April 9, 2025 8:45 PM

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Markets Slip Despite RBI Rate Cut; Sensex Falls 380 pts, Rupee Weakens

The benchmark domestic equity indices declined over half percent today, tracking losses in global markets amid escalating trade tensions despite the Reserve Bank of India's decision to reduce the policy repo rate by 25 basis points and shift its stance to accommodative, signalling more rate cuts ahe...

April 9, 2025 8:57 PM

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China announces 84% Tariff on US Goods Amid Escalating Trade Tensions

China has announced an additional 84 percent tariff on all goods imported from the US. China's finance ministry said that these new charges will take effect from midnight tonight. China said it is raising its retaliatory tariff on the US to 84 percent, up from 34 percent.   Earlier, China accused th...

April 9, 2025 8:08 PM

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Rahul Gandhi Unveils Party Reforms at AICC Session, Focus on District Leadership

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has announced important changes in the party’s organisation structure, stating that district presidents will be made the foundation of the party organisation. Addressing the 84th AICC Session in Ahmedabad, Mr Gandhi talked about making major reforms in the reservation sy...

April 9, 2025 9:00 PM

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India carefully examining US reciprocal tariffs, says, MEA

The External Affairs Ministry has said that India is carefully examining the implications of the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US. Briefing media in New Delhi, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Indian and the US sides are working for a mutually beneficial, multi-sec...

April 9, 2025 6:30 PM

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RBI Asks NPCI to Explore Raising UPI Transaction Limits

The Reserve Bank has asked the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to hold consultations with banks and other stakeholders to explore the possibility of increasing UPI transaction limits based on evolving user needs.   In a statement issued today, RBI said appropriate safeguards must be in...

April 9, 2025 6:01 PM

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BJP Calls Protests Against Waqf Amendment Law ‘Unfortunate’ & ‘Violent

BJP has described the uproar in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on the Waqf (Amendment) Act and protests in some areas in the country against the new law as unfortunate. Talking to media in New Delhi, party spokesperson Prem Shukla said the Waqf (Amendment) Bill has now become law after President Dro...