– Softening of headline inflation towards 4.5% will create scope for a repo rate cut, says industry body PHDCCI RBI’s decision to maintain a status quo on its policy rates will propel economic activity and boost economic growth, said Sanjeev Agrawal, President, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), in a press statement issued. The continuously accelerating economic growth and softening inflation trajectory, coupled with the status quo in repo rate will lead to much higher GDP growth in FY2025, said Mr. Agrawal. We expect a repo rate cut as and…
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City gears up for Chaitra Navratri
Lucknow: April 9 is the Pratipada of Chaitra Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. Hindu New Year will begin from this day. 9 forms of Mother Goddess are worshiped during 9 days of Navratri. Devotees also observe fast to please the Mother Goddess. According to religious beliefs, by worshiping Goddess Durga as per the rituals during Navratri, all the wishes are fulfilled. The time for establishing the Kalash is also very important. Kalash should be established only at the right time. Time for establishing Kalash from 9 am to sunset: Kalash…
Read MoreSheyphali Sharan takes charge as Principal Director General, PIB
New Delhi: Sheyphali B. Sharan has assumed charge as the Principal Director General, Press Information Bureau upon superannuation of Manish Desai yesterday. Sharan is an officer of the 1990 batch of Indian Information Service. During an illustrious career spanning over three decades, she has held cadre portfolios of largely looking after media publicity work as Press Information Bureau officer for Ministries such as Finance, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. She has also served as the Spokesperson for Election Commission of India. In addition,…
Read MoreIIT Kanpur’s innovative eMasters Degree unveiled
Lucknow: Following the success of previous cohorts, IIT Kanpur is inviting applications for new batches of its eMasters Degree programs in Climate Finance, Business Finance, Fintech, and Quantitative Finance. These programs are designed to create future-ready finance professionals and cater to the growing demand for skilled talent in the finance industry. The flexibility of completing the eMasters degree programs within 1-3 years, makes it a unique and preferred choice for working professionals. Moreover, selection into these programs does not require GATE score. The eMasters in Financial Technology and Management blends…
Read MorePM Modi shares broader vision with Bill Gates
Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bill Gates. During this, he discussed in detail with Bill Gates about the Corona period including G-20 and AI. Also after his conversation, Bill Gates presented some nutrition books as a gift to PM Modi. PM Modi gifted Bill Gates ‘Vocal for Local’ gift hampers, which included Pashmina shawls from Kashmir, saffron, pearls from Tamil Nadu and the famous tea from Darjeeling. PM Narendra Modi discussed renewable energy in India during his meeting with Bill Gates. PM Narendra Modi said, I am happy to…
Read MoreIIT K Professor develops Advanced Hardware Security Module
Kanpur: A MoU to advance Hardware Security Technology was signed between C-HERD and JISA Softech (JISA), an Indian Deep-Tech startup in collaboration with Prof. Debapriya Basu Roy, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, IIT Kanpur. The signing of a MoU highlights a shared commitment to advancing the nation’s capabilities in hardware security technology, and marks a significant step forward in India’s journey towards self-sufficiency in security chip development. JISA will be the first Indian company to build a complete HSM (Hardware Security Module) technology stack from bare metal to application,…
Read MoreJama Masjid Imam to contest Rampur on SP ticket
Rampur: Samajwadi Party has fielded Imam Muhibullah Nadvi of Delhi’s Jama Masjid from Rampur Lok Sabha seat of UP. According to media reports, nomination papers have been sent to Rampur by chartered plane. Meanwhile, a picture of a recent meeting between Imam and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav has also come to light. Maulana Mohibullah Nadvi is originally from Rampur. According to the information, after his candidature was confirmed by SP, he reached Rampur from Delhi late on Tuesday night. Mohibullah Nadvi can file his nomination from Rampur today, because today…
Read MoreVarun Gandhi not contesting elections this time
New Delhi: BJP MP from Pilibhit Varun Gandhi will not contest the Lok Sabha elections 2024. This information has been given by his team. In the statement issued by the team, it has been said that he will campaign for Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Mother Maneka Gandhi from Sultanpur Lok Sabha seat. Bharatiya Janata Party has not given Lok Sabha election ticket to Varun Gandhi from Pilibhit this time. In his place, BJP has fielded Jitin Prasada. BJP has again given ticket to Varun’s mother Maneka Gandhi from Sultanpur. Varun…
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