Business Finance
The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday began its Monetary Policy Committee meeting to assess macroeconomic conditions and decide on the future course of interest rates. Rate Decision Due on Friday The three-day meeting will conclude on Friday, when the RBI will announce its policy decision. The committee will review inflation trends, growth indicators, liquidity […]
International
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday that the island should expand trade and economic cooperation with other democracies rather than deepen ties with China, amid concerns about economic dependence on the mainland. Focus on Democratic Partners Speaking at a government forum, Tsai said diversifying Taiwan’s trade links is important for national security and economic
International
US President Donald Trump has signed a major spending bill into law, bringing an end to a brief partial shutdown of the federal government after lawmakers reached a last-minute funding agreement. Funding Restored Across Key Departments The legislation restores funding for most federal agencies that were affected by the shutdown, including departments linked to defence,
International
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held high-level talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington this week, focusing on strategic cooperation between India and the United States as broader bilateral ties deepen. Broader Strategic Agenda In discussions, both sides covered a wide range of issues including trade, critical minerals, defence, nuclear
National
The Union government on Tuesday said the proposed India-United States trade deal will not compromise India’s sensitive agriculture and dairy sectors, with detailed provisions of the agreement expected to be shared soon. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India’s core interests, particularly those linked to farmers and the dairy ecosystem, have been
International
Severe snowfall across northern and western Japan has killed at least 30 people, authorities said, as extreme winter conditions continued to disrupt daily life and transport. The deaths were reported over the past two weeks in areas along the Sea of Japan coast, where snowfall has been far above seasonal averages. Accidents During Snow Clearing […]
International
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has acknowledged that security forces are facing severe operational difficulties while combating militant violence in Balochistan. Speaking amid ongoing counter-insurgency operations, Asif said troops are effectively “physically handicapped” due to the province’s vast size, harsh terrain and logistical challenges. Fighting