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RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.5% in Fourth Bi-Monthly Policy

BIZ DESK, Oct. 1 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the interest rates unchanged. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the fourth bi-monthly policy of the current fiscal in Mumbai today. Mr... Read More


US Government Shuts Down Amid Congressional Deadlock

WEB DESK, Oct. 1 -- The United States government has officially shut down today for the first time in nearly seven years. The shutdown comes after Republicans and Democrats in Congress failed to reach... Read More


India, Uzbekistan Discuss Strengthening Counter-Terrorism Cooperation

WEB DESK, Oct. 1 -- India and Uzbekistan have discussed measures to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the sphere of counter terrorism. During the ninth meeting of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Working ... Read More


Indian Embassy in Lebanon Organises Seminar to Promote Business Ties

WEB DESK, Oct. 1 -- The Indian Embassy in Lebanon organised a seminar in Beirut on the 'Promotion of Tourism and Business in India', focusing on boosting tourism and business ties between India and Le... Read More


Police Use Tear Gas as Youth Protests Resume in Madagascar Capital

WEB DESK, Oct. 1 -- Police fired tear gas as hundreds of young protesters returned to the streets of the capital, Antananarivo, despite President Andry Rajoelina agreeing to dissolve his government. T... Read More


Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff Marks 25th Raising Day

India, Oct. 1 -- Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff celebrated its 25th Raising Day today. The Ministry of Defence said that Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff has supported the creation of new ... Read More


White House Considering Crackdown on Drug Cartels From Venezuela: Trump

WEB DESK, Oct. 1 -- US President Donald Trump said that the White House is weighing actions to crack down on drug cartels coming by land from Venezuela. The Trump administration has also deployed wars... Read More


Houthis Claim Cruise Missile Attack on Dutch Cargo Ship in Gulf of Aden

WEB DESK, Oct. 1 -- Yemen's Houthi militants claimed responsibility today for an attack on the Dutch-flagged general cargo ship Minervagracht, which caught fire in the Gulf of Aden. The Houthis' milit... Read More


At Least 91 Students Trapped After Islamic School Collapse in Indonesia

WEB DESK, Oct. 1 -- At least 91 students remain trapped in concrete rubble almost two days after an Islamic school building collapsed in Indonesia. More than 300 rescue workers are desperately working... Read More


Former Congo President Joseph Kabila Sentenced to Death in Absentia for War Crimes and Treason

WEB DESK, Oct. 1 -- Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has been sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes and treason. He has been accused of supporting the M23, a rebel g... Read More