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Extended Congress Working Committee meeting to deliberate on Lok Sabha results begins

RBI rate-setting panel starts deliberations on monetary policy, decision on Friday

The Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy committee (MPC) began a three-day meeting to determine the next monetary policy, with Governor Shaktikanta Das expected to announce the decisions on Friday. Analysts anticipate the continuation of the current interest rate, given persistent inflation concerns and improving economic growth.

Exit polls 'bogus, 'deliberate attempt' to justify rigging: Congress' Jairam Ramesh

The Congress has criticized the exit polls as "bogus" and a "deliberate attempt" to justify rigging of elections. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for holding meetings, including a brainstorming session to review the 100-day agenda of the "new government," as "pressure tactics" to signal his return to the bureaucracy and administrative structure. Ramesh argued that the exit polls bear no relation to reality and that the actual results on June 4 will be different from what the exit polls show.

Kuki-Zomi-Hmar MLAs of Manipur accuse state government of deliberately blocking development projects in their areas

Allegations of neglect in Hill Districts of Manipur by Kuki-Zomi-Hmar MLAs against the State Government post-ethnic violence. Claims of halted development projects and discrimination. Government denies allegations citing challenges and financial crisis impacting fund releases.

Jury to begin deliberations in Donald Trump's hush money case

Jurors are set to deliberate in Former US President Donald Trump's hush money trial following closing arguments where Manhattan prosecutor Joshua Steinglass accused Trump of participating in a cover-up conspiracy during the 2016 election. Trump's lawyer proclaimed his innocence and questioned the prosecution witness. The trial revolves around hush money payments to stifle embarrassing stories. Trump faces multiple felony charges that could result in imprisonment.

Closing arguments, jury instructions and maybe a verdict? Major week looms in Trump hush money trial

The testimony in Donald Trump's New York hush money trial has concluded, moving to closing arguments, jury deliberations, and a possible verdict. Closing arguments, starting Tuesday, will summarize key points, with the defense aiming to create reasonable doubt. Judge Merchan will instruct the jury on legal standards before deliberations. Jurors must reach a unanimous decision on 34 counts of falsifying business records, with potential for a mistrial if they remain deadlocked.

No deliberations started yet by Kerala govt on liquor policy: Excise Minister M B Rajesh

Kerala's Excise Minister M B Rajesh has denied any discussions on the state's liquor policy, despite reports suggesting the Left administration may withdraw the 'dry day' norm. Rajesh cited a voice clip allegedly suggesting a bar association member was asking for a favourable liquor policy. He stated that strict action would be taken against such attempts. Rajesh also confirmed that the proposal of bars in IT parks was part of the earlier liquor policy and approved by the legislative Assembly's subject committee.

The most dangerous bias in market & 4 ways to overcome it

Daniel Kahneman's work highlights the impact of overconfidence in decision-making processes, urging individuals to combat biases through critical thinking, data-driven analysis, humility, and expert consultations for informed and confident decisions in financial matters.

West Bengal: BJP leader Dilip Ghosh alleges "deliberate" denial of permission for PM Modi's Bardhaman rally

"PM Modi will address a gathering on May 3 in Bardhaman. While searching for a suitable ground for their meeting, local BJP leaders have chosen two grounds. But permission is being deliberately not given for the meeting. We will be forced to go to court if permission is not given," Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dilip Ghosh said.

BJP's Manjinder Singh Sirsa accuses diabetic Kejriwal of deliberately eating sweet things to get bail on medical grounds

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, who is diabetic, is deliberately eating sweet things in jail so that his sugar level goes up and he can get bail on medical grounds, alleged BJP leader Majinder Singh Sirsa, who cited the remarks made by the Enforcement Directorate in court.

Aam Aadmi Party's Kejriwal deliberately eating mangoes, aloo poori in jail despite high sugar level: ED tells court

Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party's national convenor, faces allegations of consuming mangoes and sweets in jail, exacerbating his diabetes, as per the Enforcement Directorate's statement to the Delhi Court. Kejriwal, diabetic, is in Tihar jail amid a money laundering investigation. The court extended his custody till April 23.

Arvind Kejriwal deliberately eating mangoes, aloo poori in jail despite high sugar level: ED tells court

K Kavitha deliberately gave evasive replies contrary to evidence on record, CBI tells Delhi court

"In the light of aforesaid facts and circumstances, her further custodial interrogation is not required at this stage. As already submitted in the foregoing paras she is deliberately and intentionally evading the just and relevant questions related to the case," said the CBI.

Electoral bond scheme deliberately ' muddied waters' of corporate political donations: Congress

Jairam Ramesh alleged there are four primary channels of corruption in the "electoral bond scam" and everyday a new dimension emerges to the "PayPM Scam", "confirming the shocking reality of the corruption which has engulfed this country through Narendra Modi's encouragement".

Kerala CM accuses Congress of deliberately being silent about CAA in their manifesto

Kerala CM criticizes Congress for omitting CAA from manifesto, alleging fear. Silence on repealing laws like GST questioned. Opposition Leader's protection claim disputed. CAA protests post-Parliament passage noted.

Fed's Powell repeats there is time to deliberate over rate cuts

Inflation, based on the Fed's preferred measure, remains half a percentage point or more above the central bank's target, and recent progress has been minimal. That has left some officials discounting the need for lower interest rates until near the end of this year.

"Deliberate, malicious attempt...": India refutes study claiming 6.7 million children without food in country

"Zero-food children" are children between 6 and 23 months old who did not consume any milk, formula, or food in the last 24 hours. A Harvard study, published last month in the JAMA Network Open, a peer-reviewed journal, found that the prevalence of "zero-food children" is as high as 21 per cent in some countries. India had by far the largest number of zero-food children (6.7 million), which is almost half of all zero-food children in the 92 countries included in this study.

One Election: Local body poll sync emerges as sticky point

The HLC is looking at working around a simultaneous poll plan with "minimum possible" legal and constitutional amendments, making panchayat and urban local body poll synchronisation trickier as independent state election commissions as well as delimitation exercises are involved. Another factor is that political feedback has also not been encouraging on synching of local polls.

Explosions rock Iran's main gas pipeline; sabotage suspected

RBI's rate setting panel starts deliberations; decision on Feb 8

The RBI Governor-led MPC is currently holding three-day deliberations to decide on short-term lending rates. The retail inflation remains near the higher end of the central bank's comfort zone, leading to expectations of a continued status quo on interest rates. The RBI has kept the repo rate stable at 6.5% for almost a year, with the last rate hike occurring in February 2023. While the retail inflation has declined from its peak, it is still high at 5.69% in December 2023. Governor Das will announce the MPC's decision on Thursday.

Simultaneous polls panel chief Kovind holds deliberations with ex-CECs, former HC chief justices

The committee has so far held two meetings since it was constituted in September last year. It had recently written to political parties seeking their views and an interaction on a "mutually agreed date" on the idea of holding simultaneous polls. It had later sent a reminder to the parties. Letters were sent to six national parties, 33 state parties and seven registered unrecognised parties.

Daredevil YouTuber Trevor Jacob, who deliberately crashed his plane for gaining views, goes to prison

The 30-year-old pilot from California has been given a jail term for intentionally crashing his plane in order to rack up views for his YouTube channel.

Deliberations on to frame policy to deal with career progression of women officers: Army to SC

The bench granted the Army time till March 31, 2024 for drawing up a policy pursuant to an earlier direction on career progression of women officers, and listed their plea in the first week of April next year. Some women Army officers have alleged discrimination in promotion from the rank of colonel to brigadier.