Govt scraps sale of Salem steel plant; third unit of SAIL whose privatisation put on hold
New Delhi, Jan 3 (PTI) The government on Wednesday said it has decided to scrap the privatisation of SAIL’s Salem Steel Plant (SSP) in Tamil Nadu. This is the third unit of public sector major SAIL where the government has decided not to go ahead with the strategic sale. Earlier in 2019, it decided to […] Key Points
ThePrintINDIA bloc to decide in 10-15 days on who will hold which post, says Congress' Kharge
Kharge said the Congress is working on all the 545 Lok Sabha constiutencies and has appointed observers for all the seats, but which party will contest which seat and how many will be decided soon after consultations with all constituents of the opposition alliance. Asked on how many seats the party would contest, he said, We have already finalised parliamentary observers for all the constituencies... We will go and assess in each Parliamentary constituency. Key Points
Economic TimesI stayed single and celibate for 2 years after a breakup
She's happier being single. After a difficult breakup, she started doing things independently and decided she was happier alone. Key Points
InsiderIndia, Bhutan to expand cross-border linkages
India and Bhutan have decided to strengthen their cross-border ties by expanding bilateral cooperation in various areas. During a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, they discussed enhancing collaboration in trade, technology, cross-border connectivity, mutual investments, education, and people-to-people connections. Key Points
Economic TimesMan falls prey to carjacker after he stops for nap near Samrala Chowk
The victim, Mandeep Singh, 29, of Patran of Patiala, said that while driving back, he started feeling sleepy and so he decided to take a halt. He said he stopped his car on the roadside near Nanaksar Sahib gurdwara, Samrala Chowk, and dozed off. Key Points
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RBI to allow non-bank companies to issue e-RUPI vouchers, says Governor Shaktikanta Das
Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das announced that now non-bank companies can also issue e-RUPI vouchers. Besides, the RBI also decided to allow the issuance of RuPay Prepaid Forex cards by banks in India. Key Points
mintRPP decides to withdraw support from Prachanda-led government in Nepal
The Rashtriya Prajatantra Party has decided to withdraw support for Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led government in Nepal. The RPP is the fifth-largest party in the House of Representatives with 14 seats in the 275-member House. Key Points
India TodayFormer Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu quits YSRCP a week after joining party
"This is to inform everyone that I have decided to quit the YSRCP Party and stay out of politics for a little while. Further action will be conveyed in due course of time," he wrote on X. Key Points
Business Today‘Shake it off’: Taylor Swift slams critics for judging her dating life
Taylor Swift has finally decided to give it back to those who think they have a chance critiquing her dating choices and life. Read more below. Key Points
Hindustan TimesManipur CM reveals why he decided to resign, and later changed decision
Manipur CM had gone to tender his resignation to the governor. But he was stopped from going to the Raj Bhavan by his supporters. | Latest News India Key Points
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'Snowdrop' actor Park Soo Ryun passes away at 29 after falling from stairs-Entertainment News , Firstpost
After her demise, reports say that her family members have decided to donate her organs. The actor's mother gave a statement that read- 'Only her brain is unconscious and her heart is still beating.' Key Points
FirstpostBeing picked on as an overweight child still haunts Aryan Arora
Actor Aryan Arora was bullied and teased as a child for being overweight, but he decided to work on himself during his class 10 summer break. He lost 15 kgs by being more active and managing his diet. Physical fitness has made him more confident, but memories of being picked on as a child still haunt him. Arora admits that facing rejections during auditions used to trigger his fears, but he continues to work hard on his physical fitness to maintain his confidence. Key Points
Hindustan TimesMP cabinet approves to give domestic gas cylinder at Rs 450 in Sawan month
The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, made several important decisions during a recent meeting. These decisions include providing domestic gas cylinders at a rate of Rs 450 during the Sawan month, postponing increased electricity bills until August 31, 2023, and increasing incentives for ASHA workers and supervisors, among others. Key Points
Economic TimesTelangana Cabinet to withdraw the GO 111
The Telangana Cabinet has decided to withdraw GO No. 111 fully, bringing 1.32 lakh acres of land in 84 villages for real-estate development. The 27-year-old order was introduced to protect the two water bodies of Himayatsagar and Gandipet that used to be the key drinking water sources for the State Capital Key Points
The HinduMarkets hold on to early gains after RBI monetary policy decision
Interest rate-sensitive bank, realty and auto stocks trading with gains. Benchmark equity indices jumped in late morning trade on Friday, extending their rally... Key Points
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RBI flags inflation risks, keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent
The rate increase cycle was paused in April last year after six consecutive rate hikes. The Reserve Bank of India on Friday decided to keep policy rate unchanged... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaCabinet approves Garib Kalyan food grain programme for another 5 years
The PM Garib Kalyan Yojana was initially started during the start of the Covid pandemic, where ration card holders were entitled to receive an additional five kg grains (wheat or rice of individual's choice). Also, chana was also being provided as part of the additional food distribution programme. Key Points
Economic TimesGodfrey Phillips to exit from retail sector, put 24Seven biz on block
Cigarette maker Godfrey Phillips India on Friday said it had decided to exit from its loss-making retail... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaKarnataka's new cabinet gives in-principle approval to Congress’ poll-guarantees
The first meeting of the Cabinet, that met soon after Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar took oath as CM and Deputy CM and eight others as ministers, decided to go ahead with implementation of the guarantees. The decision would not translate into automatic implementation as the government has bought time for preparing the modalities and lay down the guidelines to implement them. Key Points
Economic TimesRBI policy: Monetary policy committee keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.50%
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.50 per cent, governor Shaktikanta Das said. Key Points
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Karnataka cabinet okays 10-day Belagavi legislature session from December 4
The cabinet decided to allocate ₹18 crore for the purpose. The Social Welfare Department will organise the event. | Bengaluru News Key Points
Hindustan TimesKarishma Tanna says her dad didn't see her face for a month after she was born
Karishma Tanna in a new interview revealed how her parents reacted to her birth. She said they wanted a son, so she decided to become their son. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesRBI keeps repo rate unchanged, but remains ‘highly alert’: 10 key takeaways
The Reserve Bank of India's MPC unanimously decided to keep the key interest rates unchanged after the conclusion of its meeting today. Here are 10 key takeaways. Key Points
India TodayRBI maintains status quo for 8th time in a row; repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent
The repo rate increase cycle was paused in April last year after six consecutive rate hikes. The Reserve Bank of India on Friday decided to keep the policy... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaRBI MPC Meeting 2024 at a glance: Here's a one-stop guide to all key decisions
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the current interest rate at 6.5%, following a 4:2 majority decision. The panel projected real GDP growth for FY25 to be 7.2%, up from 7%. The MPC is also maintaining the Standing Deposit Facility rate at 6.25% and the Marginal Standing Facility bank rate at 6.75%. Key Points
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US man guilty in Black transgender woman’s killing in first federal hate crime trial over gender identity
Jurors decided that Daqua Lameek Ritter fatally shot Dime Doe three times on August 4, 2019, because of her gender identity.. A South Carolina man was found... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaNifty crosses 21,000 for 1st time as RBI keeps repo rate unchanged
The Nifty 50 rose to an all-time high of 21,006.10 soon after Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das announced that the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent. Key Points
India TodayEating out alone made me anxious; solo dates helped me overcome it
Eating out alone made me anxious; I was worried other people would judge me. But I did it anyway, taking myself on 6 solo dates. I felt myself grow. Key Points
InsiderIndia vs New Zealand: Not rain, but fog stops play; match hangs in balance
The atmosphere turned hazy to an extent where the players of both sides were struggling to keep their eyes on the balls. In such circumstances, the umpires decided to pause the game until the situation improves. Key Points
mintRBI forecasts retail inflation at 5.4% for 2023-24: Governor Das
RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent. Key Points
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Hyundai makes six airbags standard across all models
Hyundai Motor India on Tuesday said all its models in the country would now come with six airbags as standard. The automaker also announced that it has decided for voluntary participation in the recently introduced Bharat NCAP with three models to begin with, and more models to follow. PTI Key Points
The Tribune IndiaGovt extends deadline to apply for judicial, technical posts at NCLAT till Sep 1
To widen the participation of candidates and attract the best talent, it has been decided to accept further applications, with the last date for submission of the online application being extended to September 1, 2023, the notice said. All other terms and conditions of the vacancy circular, including eligibility criteria, age limit, and qualification, for the posts remain unchanged, it added. Key Points
Economic TimesThe Global South breaks away from the US-led world order
While visiting China in April, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva asked “who decided that the dollar” should be all-powerful. The Bank of Thailand is talking up fresh plans to diversify its basket of currencies, which it uses to establish the value of the baht, so its less tied to the dollar. Indonesia is shoring up local currency markets,as regional neighbors set up digital payment systems, reducing the need for the dollar in day-to-day purchases. Africa is discussing a common currency. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia and Peru to resume FTA talks
Commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal Friday said India and Peru have decided to resume negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA). We have decided to proceed with the FTA negotiations. We would be working out the priority areas... Post September, we will start engaging, he said on the sidelines of India-Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) conclave organised by Confederation of Indian Industry. Key Points
Economic TimesWhen I took a solo road trip in a camper van, I realized I'm a lesbian. I then decided to end my marriage with my loving husband.
The writer decided to take a solo trip without her husband. On her van-life journey, she discovered that she was gay and needed to end her marriage. Key Points
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