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US Fed meet: Powell-led FOMC trims key rate by 25 bps, taking it to lowest
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The US Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate to 3.5-3.75 per cent, its lowest level in over three years, CBS News reported. Officials signalled only one rate cut next year amid slowing job growth and persistent inflation, while divisions emerged within the committee over the latest de
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PM Modi's Oman visit "very important," says envoy as ties mark 70 years
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Oman's Ambassador to India, Sheikh Humaid Bin Ali Bin Sultan Al-Mani, said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Muscat will be a "very important" milestone in bilateral ties, especially as both nations mark 70 years of diplomatic relations this year.
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India, US making progress on bilateral trade agreement: Department of Comm
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
India and the US are making progress on their bilateral trade agreement, with Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal meeting US Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer on Wednesday to discuss trade and economic ties.
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US commits $ 1.25 billion for major mining project in Pakistan's Balochist
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The United States on Wednesday announced a significant investment aimed at boosting mining activity in Pakistan's Balochistan province, with the US Export-Import Bank (EXIM) approving USD 1.25 billion in financing to support the development of the Reko Diq critical minerals project.
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Chhattisgarh CM inaugurates 2nd phase of Rural Bus Service Scheme connecti
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The second phase of the scheme includes 23 routes, with the inauguration of 24 buses.
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ADB ups India's growth forecast to 7.2% for FY26, from earlier 6.5%
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised its growth forecast for India by 0.7 percentage points from 6.5 per cent to 7.2 per cent for 2025-26, days after India registered robust July-September quarter growth and prospects of a stronger fiscal.
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Foreign secy Misri meet US trade representative Switzer, discussions inclu
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met US Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer, with discussions covering the strong India-US economic and technology partnership, besides ongoing trade negotiations, and opportunities to boost two-way trade and resilient supply chains.
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India, Japan to remain key drivers of Asia-Pacific M&A deals in 2026: S&P
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
S&P Global Market Intelligence highlighted that the Asia-Pacific's overall M&A value has dropped to USD 382.22 billion as of November 2025, reflecting a downward trend from previous years.
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Silver demand in auto sector to grow 3.4% annually, EVs to overtake ICE as
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Global silver demand from the automotive industry is projected to grow steadily at a CAGR of 3.4 per cent between 2025 and 2031, as the metal continues to play a pivotal role across emerging technologies and green transition industries, according to a research report released by Oxford Econo
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Foreign Secy holds talks with top US diplomat on defence, tech
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The talks covered aspects including defence and security among other aspects.
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Asia Pacific Defies Global Headwinds: Mastercard Economics Institute 2026
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Singapore, December 10: The Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) today released its annual economic outlook for 2026, revealing that Asia Pacific's growth remains broadly stable even as the global economy adapts to rapid tariff changes, accelerating AI investment, and evolving consumer trend
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"TDP Government's cooked figures exposed!": YSRCP leader Y.S. Jagan Mohan
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
In a sharp political attack, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy accused the ruling TDP Government of presenting "cooked" and misleading economic figures regarding the State's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP).
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