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Fixed deposit investors have been rejoicing a high interest rate regime for last one year when RBI last hiked the repo rate in February last year to 6.5%. However, the interest rate cycle is due for reversal and hence the rates are likely to fall sooner or later. However, with RBI holding the rate in current MPC the rate reduction exercise has been pushed further by a few months. FD investors are not complaining.

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India allows exports of essential goods to Maldives despite strained ties

India has permitted limited exports of essential commodities like sugar, wheat, rice, and onions to the Maldives, despite strained relations between Male and New Delhi due to increasing Chinese influence. The move comes amid Indian restrictions on exports to manage local prices ahead of elections.

Tags: #Delhi #Indian

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Ocean floor 'reservoir' of plastic pollution, study finds

Research estimates 3-11 million tonnes of plastic on ocean floor, acting as a reservoir for pollution. Understanding plastic pathways crucial for protecting marine ecosystems and wildlife as plastic use expected to double by 2040.

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India does not need the double whammy of weak rupee and high oil prices at this juncture: Vandana Hari

Vandana Hari explains the risk premiums and speculative factors driving oil prices up, emphasizing $70-75 as a comfortable range for India. It is far more comfortable for India than $80 or more. She cautions against the negative impact of a weak rupee and high oil prices on the Indian economy's growth.

Tags: #India #impact

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Smallcap mutual funds narrow AUM gap with largecap peers in FY2024. Check details

Smallcap mutual funds made strides in FY2024, reducing the AUM gap with largecap peers through notable growth. The data analysis highlighted the impressive performance of smallcap schemes in managing assets under management effectively.

Tags: #made #impressive

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‘Slept like Kumbhakarna for 10 yrs’: How Tamil Nadu parties are reacting to Modi’s Katchatheevu remarks

In 1974, India relinquished any claim it had over the Palk Strait island, thereby handing it to Sri Lanka. Fishing around its waters have led to fishermen deaths, arrests.

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Rs 1 L/yr to poor families, student loan waivers, job creation — economic points in Congress manifesto

The manifesto, released Friday, aims at doubling India’s GDP in 10 years. It includes a host of promises to promote ‘work, wealth, and welfare’.

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'YSRCP agents' — why Jagan's grassroots 'welfare volunteers' have come under EC radar

There are 2.56 lakh village/ward volunteers attached to the 15,425 village/ward sachivalayams (secretariats) across state. Opposition claims it is used to further ruling party's causes.

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New-look UCC, J&K statehood, immediate removal of Manipur govt — 15 key points in Congress manifesto

Plagued with defections, party promises to make desertion an automatic disqualification of membership, revive and investigate cases against all corruption accused who joined BJP.

Tags: #party #make #disqualification

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Inquiry initiated after Kejriwal's letter reaches wife 'without Tihar superintendent's consent'

Posted on: 05 Apr, 03:37 PM

According to protocol, letters can't be passed by inmates to visitors without 1st going through jail superintendent. Tihar superintendent to file a report on how letter went through.

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BJP worker detained in Rameshwaram Cafe blast case, linked to suspects: Sources

A BJP worker has been detained in Karnataka, who was allegedly linked to two suspects in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case, sources said on Friday.

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Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya's fresh video sets the record straight on multiple theories surrounding Mumbai Indians

A new but short clip of Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya has emerged that promises to put an end to all speculations. | Cricket

Tags: #Sharma #Rohit #put

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'Awful': Bhagat Singh's kin reacts to Arvind Kejriwal's photo; AAP asks why

Bhagat Singh's grandnephew Yadvinder Sandhu said he felt awful seeing Arvind Kejriwal's photo; nephew Jagmohan Singh said it did not matter to him. | Latest News India

Tags: #matter #Singh

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Atishi blasts Election Commission over show-cause notice: ‘Subsidiary organisation of BJP?’

The Election Commission on Friday issued a show-cause notice to Atishi following her claims that the BJP approached her to join the party. | Latest News India

Tags: #Election ,#Election #Commission ,#Commission #issued #organisation

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Delhi court allows CBI to question KCR's daughter K Kavitha in excise policy case

K Kavitha was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 15 in connection with the excise policy case. | Latest News India

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INDIA bloc's PM face to be decided after Lok Sabha polls: Rahul Gandhi