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➡️Street sees future rate hikes while RBI readies pause

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) monetary policy committee (MPC) on Wednesday kept the repo rate steady at 5.25% and maintained its stance as ‘neutral’.

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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says, "The Monetary Policy Committee met on 6th, 7th and briefly today in the morning to deliberate and decide on the policy repo rate. After a detailed assessment of the evolving macroeconomic and financial developments and the outlook, the MPC voted unanimously to keep the policy repo rate unchanged under the liquidity facility at 5.25%. Consequently, the STF rate remains at 5% and the MSF rate and the bank rate at 5.5%. The MPC also decided to continue with the neutral strands."

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As the United States, Israel and Iran agree to a ceasefire, President Donald Trump calls it a ‘big day for World Peace’ and assures that “the US helping with the traffic buildup in the Strait of Hormuz” and “Iran can start the reconstruction process”.

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Elon Musk has launched a fresh new attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and is now looking to get the OpenAI co-founder removed from his role at the company. The billionaire noted in a court filing on Tuesday that the goal of his lawsuit is to “unwind OpenAI’s for-profit conversion and restructuring.”

Musk says this would require the removal of Altman and OpenAI President Greg Brockman from their leadership positions at the AI startup.

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The Iranian Embassy shared a provocative image of Trump kneeling before a Persian king, asserting Iran's historical significance amid tensions.

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Iran agrees to a two-week ceasefire proposed by Donald Trump—but the Strait of Hormuz isn’t fully open yet. While tensions ease, ship movement remains limited and tightly controlled, keeping global oil markets on edge.

Is this the start of real de-escalation or just a temporary pause? Watch the full video to understand what’s unfolding.
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India withdraws offer to host the United Nations annual climate Conference Of the Parties (COP33) in 2028, three years after PM Narendra Modi proposed it.

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The Indian economy is likely to grow at 6.6% in financial year 2026-27 (FY27), slowing from an estimated 7.6% expansion for the year ended March, reflecting headwinds from the West Asia conflict, the World Bank said in its South Asia Economic Update.

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🗳Assam, Kerala, Puducherry vote today, elaborate arrangements in place for smooth polling, says election commission

The stage is set for assembly polls in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry in high-stakes electoral battles with the Election Commission making arrangements for free, fair and smooth polling

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#USIranWar | A ceasefire aimed at pausing the conflict in Iran appeared increasingly fragile on Wednesday (local time) after Iran shut down the Strait of Hormuz once again, reacting to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

The White House called for the waterway to be reopened and worked to keep diplomatic efforts on course.

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#WATCH | Puducherry Elections 2026 | A robot, Nila welcomes voters arriving at VOC Govt School to exercise their franchise.

The Election Commission has said exit polls cannot be conducted or shared from 7 am on April 9 till 6.30 pm on April 29, covering the entire voting period across five assembly elections. It has warned that any violation could invite legal action, including jail time or fines.

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Iran has announced new conditions for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz following the recent ceasefire with the United States. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said ship movements will now require coordination with Iranian armed forces, with vessels needing official permission and adherence to designated routes.

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Planning a home loan in April 2026? Check out SBI, PNB, BoB, Union Bank, Canara Bank, Bank of India, and UCO Bank rates, which could make or break your EMIs.

Understand the significance of hidden fees, prepayment penalties, and 5 must-know tips before you apply.

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April 2026 salary changes under the new wage rule may shrink take-home pay while boosting employees' provident fund savings and long-term financial security.

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Fire breaks out at Terminal 1 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

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Iran will allow no more than 15 vessels a day to pass through the Strait of Hormuz under its ceasefire arrangement with the United States

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