Morning Digest | Ensure Pakistan does not divert loans to foot its defence, third-country debt bills, India tells IMF;Team India looks to finish on a high in Ashwin’s 100th, and more
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India to IMF: Ensure Pakistan does not divert loans to foot its defence, third-country debt bills
Taking a tough stance, India has batted for “stringent monitoring” of any emergency funds provided by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to its financially beleaguered neighbour Pakistan, stressing that such funds must not be redeployed towards defence bills or repayment of loans from other countries.
Sandeshkhali violence | CBI takes custody of TMC’s Sheikh Shahjahan
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on March 6 got the custody of suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sheikh Shahjahan, in a case involving an attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials on January 5.
Congress drafts manifesto with focus on jobs, income support for poor
The universal basic income idea may have not worked for the Congress in the 2019 Lok Sabha election but the party will reintroduce the concept in its 2024 manifesto.
President gives away Sangeet Natak Akademi awards
Equity indices Sensex and Nifty close lower due to auto stocks, foreign fund outflows, and global market concerns.
Rupee falls against dollar on Friday due to foreign fund outflows, U.S. dollar index recovery, and weak domestic markets.
India's HVAC&R industry is booming, with AC market doubling to 15 million units, driven by sustainability and government support.
HSBC reports rapid growth in India's private sector activity, with services leading the way, indicating economic expansion.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan highlights investor-friendly initiatives and growth in investment potential at Invest Kerala Global Summit.
Equity indices decline due to foreign fund outflows, weak US markets, and tariff threats, impacting Sensex and Nifty.
Rupee expected to trade negatively due to weak equities, but cushioned by crude oil prices; influenced by RBI minutes.
S&P Global upgrades Kotak Mahindra Bank's credit rating to 'BBB' after RBI lifts operational curbs, positioning bank for growth.
Adani Green withdraws from Sri Lanka wind farm project amid tariff dispute, government open to future collaboration.
Government extends Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran's tenure until March 2027, following approval by Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India faces $1.4 billion tax demand for allegedly misclassifying imports, customs department warns legal action.
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty decline for third day due to tariff threats, weak Asian markets, and foreign fund outflows.
Rupee strengthens against the dollar, supported by weakening American currency, amid global economic uncertainties and foreign fund outflows.