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IMD issues weather warnings across India amid forecast of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds

Representative image: canva The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded weather warnings as some parts of the nation are expected to receive heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds in the coming days. All the tourists and residents are required to stay vigilant and exercise all necessary precautions as unsuitable weather conditions prevail over the Southern…

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India’s GDP growth: IMF revises forecast upwards to 6.6%; 2026 outlook revised downwards on Trump tariff impact

In India, growth is projected to be 6.6 percent in 2025 and 6.2 percent in 2026. (AI image) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday raised India’s GDP growth outlook for 2025 to 6.6% from 6.4% earlier, while downgrading the GDP growth projections for 2026 to 6.2%.“In India, growth is projected to be 6.6 percent…

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Germany economy outlook: Growth forecast rises to 0.2% in 2025; rebound expected at 1.3% in 2026

The German government on Wednesday raised its growth projections, saying Europe’s largest economy is now expected to narrowly avoid stagnation in 2025 before accelerating to 1.3% in 2026. The previous forecast in April had predicted zero growth for 2025 this had been upgraded to 0.2%,, while the estimate for next year has been upgraded from…

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Jammu: Schools closed for two days due to rain forecast; Vaishno Devi yatra halted till October 8 | India News

JAMMU: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) ordered the closure of all government and private schools across Jammu division for two days in view of the Met office forecast of heavy rains from October 5, Sunday to October 7, Tuesday.Naseem Javaid Chowdhary (JKAS), director school education of Jammu, said in his order that in…

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Jammu and Kashmir: Vaishno Devi closed for three days from today after rain forecast | India News

File photo: Vaishno Devi temple JAMMU: Vaishno Devi temple in J&K’s Reasi district will be closed to devotees for three days from Sunday (October 5-7) following the forecast of heavy rain in several areas of Jammu and south Kashmir.The closure comes less than a month after the shrine reopened following a 22-day shutdown since Aug…

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RBI holds rates and hikes growth forecast as it unveils biggest regulatory reform in a decade

MUMBAI: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra on Tue unveiled the biggest regulatory overhaul in nearly a decade, aimed at strengthening banks, expanding credit flow to corporates including for acquisitions, enhancing consumer protection, and advancing the internationalisation of the rupee. The reforms are expected to help the economy achieve the 6.8% higher growth forecast by RBI on…

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RBI policy outlook: Morgan Stanley sees two 25 bps cuts by December; inflation forecast slashed to 2.4% for FY26

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to cut policy rates by 25 basis points each in October and December, bringing the terminal rate down to 5 per cent, global brokerage Morgan Stanley has projected in its latest report. The easing cycle is supported by sustained disinflation and inflation undershooting the central bank’s 4…

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