RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.5%, revises growth projection upwards to 6.8% from 6.5% for FY 26
The gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for FY26 has been revised upward to 6.8 per cent, with quarterly estimates of 7 per cent in Q2 as against 6.7 per cent announced earlier, 6.4 per cent in Q3 as compared to 6.6 per cent earlier, and 6.2 per cent in Q4 as against 6.3 per cent projected
BIG Diwali gift for central govt employees as cabinet approves 3% DA hike; check details
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday, i.e., October 1, approved a 3 percent dearness allowance hike ahead of Diwali.
Taslima Nasreen’s Durga Puja post sparks row; Javed Akhtar counters with Ganga-Jamni culture, details here
As Bengalis celebrate Durga Puja, Taslima Nasreen’s claim that all Bengalis have roots in Hindu culture has sparked a debate. Javed Akhtar countered, highlighting India’s Ganga-Jamni Awadh culture and regional diversity in traditions.
India set to develop indigenous 5th-Gen stealth fighter, to be operational by…; know price, key details here
Multiple Indian firms, along with their partner companies, have submitted their bids to tie up with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for developing and designing the indigenous fifth-generation fighter, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).
Delhi Govt to build mega flyover to decongest Kashmiri Gate ISBT, at a cost of Rs…; check details
The Delhi government is working on a mega project to build a new flyover connecting Nigambodh Ghat (near Margat Wale Baba) with Majnu Ka Tilla. According to officials, the initiative would reshape the congested Rajghat-Majnu Ka Tilla corridor into a red-light-free stretch.
P Chidambaram BREAKS silence on 26/11 Mumbai attacks remark: ‘These are the perils of…’
The Congress leader’s previous remarks did not go down well among BJP leaders, who have criticised him for the admission.
Tamil Nadu: 9 killed after arch collapses at power plant; PM Modi announces compensation for victims
Nine people lost their lives after an arch collapsed at the construction site of a thermal power plant near Chennai in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday. Read on to know more on this.
BIG move by Karnataka govt to decongest Bengaluru roads, introduces unique tax to ease traffic, know how it impacts commuters
The government of Karnataka is planning to introduce a new tax to decongest traffic and lessen traffic woes in Bengaluru. The tax is aimed to target solo drivers in the city and will impact a major portion of the traffic.
Zubeen Garg death: Singer’s manager Siddharth Sharma, Singapore event organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta arrested in Delhi
In a major development in the Zubeen Garg death case, the Assam CID’s special investigation team (SIT) has arrested his manager Siddharth Sharma. Additionally, the chief organizer of the North East India Festival (NEIF) Shyamkanu Mahanta, has also been arrested.
Major changes from October 1: RBI Cheque clearing, NPS, UPI, train ticket reservation, bankand more; all you need to know
From October 1, 2025, several key changes will take effect in India, impacting banking, postal services, railways, and pensions. Here’s everything you need to know about changes which are likely to impact the pockets of the common people.