Highlights: Cabinet approves doubling of Tirupati-Pakala-Katpadi single railway line section

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11:41 PM

UK set to support India in rupee’s internationalisation

India and the UK have agreed to explore the role of London as a global financial centre and foreign exchange hub to support internationalisation of the rupee, said a joint statement of the India-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue.

9:43 PM

Roof collapse at Dominican club kills at least 124 as officials scramble to identify victims

9:42 PM

Extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India is big success of PM Modi's govt: Home Minister Amit Shah

9:19 PM

India, Russia agrees on 6 new strategic projects to boost bilateral investment cooperation

9:01 PM

India records highest exports of goods and services in 2024-25 fiscal year

8:41 PM

RBI's draft circular seeks to standardise gold loan regulations, address key concerns

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday issued a draft circular for lending against gold collateral, with the aim of establishing a harmonized regulatory framework for such loans across various lenders. It also aims to address concerns related to certain lending practices, provide clarity on specific aspects, and strengthen the conduct-related standards in the sector.

8:23 PM

RBI imposes Rs 3.2 lakh fine on Citibank

7:52 PM

DIPAM pushes for PSU picks in MF portfolios

The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) plans to nudge mutual fund houses to consider including public sector undertaking (PSU) stocks in their core investment portfolios, highlighting the strong value and dividend returns delivered by state-run firms in 2024-25 (FY25).

6:25 PM

RBI eyes faster transmission; bankers say immediate rate cut difficult

While Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday stated that the central bank aims for the 50 basis points (bps) cut in the policy repo rate to be transmitted as quickly as possible, bankers said that deposit tightness in the system—resulting in intense competition among banks to attract deposits—will likely prevent them from reducing deposit rates immediately.

4:57 PM

New Waqf Act is attack on freedom of religion, Constitution: Rahul Gandhi

We will break the wall of 50 percent reservation. What Telangana has done, we are going to do across the country, says Rahul Gandhi.

4:23 PM

Zomato rebrands itself as Eternal on stock exchanges

Food and grocery delivery platform Zomato officially changed its name to 'Eternal Ltd' on the stock exchanges from Wednesday, following approval from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. To be sure, the brand name of the company's food delivery business, Zomato, will remain the same, along with the app. However, the name of the corporate entity has been changed to Eternal, along with its stock ticker.

4:11 PM

Cong must be a party of hope with positive narrative, not just criticism: Tharoor at AICC session

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said the Congress must be a party of hope, not of resentment, a party of the future not just of the past and a party with a positive narrative and not just criticism. He also slammed the BJP for “trying to divide North from South” and said the idea of India is that one can be a good Gujarati, a good Muslim and a good Indian all at once.

3:21 PM

News update: Cabinet approves modernization of M-CADWM as sub-scheme of PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana

3:16 PM

News update: Cabinet approves construction of 6-lane Zirakpur Bypass worth Rs 1,878 crore

The project aims to ease up congestion in Zirakpur, Panchkula, and surrounding areas.

3:12 PM

Cabinet approves doubling of Tirupati-Pakala-Katpadi single railway line section

The Union Cabinet has approves the doubling of Tirupati-Pakala-Katpadi single railway line Section (104 km) in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu with total cost of Rs 1,332 crore.

3:02 PM

No loan waiver for Wayanad landslides victims; only restructuring: Centre to Kerala HC

The Union government told the Kerala High Court that the loans of people affected by the landslides in Wayanad in July last year would not be waived. Instead, they will be rescheduled or restructured in accordance with the RBI's Master Directions on Natural Calamities. The Centre made this submission in an affidavit filed in response to the High Court's query on whether the loans availed by the affected individuals could be waived.

3:00 PM

News update: Kapil Mishra moves court against order for further probe against him in Delhi riots matter

1:54 PM

Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan visits injured son in Singapore hospital

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan met his youngest son Mark Shankar in Singapore hospital, where he is receiving treatment for burn injuries and lung complications due to smoke inhalation he sustained from a fire accident at a school in the Southeast Asian country, Janasena party sources said.

Mark Shankar is steadily recovering, a press release from the party noted.

1:06 PM

India clears mega deal to buy 26 Rafale Marine fighter aircraft from France

Indian Navy will get 22 single-seater and four twin-seater aircraft as part of the deal. The deal worth over Rs 63,000 crore will be signed soon, news agency ANI reported.

12:38 PM

Waqf (Amendment) Act not to be implemented in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said the Waqf (Amendment) Act will not be implemented in the state. Addressing a programme of the Jain community in Kolkata, Banerjee said she will protect the minority people and their property. "I know you are aggrieved because of the enactment of the Waqf Act. Have faith, nothing will happen in Bengal by which one can divide and rule," she said.

11:44 AM

Anger over Waqf Bill flipflop refuses to die down in BJD, Patnaik meets senior leaders

As a section of BJD leaders are still unhappy with the party's flipflop over supporting the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, the regional outfit's president Naveen Patnaik held a meeting with senior leaders to find a way out of the situation and assured all that the necessary action would be taken. A group of young leaders including several MLAs also met separately to discuss the issue and submitted a memorandum to Patnaik, urging him not to help the BJP any more, as the BJD had done several times when it was in power.

11:07 AM

Democracy is slowly being finished in India: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge

The manner in which PSUs are being handed over to his friends, day not far when Modi ji will 'sell' country, says Mallikarjun Kharge.

10:51 AM

Rahul slams BJP after leader 'purifies' Rajasthan temple

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the BJP of having an "anti-Dalit mindset" after its leader sprinkled Ganga water at a Ram temple in Rajasthan's Alwar to "purify" it following Congress' Tikaram Jully's participation in the consecration ceremony there. He also asserted that the country will be run by the Constitution and its ideals, not by 'Manusmriti' "which considers Bahujans as second class citizens".

9:25 AM

People being denied house due to caste or religion 'disheartening': Maharashtra governor

Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan has said it is "disheartening" to hear people are sometimes denied a house because of their caste or religion, and asserted this discrimination must end. Speaking at the 'Lokmat World Peace and Harmony Through Interfaith Dialogue' on Tuesday, the governor said the concept of interfaith dialogue is not new and it can bridge divides and dismantle prejudices.

9:20 AM

CEC to visit Jharkhand on 3-day tour from Apr 11

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar will undertake a three-day visit to Jharkhand starting April 11, an election official said on Wednesday.

The CEC will meet volunteers and booth-level officers (BLOs) to gain insights into their experiences with the successful conduct of the Lok Sabha and assembly elections in Jharkhand last year. "The CEC will visit Jharkhand for three days, from April 11 to 13. During this period, he will tour various areas in Ramgarh and Ranchi districts," said Jharkhand Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) K Ravi Kumar.

9:18 AM

Cong to hold AICC session on banks of Sabarmati river

The Ahmedabad Session, themed "Nyaypath: Sankalp, Samarpan aur Sangharsh," will be attended by more than 1,700 elected and co-opted AICC members. The main conclave will be held on the banks of the Sabarmati River between the Sabarmati Ashram and Kochrab Ashram.

 

9:04 AM

26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana to arrive in India today

On Wednesday, 26/11 mastermind Tahawwur Rana is expected to arrive in India. Two jails - one in Delhi and one in Mumbai have been asked to make all the necessary special security arrangements.