3,157.6 cr) of the…

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