The policy panel slashed the GDP growth to 7.2 per cent and hiked the inflation forecast at 5.7 per cent for the fiscal 2022-23. These are the key takeaways from the MPC meeting.

The main purpose of SDF is to reduce the excess liquidity of Rs 8.5 lakh crore in the system, and control inflation.

Some research has shown that people from some Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups are more prone to gaining weight around their waists and have an increased risk of developing heart diseases

The health ministry on Friday announced the rollout of the precautionary third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine for the 18-plus population at private vaccination centres from April 10.

Akshata Murthy, wife of UK’s Indian-origin finance minister Rishi Sunak, has reportedly avoided up to £20 million in UK tax. Akshata, however, has said she is exempt from paying taxes on overseas income in the UK due to her status as a non-domiciled citizen.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) defines fortification as "deliberately increasing the content of essential micronutrients in a food so as to improve the nutritional quality of food and to provide public health benefit with minimal…

Hundreds of protesters had gathered outside Pawar's residence, raising slogans against the veteran politician. The protests later turned violent. While women protesters broke their bangles, men threw sandals at the NCP chief's residence.

The Punjab government has announced a gazetted holiday on the birth anniversary of Guru Nabha Dass, a 16th century saint, taking it out from the list of restricted holidays. What is his connection with Punjab?

The CBI's Look Out Circular against former Amnesty India chief Aakar Patel continues to be argued in court. When is an LOC issued to prevent someone from leaving the country, and when can courts set it aside?

What is the big picture emerging from the monetary policy review? How has inflation moved of late? What policy instruments has the RBI proposed to tackle the situation? What is the trade-off in the RBI's policy with regard to growth?

The RBI also introduced a new measure, the Standing Deposit Facility — an additional tool for absorbing liquidity — to suck out surplus liquidity of Rs 8.5 lakh crore from the financial system which is fuelling inflation.

What is the big picture emerging from the monetary policy review? How has inflation moved of late? What policy instruments has the RBI proposed to tackle the situation? What is the trade-off in the RBI's policy with regard to growth?

The RBI also introduced a new measure, the Standing Deposit Facility — an additional tool for absorbing liquidity — to suck out surplus liquidity of Rs 8.5 lakh crore from the financial system which is fuelling inflation.

The nation of more than 220 million people lies between Afghanistan to the west, China to the northeast and India to the east, making it of vital strategic importance. Here is what the upheaval, which comes as the economy is in deep trouble, means for countries…

Since the war escalated in 2015, Yemen has suffered from one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, witnessing mass hunger, poverty and civilian deaths. The UN estimates over 377,000 deaths due to the conflict as of late 2021.

Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison concurrently in two terror-financing cases.

France presidential election: Some 48.7 million are registered to vote on Sunday. What are the main issues for voters? Why does the election matter? Who will win?

Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison concurrently in two terror-financing cases.

France presidential election: Some 48.7 million are registered to vote on Sunday. What are the main issues for voters? Why does the election matter? Who will win?

The ideal time for sowing maize is from January-end to February 15. But farmers continue to sow it till the end of February or even in early March.

The truckers’ bodies are always the first to feel the impact of a regime change, and considering that the AAP has formed government with a thumping majority, its leaders and workers are trying to get the truckers — mostly moneybags with muscle power — on…