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RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 6%

STC NEWS DESKMUMBAI, APRIL 09 (STC): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra-led Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced cut in repo rate by 25 basis point (bps) to 6% amid cooling inflation and slowing economic growth.Besides, the RBI has shifted the stance from neutral to accommodative.After a detailed assessment of the evolving macroeconomic…

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The Death of Kashmiriyat: A Reflection on Identity and Conflict

Dr Noour Ali ZehgeerThe ethos of Kashmiriyat, once celebrated for fostering harmony among diverse communities, appears to have reached its conclusion. Over the years, the foundational pillars of religious tolerance, mutual respect, and Kashmir’s distinct cultural identity have gradually eroded. Recent developments, particularly the revocation of Articles 370 and 35A—which granted special autonomy to Jammu…

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Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy PM & Defence Minister of UAE, HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum begins his first official visit to India

Meets PM Modi and Rajnath, discusses trade and defence. STC NEWS MONITORING DESKNEW DELHI, APRIL 08 (STC): His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE is on his first official visit to India from 8 – 9 April…

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J&K Govt informs House about over 4 lakh kanals state land under illegal occupation in J&K

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, APRIL 08 (STC): A staggering 4,28,204 Kanals and 13 Marlas state and kahcharai land is under illegal occupation across the Union Territory.The Jammu and Kashmir government stated this in theLegislative Assembly today while responding to a query by MLA Farooq Ahmad Shah.The minister incharge said that they have taken concrete measures to…

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