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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pushes for real-time economic analysis in defence budget

New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Wednesday, while speaking at the Defence Accounts Department's 278th Foundation Day, emphasised the importance of using economic analysis to str... Read More


PFRDA invites public feedback on new proposals to enhance national pension system

New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has released a detailed Consultation Paper titled "Enhancing the National Pension System: Proposals for Flexible, Ass... Read More


Industry welcomes RBI's decision to keep repo rate unchanged with cautious optimism

New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- Industry chambers have welcomed the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision to maintain the repo rate at 5.5 per cent with a neutral stance, citing ... Read More


Former President Ram Nath Kovind expresses gratitude to President Murmu for birthday wishes

New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- Former President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday expressed gratitude to President Droupadi Murmu for extending greetings on his birthday. In a post on X, Kovind wrote, "Thank you ve... Read More


Calls grow for Pakistan to withdraw troops, end weaponisation of PoJK

London, Oct. 1 -- The Chairman of The Jammu and Kashmir National Alliance (JKNIA), Mahmood Kashmiri, has accused Pakistan of militarising Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK), warning that Islamabad... Read More


Tokyo International Film Festival 2025: From 'Mother Bhumi' to 'She Has No Name', film festival unveils full lineup

Tokyo, Oct. 1 -- The 38th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) will showcase a high-profile lineup headlined by two of Asia's biggest stars: Fan Bingbing in Chong Keat Aun's 'Mother Bhumi' and Zha... Read More


'Crucial that all parties commit to an agreement, implementation': UN Secy Gen welcomes Gaza peace plan

Geneva, Oct. 1 -- UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres welcomed the United States-led Gaza peace proposal and gave a call for immediate action towards peace, Secy General's Spokesperson said on Tuesd... Read More


Tamil Nadu: CM MK Stalin inspects upgraded Tholkappia Poonga in Chennai

Chennai, Oct. 1 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday visited the upgraded Tholkappia Poonga (Eco Park) at Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai, developed by the Chennai Rivers Restoration Trust... Read More


Experts see RBI MPC policy as growth-focused with inflation comfort

New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- Reacting to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decisions, financial sector experts noted that the overall tone of the policy appears to be growth-centric, with a slight tilt towa... Read More


Uzbekistan, India condemn Pahalgam terror attack in 9th meeting of India-Uzbekistan Joint Working Group

New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- The 9th meeting of India-Uzbekistan Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism was held in Tashkent on September 30, a statement by the MEA said. The meeting was co-chaired by Vino... Read More