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India Set to Lead Global Growth in 2025-26, Says RBI

New Delhi : India is poised to retain its position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy in the financial year 2025–26, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) annual report released on Friday. The central bank highlighted several positive economic indicators that underpin this optimistic projection, including robust private consumption, a stable financial ecosystem,…

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Amit Shah Visits Shelling-Hit Areas in Poonch Interacts with BSF Troops

Jammu, May 30 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah, currently on a two-day visit to the Jammu region, is scheduled to meet families affected by cross-border shelling and interact with Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Poonch district on Friday. The Home Minister departed for Poonch from Jammu this morning. He will address civilians impacted…

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NEET-PG 2025: Supreme Court Ends Multiple Shift Format

New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Friday directed that the NEET-PG 2025 (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate) be conducted in a single shift rather than in multiple shifts. The apex court’s decision comes in response to petitions challenging the previous practice of conducting the exam in two or more shifts, which, according…

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‘Operation Shield’: Punjab Plans Emergency Response Drill on May 31

  Punjab : Punjab will conduct a large-scale mock drill under “Operation Shield” on May 31, following directions from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) aimed at bolstering civil defence mechanisms in the event of a hostile attack or emergency. The drill will involve coordinated participation from various law enforcement agencies, civil defence units, and…

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LIC of India Receives the ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management System Certification from British Standards Institution

30 MAY: LIC of India, the leading Public sector Insurer, has been awarded the ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) certification from the British Standards Institution (BSI) reaffirming that the Insurer’s Operational Resilience, Business Continuity Planning and Risk Management capabilities are consistent with global best practices. The ISO 22301:2019 BCMS accreditation recognises the Insurer’s…

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China Hits Back at U.S. Over Student Visas, Accuses Trump of Exposing Hypocrisy

China has strongly opposed the United States’ recent decision to revoke the student visas of Chinese nationals, accusing Washington of acting out of political bias and undermining its own global image. The reaction comes after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the U.S. would begin canceling visas of Chinese students, particularly those affiliated…

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President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates Literary Conference at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Highlights Enduring Power of Literature

New Delhi, May 30, 2025 : In a landmark celebration of India’s literary heritage, a national literary conference titled “How Much Has Literature Changed?” was held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on May 30. The event, organized by the Sahitya Akademi in collaboration with Rashtrapati Bhavan, brought together eminent writers, poets, and literary thinkers…

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Arshad Warsi Among 59 Banned by SEBI Over Stock Market Misconduct

New Delhi : In a major crackdown on market manipulation using social media, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has barred Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi, his wife Maria Goretti, and 57 other individuals and entities from accessing the securities markets for a period ranging from one to five years. The action stems from…

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Markets in Red at Opening Bell: Sensex, Nifty Decline

New Delhi : Indian equity benchmarks opened on a cautious note on Friday, May 30, 2025, amid mixed global cues and a continuation of the ongoing consolidation phase in domestic markets. The BSE Sensex fell 167.33 points at the opening bell to trade at 81,465.69, while the NSE Nifty shed 15 points to start at…

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Aishwarya Rai’s Unseen Lavender Look From Cannes 2025 Takes Social Media By Storm

May 30, 2025 : Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has once again proved why she remains one of the most iconic faces at the Cannes Film Festival. An unseen photo of the Bollywood star in a lavender suit from Cannes 2025 has gone viral on social media, sending fans into a frenzy and drawing widespread admiration for…

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