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Monetary Policy Statement, 2025-26 Resolution of the Monetary Policy Committee April 7 to 9, 2025

India, April 9 -- Monetary Policy Decisions The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held its 54th meeting from April 7 to 9, 2025 under the chairmanship of Shri Sanjay Malhotra, Governor, Reserve Bank of... Read More


Sri Lankan President writes to US President Trump seeking relief from reciprocal tariffs

WEB DESK, April 9 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has written to U.S. President Donald Trump seeking relief from recently imposed reciprocal tariffs on Sri Lankan exports. Labour Minister Anil J... Read More


Pakistan forcibly deports over 11,371 Afghan refugees

WEB DESK, April 9 -- Pakistan has forcibly deported 11,371 Afghan refugees back to Afghanistan through the Torkham border. According to media reports, over 3,669 Afghan refugees were repatriated throu... Read More


South Korea: Democratic Party leader Lee resigns from chairmanship to run for President

WEB DESK, April 9 -- South Korean Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung stepped down from the party chairmanship to run for President in the June 3 election. Mr Lee, considered a front-runner for... Read More


20 killed in nursing home fire in northeast China

WEB DESK, April 9 -- Twenty people have been killed in a fire at a nursing home in northeast China. State media reported that the blaze in Chengde city, Hebei province, broke out last night and was ex... Read More


Roof collapse at Dominican nightclub kills 113, injures 150

WEB DESK, April 9 -- At least 113 people have been killed and more than 150 injured after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic's capital, Santo Domingo. A provincial governor and ... Read More


China announces 84% tariff on US goods amid escalating trade tensions

WEB DESK, April 9 -- 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.... Read More


USA: Pentagon fires senior officer Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield over leadership concerns

WEB DESK, April 9 -- In the USA, the Pentagon announced that senior officer Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield, assigned to NATO, has been fired. The Pentagon yesterday said her removal was due to a loss... Read More


China Rejects Ukraine's Claim of Citizens in Russian Military, Russia Protests Diplomat's Detention

WEB DESK, April 9 -- China has rejected Ukraine's claims that Chinese citizens are serving in the Russian military. China's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Lin Jian termed the Ukrainian claim as baseless.... Read More


MUDRA scheme records world's lowest NPA rate at 3.5%, empowers grassroots entrepreneurs: PM Modi

India, April 8 -- The Non Performing Asset (NPA) rate in the MUDRA Scheme is the lowest in the world for the segment. In an interview with an English Daily, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated this, a... Read More