The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the policy rate unchanged at 6.5% for the 10th time, emphasizing caution amid inflation concerns. Despite global rate cuts, the RBI signals a neutral stance, monitoring inflation and projecting 7.2% GDP growth for FY25.
Two Territorial Army jawans were abducted by militants in Anantnag's forested area, but one managed to escape. Security forces have launched an intensive search operation to find the second soldier. In a separate incident, two terrorists were killed during an infiltration attempt in Kupwara district.
The Prime Minister stressed that this victory reflects the people's faith in the BJP’s agenda of growth and progress. He also took the opportunity to congratulate party workers, attributing the electoral success to their unwavering dedication and hard work.
Saini, who took over as chief minister from Manohar Lal Khattar in March, won Ladwa by a margin of 16,054 votes, defeating Congress candidate Mewa Ram. The BJP's victory marks a significant moment in Haryana's political landscape, especially as exit polls had predicted a Congress resurgence in the state.
Speaking to AAP municipal councillors, Kejriwal said, "The biggest lesson from these elections is that one should never be overconfident in polls. No election should be taken lightly. Each election and each seat is tough."
The Election Commission has issued a strong rebuttal to Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh regarding his memorandum questioning the display of election results on its website. The EC labeled the allegations as "ill-founded."
The counting process, which is taking place across 93 centers in 22 districts of Haryana, is under tight security. The BJP is aiming for a third consecutive term in power, while Congress is hopeful for a comeback after a decade-long absence.
Tourists at Bengaluru's Bannerghatta Biological Park were left shocked when a leopard attempted to climb their safari bus. The viral video shows the tense moment as the animal approaches the vehicle before retreating. Park authorities reassured visitors that safety measures are in place.
A five-year-old boy from Bengaluru died of food poisoning after consuming stale food, while his parents were critically ill in the ICU. The family, residing in KP Agrahara, fell sick after sharing leftover food and cake. An investigation is underway.
Born in Charkhi Dadri, Phogat joined the Congress party after her return from the Tokyo Olympics, where she made headlines by defeating four-time world champion Yui Susaki of Japan before her controversial disqualification in the final.
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