August 17, 2026
  • August 17, 2026

No impact on loan EMIs as RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%

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The Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy committee decided to keep the repo rate steady at 6.5%. This marks the ninth time the rate has remained unchanged. The decision aims to guide inflation towards its target while focusing on economic growth. Significant changes in the committee are expected as three external members’ terms end...

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Diplomats stay on in Bangladesh, families & others sent home

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India withdrew non-essential staff and their families from its high commission in Dhaka due to continued violence in Bangladesh. The commission remains functional with diplomats and officials. The BNP expressed a desire for healthy relations with India, amid an interim government led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus. India’s government confirmed the staff return was...

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Wrestler Antim and team to be deported from Paris

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Antim asked her sister to collect her belongings from the Games Village. Although her sister managed to enter, she was caught by the security while leaving. Antim’s sister was then taken to a local police station to record her statement. Antim, a 19-year-old junior world champion, was also summoned for a statement.

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India exported 2.6 lakh tonne onions in Apr-July

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India exported 2.6 lakh tonnes of onions till July this fiscal year after the government lifted the export prohibition in May, setting a minimum export price of $550 per tonne and a 40% export duty. Minister B L Verma reported that higher prices boosted farmers’ earnings, especially in Maharashtra.

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