SBI research advocates for a 25 basis points repo rate cut, citing benign inflation and calling it the RBI’s best option. However, many experts anticipate the Monetary Policy Committee will maintain a status quo, awaiting global impact and assessing recent GST rationalization, despite some economists foreseeing a cut due to disinflationary pressures.
The Sabhagar Theatre Festival returned to Kolkata with a sold-out performance of “Meanwhile Elsewhere,” featuring Mallika Sarabhai and her Darpana team. Inspired by Italo Calvino’s “Invisible Cities,” the dance-theatre production captivated audiences with its blend of classical dance, storytelling, and evocative visuals. The event drew a star-studded crowd, highlighting Kolkata’s vibrant cultural scene.
Jamie Lee Curtis is planning her exit from Hollywood. The ‘Freakier Friday’ star wants to avoid the fate of her parents, Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis. She witnessed their fame decline due to industry ageism. Curtis has been preparing for retirement for 30 years. She now focuses on work she enjoys and asserts her boundaries.
Indian IT companies face rising costs due to a sharp increase in US H-1B visa fees. This could significantly impact their profits. Firms may increase offshoring and local hiring to mitigate the effects. Project timelines could be disrupted. Clients may also bear some of the increased costs. Alternative talent models like remote work may become…
In Kishanganj, police arrested seven men on Friday for allegedly gang-raping a newly-wed woman on September 9. The victim, returning from a fair with her nephew, was abducted and assaulted in a tea garden until she lost consciousness.
Bihar’s final electoral roll for the upcoming assembly elections is 7.4 crore, reflecting a 6% drop from the pre-revision count. This figure follows the Special Intensive Revision, which involved deleting 3.7 lakh ineligible names and adding 21.5 lakh new voters. The process, initially marked by 65 lakh deletions, had previously sparked significant opposition protests.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stressed the need for India to remain prepared for war-like situations, citing the recent four-day conflict with Pakistan as a stark reminder. He highlighted the success of indigenous defence systems during Operation Sindoor and urged continued introspection and innovation to strengthen national security.
Hailee Steinfeld, wife of Josh Allen, is making waves in Buffalo with the upcoming launch of her cocktail brand, Angel Margarita, set to hit Western New York in October. This venture is perfectly timed, aiming to become a game-day favorite for Bills Mafia, complementing her fashion-forward support for Allen’s team and strengthening her connection with…
The KEAM 2025 provisional seat allotment lists for phase 2 engineering and phase 1 architecture courses have been released at cee.kerala.gov.in. Candidates can log into the candidate portal to check their results. Objections can be raised until July 30. Students must download their allotment slip and pay the acceptance fee to proceed with admissions.
Police have dismantled a major international crime ring suspected of smuggling up to 40,000 stolen mobile phones from the UK to China, valued at millions. This operation, the UK’s largest targeting phone theft, resulted in 18 arrests and the recovery of over 2,000 devices. The gang was reportedly moving phones to China on an “industrial…
