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RBI retains repo rate at 5.25%, maintains ‘neutral’ stance | Business News

RBI retains repo rate at 5.25%, maintains ‘neutral’ stance | Business News

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1 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jun 5, 2026 10:07 AM IST The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India has decided to keep the repo rate at 5.25%, with a ‘neutral’ stance. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank remains confident in absorbing shocks from the war in West Asia. In February 2026, the repo rate remained unchanged at 5.25%, with a ‘neutral’ stance. (This is a developing story) Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

After ‘Act of God’ stance, NHAI agrees to pay Shimla orchard owner for landslide damage | Chandigarh News

After ‘Act of God’ stance, NHAI agrees to pay Shimla orchard owner for landslide damage | Chandigarh News

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“It was a day exactly like today’s… The sun was bright, though not too hot,” says Narinder Singh Rathore, talking about May 25, 2025. His two granddaughters sat in the verandah of their pucca house as his wife put out to dry freshly washed linen from the small homestay they ran. “Suddenly, crate walls laid by the NHAI in a bid to protect the slope just above our apple orchard started falling. In a few seconds, a cloud of dust had engulfed the entire valley… People far away could see it,” says Rathore. Soon after, he filed a case in the National Green Tribunal (NGT), seeking compensation from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for the 440-odd apple trees he said he lost in the landslide. He sought compensation under provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, alleging large-scale environmental degradation and damage to his agricultural and orchard land. The NHAI, which earlier disputed the damage quoted by Rathore and called the landslide an act of God, has now told the NGT that it would …

CPI(M) urges Opposition unity, criticises Congress over INDIA bloc stance

CPI(M) urges Opposition unity, criticises Congress over INDIA bloc stance

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The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has called for the revival of the Opposition INDIA bloc following the recently held Assembly election results, but alleged that the Congress, the largest constituent of the alliance, took a stand contrary to unity-building. “The attitude of the Congress towards other opposition parties does not help build the unity of secular forces in a united fight against the RSS-BJP, which is the need of the hour,” said a party statement issued on Monday after the Central Committee (CC) met in New Delhi from May 22 to 24 to assess recent Assembly election outcomes. It condemned allegations that CPI(M) had a “deal” with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Kerala polls, calling them malicious and baseless. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Divyaa Agarwal reacts after clothing brand accuses her of misconduct: ‘Stance was changed later’ | Television News

Divyaa Agarwal reacts after clothing brand accuses her of misconduct: ‘Stance was changed later’ | Television News

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Reality show star Divyaa Agarwal has been mired in controversies ever since The 50. A few months ago, she made headlines over her remarks against Prince Narula. Now, Divyaa has landed in another controversy after a clothing brand accused her of failing to return an outfit sourced for The 50. On Wednesday, the brand shared allegations of  misconduct by Divyaa’s team on social media. A clothing brand called Midweek alleged on Instagram that Divya Agarwal’s stylist Ipsa Arora had sourced two outfits from them, but only one was returned. The Instagram post read, “Two outfits sourced from us, after four months of follow-ups, excuses, lies, and solutions, one outfit lost and one used and returned. Rs 7500 in loss. Small brands are expected to stay silent, but we chose not to. Behind every sourced outfit is a small business trying to survive. What may be just clothes for celebrities and large teams is inventory, money, and months of effort for independent brands.” Also Read: Divya Agarwal confirms turning down Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, slams Prince …

‘Let them play’: Donald Trump softens stance on Iran entering US for World Cup despite war | Football News

‘Let them play’: Donald Trump softens stance on Iran entering US for World Cup despite war | Football News

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3 min readMay 1, 2026 09:00 AM IST On a day when FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed that the Iran football team will compete at the FIFA World Cup later this year, US President Donald Trump seemed to climb down from his previous hardline stance against the Iranian football team travelling to the USA for the prestigious event. The USA are co-hosting the FIFA World Cup with Mexico and Canada, and all of Iran’s group stage matches are in the US, a country they are at war with since late February. Infantino had opened his address at Thursday’s FIFA Congress by re-confirming that Iran will participate in the World Cup despite the conflict between the two nations. “Of course Iran will be participating at the FIFA World Cup 2026. And of course Iran will play in the United States of America,” Infantino said Thursday. “And the reason for that is very simple, dear friends, is because we have to unite. We have to bring people together. It is my responsibility. It is our responsibility. Football …

Reese Witherspoon responds to criticism over her stance on AI: ‘No one is paying me to talk about this’

Reese Witherspoon responds to criticism over her stance on AI: ‘No one is paying me to talk about this’

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Last week, Reese Witherspoon faced backlash after her comments on artificial intelligence, in which she suggested that women should educate themselves about the technology. The actor has now responded to the criticism, clarifying her stance. Reese Witherspoon has long been talking about artificial intelligence and encouraging her followers to become familiar with the technology. (Jae C. Hong/Invision/AP) Reese Witherspoon addresses backlash Last week, Reese went viral for declaring “the AI revolution has begun” and suggesting that women should learn about the technology. “The jobs women hold are 3x more likely to be automated by AI, yet women are using AI at a rate 25% lower than men on average. We don’t want to be left behind,” the Morning Show star wrote on Instagram. The post attracted a fair amount of backlash, with people pointing out the problems associated with data centers and intellectual property, and accusing Reese of being paid by AI companies to promote generative tools. On Monday, Reese, 50, took to Instagram Stories to address the backlash. The actor directly addressed whether or …

Jaswir Kaur changes her stance after ‘forced to quit CID’ comment: ‘Maine kisi ki complaint nahi ki hai’

Jaswir Kaur changes her stance after ‘forced to quit CID’ comment: ‘Maine kisi ki complaint nahi ki hai’

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Actor Jaswir Kaur, who recently said she was ‘forced to quit CID’, has clarified her stance. Speaking with Times Now News, she said that it’s not about CID but about her journey, adding that black magic was done on her, which she was unaware of. Jaswir Kaur is best known for her roles in shows such as Anupamaa, CID and Gangaa. Jaswir Kaur clarifies ‘forced to quit CID’ comment Jaswir, who worked on CID for two years, said, “Yes maine podcast kiya hai abhi recently, and bahaut negative tareeke se bahar aaya hai logon ki samaj ke hisaab se that’s what I understand. Aap agar poora podcast dekho, toh ye topic bahaut normally gaya hai. Mujhe pucha gaya tha sawaal ki, ‘Aapke life mein aisa koi time that jahah financial crisis aaye hai?’ Toh uss waqt jo huya mere saath ki mere baal kaat kar zameen par gaade gaye, mera kaam rukaya gaya tha. It could be for anything…Toh topic yeh hai ki black magic hua tha (Yes, I recently did a podcast, and it …

INDIA bloc MPs protest in Parliament over Centre’s stance on West Asia conflict

INDIA bloc MPs protest in Parliament over Centre’s stance on West Asia conflict

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Leaders and MPs of the opposition INDIA bloc staged a protest in Parliament on Monday, accusing the Centre of remaining silent on the escalating conflict in West Asia and demanding a detailed discussion in the House on the situation and its implications for India, reported news agency ANI. The protest was held near the Makar Dwar entrance of Parliament, where several opposition leaders raised slogans against the government. Among those leading the demonstration were Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge. Opposition MPs displayed a banner during the protest that read: “Gulf burning, oil shock. Indians stranded. India needs leadership — no silence,” highlighting concerns over the government’s response to the intensifying conflict in the region, reported ANI. Opposition demands discussion on West Asia situation The protest came after the opposition demanded a detailed debate in Parliament on the ongoing conflict in West Asia, citing concerns over its potential impact on India’s energy security, economic stability and the safety of Indian citizens in …

Kareena Kapoor defends Deepika Padukone’s stance on 8-hour workdays, says ‘understanding’ with the husband is essential: ‘Can’t leave kids alone’ | Bollywood News

Kareena Kapoor defends Deepika Padukone’s stance on 8-hour workdays, says ‘understanding’ with the husband is essential: ‘Can’t leave kids alone’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readChennaiMar 7, 2026 09:40 AM IST Kareena Kapoor and Ananya Panday recently spoke about the debate around Deepika Padukone demanding an eight-hour shift after she embraced motherhood. Both Kareena and Ananya came out in Deepika’s support and defended her demand. While Kareena spoke about her personal experience of managing films with two young sons, Ananya defended Deepika, saying that she has demanded fixed working hours only after becoming a mother. During an interaction with The Hollywood Reporter, Kareena was asked about the dilemma actresses, who are also new moms, face when trying to manage personal life and a demanding schedule. Taking the example of her film The Buckingham Murders, she said, “For that I had to be in London for 35 days. So I decided to shoot where I would go and come back because we had Diwali in between, so we planned it in such a way. I just feel everything needs to be really well planned and you have to be very clear right from the beginning.” She added, “This is …

Shobhaa De calls Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar hype ‘manipulative’; says ‘nobody asked Hrithik’ for his political stance | Bollywood News

Shobhaa De calls Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar hype ‘manipulative’; says ‘nobody asked Hrithik’ for his political stance | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Feb 28, 2026 08:40 PM IST Three months after Dhurandhar released in theatres, the film continues to spark conversations as its makers prepare for the sequel, set to arrive on March 19. Former journalist and author Shobhaa De has now shared her take on the film, calling it one of the most “brilliant” movies made in recent times. However, she also criticised what she described as a “manipulative” narrative that credited Akshaye Khanna as the sole standout star of the film. “Dhurandhar is like a political bomb” Speaking to Rediff Originals, Shobhaa said, “Dhurandhar is like a political bomb. I wasn’t prepared for it. I went to watch it thinking it would be part of a spy universe. I mostly went because I had briefly run into Ranveer Singh at a cafe in Alibaug when he was preparing for the film. He was deeply absorbed in his work, sitting with his laptop and reading his script.” Recalling the meeting, she added, “My husband and I have known him since he entered …