The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.50% while revising India's GDP growth forecast for FY 2025-26 to 6.8%, up from 6.5%. The CPI inflation forecast has been lowered to 2.6% from 3.1%. Additionally, India's current account deficit has narrowed to 0.2% of GDP in Q1 FY 2025-26, and the equity markets have shown positive trends during the first half of the fiscal year.
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Farmer leaders from the AIKCC met with Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan to express strong support for Ethanol, emphasizing its potential to boost farmers' incomes and enhance energy security. They seek a farmer-centric Ethanol policy that benefits farmers directly. Source: Original Link
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav announce ₹5,500 crore in investments for India’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone, expected to create over 18,000 jobs. Source: Original Link
Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State for Rural Development, held a review meeting on August 4, 2026, to assess the progress of the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) 2.0. The initiative focuses on skilling rural youth and aims at timely implementation, enhanced digital solutions, and citizen-centric
Air India Flight AI2379, carrying 137 passengers, experienced a momentary altitude variation during its flight from Phuket to Delhi. The aircraft landed safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport and medical assistance was provided to those affected. Source: Original Link
