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RBI Maintains Status Quo on Key Lending Rate Amid Inflation Convergence with Targets
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to maintain its key lending rate at 6.5% for the seventh consecutive time during the bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held in New Delhi. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announced that the decision was made by a 5:1 majority. With the repo rate unchanged, it is expected that…
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Google intends to implement fees for its AI-enhanced search platform
According to a report, Alphabet’s Google is contemplating the introduction of premium features within its search engine, powered by generative AI. This potential move would mark the first instance of a core Google product being placed behind a paywall. However, the company aims to maintain a free search experience supported by advertisements. The Financial Times…
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“Political Shifts: Maneka Gandhi Embraces BJP Amid Pilibhit Ticket Denial”
Maneka Gandhi, a BJP MP who was recently nominated for a Sultanpur ticket in Uttar Pradesh, conveyed her joy at being a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This declaration was made shortly after her son, Varun Gandhi, was refused a ticket from his Pilibhit constituency. At present, Maneka Gandhi is on a 10-day…
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“Arvind Kejriwal Updates: Delhi Minister Atishi Alleges BJP’s Offer to Join Party Through Close Aide”
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was transferred to Tihar Jail on Monday and will be housed in Jail Number 2, as reported by ANI citing sources. He has been remanded to judicial custody until April 15 in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case. The Enforcement Directorate brought Arvind Kejriwal before the court and had…
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Operation Sea Guardian: Indian Navy Rescues 23 Pakistani Nationals from Pirate-Attacked Iranian Fishing Vessel
New Delhi: In response to a pirate attack in the Arabian Sea, the Indian Navy successfully carried out an anti-piracy operation that lasted over 12 hours. During this operation, an Iranian fishing vessel named ‘Al-Kambar 786’ and its crew of 23 Pakistani nationals were rescued. The Navy stated that upon receiving information about a potential…
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Posthumous Bharat Ratna Honors: Remembering 4 Distinguished Personalities, with LK Advani to be Awarded on March 31st
President Draupadi Murmu awarded four individuals posthumously with the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in the country. The recipients were former Prime Ministers Chaudhary Charan Singh and P.V. Narasimha Rao, former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur, and agricultural scientist Dr. MS Swaminathan. Senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani is set to receive the Bharat…
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“Congress Alleges ‘Tax Terrorism’ by BJP: Income Tax Department Seeks ₹1,823 Crore Again”
The Congress party accused the Narendra Modi government of engaging in “tax terrorism” to create an unfair electoral environment in the Lok Sabha election. On Friday, the party revealed that the Income Tax department has demanded ₹1,823.08 crore from them. Congress treasurer Ajay Maken, along with general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh, stated in a press…
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“Fear-Fueled Hunger: Students Afraid to Venture for Food After Attack on Namaz”
Muhammad Haroon, a research student from Afghanistan, expressed his concerns about the safety at Gujarat University in Ahmedabad. He mentioned that he, along with other boarders, faced a terrifying situation when a mob of 200 individuals attacked the International Students Boys Hostel. Haroon, who suffered a leg injury during the incident, highlighted the fear and…
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Ensuring Clarity: Center Affirms ‘CAA Doesn’t Strip Citizenship’ as Supreme Court Reviews 200 Petitions
The Centre has requested the Supreme Court for an extension to submit a response to the petitions that are seeking a temporary halt on the enforcement of the rules of the Citizenship Amendment Act. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, informed the bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud that the CAA does not…
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“Sita Temple Redevelopment Proposal Approved by Bihar Authorities in Sitamarhi”
The Bihar Cabinet has given its approval to acquire 50 acres of land for the redevelopment of Sitamarhi’s Punaura Dham Temple, as confirmed by state tourism department officials. The proposal, forwarded by the tourism department, aims to enhance the infrastructure of the revered site, also known as Maa Janaki Janmabhoomi Temple, believed to be the…
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