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RBI MPC votes to keep policy rate unchanged at 5.25%, announces Governor Sanjay Malhotra

Ballari gears up for Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls

The district achieves 97.68% voter mapping ahead of door-to-door verification drive

RBI MPC highlights: Top decisions by Guv

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday announced the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) decision, with repo rate remaining unchanged at 5.25%. The status quo reflects the RBI's cautious approach amid uncertainties arising from the ongoing West Asia conflict, which has heightened concerns over inflation and economic growth. At its previous policy review in April, the RBI had kept rates unchanged, choosing to closely monitor the evolving geopolitical situation and its potential impact on energy prices, inflation and economic activity.All six members of the rate panel, which includes three central bank officials and three external appointees, voted to hold rates. The MPC decided to continue with its "neutral" stance."The central bank's rate panel noted that the global environment has deteriorated," RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said. Also Read- RBI MPC 2026 LiveKey Policy Rates Unchanged Repo rate: 5.25% Standing Deposit Facility (SDF): 5.00% Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) & Bank Rate: 5.50% Stance: NeutralInflation updateThe governor said that the CPI inflation remains below the target despite the global shock, as the pass-through to domestic prices has been limited, while the baseline projections point towards headline inflation firming up towards the upper tolerance level in Q3 this year.

US House Approves Billions In Aid To Ukraine, Impose Sanctions On Russia

The 226-195 vote is a sign of impatience with President Donald Trump's approach to the war

60k people pose hurdle for SIR in Manipur: How will EOs verify displaced voters?

These are among the key questions that the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Manipur has raised with the ECI in the context of SIR in Manipur.

CM asks officials to protect voters’ rights during SIR

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SIR: 96% voters mapped in Mysuru district

Cooperate during voter list revision exercise, people in Koppal urged

The voter list revision exercise is aimed at ensuring accurate, error-free and inclusive electoral rolls, says Deputy Commissioner

Women's Reservation, Delimitation Bills Back On Govt Agenda For Monsoon Session

When the bill was taken up in the Lok Sabha in April, 298 MPs voted in favour while 230 opposed it.

Over one lakh devotees witness Kancheepuram temple car festival

Women Break Centuries-Old Barrier, Lead Aarti At Jammu Temple

Devotees at Jammu's Raghunath Temple said the sight of women leading the aarti is inspiring

Consolidating Minority Votes For Congress, Balancing Cabinet Equations: What Awaits CM DKS

Among DK Shivakumar's biggest political challenges will be retaining the AHINDA support base that played a crucial role in bringing Congress to power in 2023.

‘Permanent class of excluded Indians’: Owaisi slams Centre over SIR

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticizes the Election Commission's voter list revision, fearing it could disenfranchise Muslims, women, migrants, and the poor, creating "excluded Indians." He alleges the exercise, which has already removed millions, is a precursor to identifying illegal immigrants. The Supreme Court, however, has upheld the EC's authority to ensure accurate electoral rolls.

"Vijay Bro": DMK Adopts Gen Z Lingo To Reconnect With Young Voters

The DMK has since launched a series of introspection exercises.

Congress bets on D.K. Shivakumar with eye on 2028 polls, Vokkaliga vote and Old Mysore region

The party wants to build a political combination by wooing a chunk of Vokkaliga voters, besides the traditional AHINDA voters, by elevating D.K. Shivakumar

‘Vote Share Plunged From 11% To 3%’: What Annamalai Said In Five-Page Letter To BJP High Command

In the Tamil Nadu assembly, the BJP's strength has decreased from four in 2021 to just one now.

'AIADMK tie-up cost vote share': What 'sidelined' Annamalai told BJP top brass

Former BJP Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai resigned, citing party sidelining and poor election results, including a dropped vote share. He met Amit Shah and Nitin Nabin, with sources divided on his decision to quit. Annamalai reportedly plans a new regional outfit, potentially drawing cadres from the BJP.

Devotees complain about delays in utsava processions of Varadarajaswamy temple in Kancheepuram

Sources said that the 14-km-route was cut down to 200 metres by temple authorities citing lack of time

Make Godavari Pushkarams in 2027 a landmark spiritual and cultural event, says Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

The Godavari basin, which hosts numerous ancient temples and sacred sites, offers immense potential for attracting devotees and visitors from across the country and abroad, he says; the government has already sanctioned 132 development works at an estimated cost of ₹211.97 crore for the mega congregation