Red alert issued for cold wave till 28 January in 6 states; flights affected by dense fog in Delhi: IMD full forecast
IMD Update: IMD issues red and orange alerts for cold wave in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan from 25 to 28 January. Delhi's air quality worsens to 'severe' as pollution levels increase, leading to flight delays at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Key Points
mintWeather update: IMD predicts very dense fog, severe cold, rains in THESE states till 6 Jan. Check forecast
IMD cautions about coldwave days in central parts of India and dense fog days in parts of northwest and east India. The weather department has forecast normal rainfall during January-February-March period, raising expectations for a better rabi crop. Key Points
mintIndia's manufacturing sector growth climbs to four-month high in Jan on sharper upturn in new orders
New Delhi, Feb 1 (PTI) India’s manufacturing sector growth climbed to a four-month high in January as a sharper upturn in new orders boosted output growth amid mild cost inflation, a monthly survey said on Thursday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) recovered from an 18-month low of 54.9 in December […] Key Points
ThePrintIndia's retail inflation eases to 5.09%, IIP grows 3.8% in January
At this rate, it is still above the RBI's medium-term target of 4 percent. The central bank is keen to bring it down to the target on a durable basis, with Governor Shaktikanta Das saying in his statement in the minutes of the February 6-8 meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) that the "'last mile' of disinflation…can be sticky". Key Points
Business TodayRam Mandir Sports Guest List: Virat, Dhoni and other sports stars attending Ram Temple ceremony; Here is t
Cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli lead a star-studded guest list for Ayodhya's historic Ram Mandir ceremony on January 22. The week-long celebration features a blend of sports legends, including Mithali Raj, Kapil Dev, and Viswanathan Anand. The ceremony, rooted in tradition, also hosts industrialists and musicians. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation and a live broadcast, the event signifies a cultural tapestry. A nationwide cleanliness drive adds to the collective celebration, marking this momentous occasion in Indian history. Key Points
Economic Times
Dry January too daunting? A damp one is also worthwhile
Even reducing alcohol intake could make a real health difference. Cannabis isn’t an alcohol substitute even if its marketers speak of ‘Cannuary’. Key Points
mintRs 10,500 cr sell-off in just 3 days! FII dollars exit Dalal Street at a fast pace; who’s the culprit?
FIIs net sold shares worth Rs 10,556 crore in the secondary market in just three sessions last week. Last week, January 22 and 26 were public holidays. Such was the sell-off last week, that it made for one-third of the total outflows seen in domestic equities so far in January. Key Points
Economic TimesMamata to visit Kali temple on day of Ram temple pran pratishtha, lead interfaith rally
With the planned 22 January event, the Trinamool Congress chief will be seen back in action after a long hiatus. Mamata Banerjee last held a rally in September 2022. Key Points
ThePrintJanuary-perfect countries to visit in Asia
January is a perfect time to visit myriad Asian nations, as the weather remains generally cool and dry in various regions. Here are some countries you might consider. Key Points
Times of IndiaUS job growth accelerates in February; unemployment rate rises to 3.9%
February US job growth data shows that economists aren't expecting a recession this year. Despite rash layoffs, employers hope to hold on to their workers. Key Points
Hindustan Times
Services growth remained robust in February, but slowed slightly: PMI
Tuesday's survey injects a sense of optimism in the industry, the engine of economic growth and jobs, suggesting Asia's third largest economy will continue to grow at a world-beating pace this year after registering 8.4% last quarter. Key Points
Economic TimesAt 3.6%, India's core sector growth hits 15-month low in January
The index had grown by 4.9 per cent in December 2023 and 9.7 per cent in January 2023. Key Points
Business TodayRecession impact: Japan's February factory activity extends declines
Japan Recession: The flash au Jibun Bank Japan manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) fell to 47.2 in February from 48.0 in January. Key Points
Hindustan TimesWorld markets mixed ahead of Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates
International Business News: Learn about the impact of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision on world markets. Stay informed about the latest developments in global stocks and manufacturing data from China. Key Points
Times Of IndiaED issues fresh summons to Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren in connection with money laundering probe
This is the tenth summons issued to Soren in connection with alleged land scam case. Earlier on 22 Jan, Soren was asked to be available for questioning between Jan 27 & 31. Key Points
ThePrint
AAP nominates Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal for Rajya Sabha
The party renominated Sanjay Singh and N.D. Gupta for second terms in the Upper House. Key Points
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