Japan’s agency R&I upgrades India’s sovereign credit rating

NEW DELHI: Japanese credit rating agency Rating and Investment Information (R&I) on Friday upgraded India’s long-term sovereign credit rating to ‘BBB+’ from ‘BBB’ and retained the “stable” outlook, citing growth prospects, progress on fiscal consolidation, and reforms undertaken by govt. This is the third upgrade by a sovereign credit rating agency this year, following S&P’s…

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Stagnant water spurs dengue fear | Lucknow News

Lucknow: Recent rainfall in city has left behind stagnant water at several localities, creating breeding grounds for mosquitoes and heightening fears of outbreak of vector-borne diseases.So far, 144 dengue cases have been reported in the city, including 30 in the past 15 days. Residents fear numbers could rise further as conditions remain highly conducive for…

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BJP depriving PDA of right to reservation, govt jobs: Akhilesh | Lucknow News

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said the BJP govt was depriving the PDA community of its right to reservation in government jobs by indulging in gorakhdhandha (racketeering) in recruitments and appointments.Accusing the government of casteism, he cited data to back his allegations that people from a particular caste were getting preference in…

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Adopt AI, tech does not take away jobs, Yogi tells youth | Lucknow News

Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday appealed to the youth to adopt Artificial Intelligence and digital technology, saying that technology does not take away jobs but creates new opportunities. “Just as computers opened new possibilities, AI will also provide new directions in agriculture, education and healthcare. If farmers adopt technology, their productivity could increase…

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Kusha Kapila opens up about drastic weight loss journey, says her transformation was driven by acne and mental health struggles | Hindi Movie News

Actress-content creator Kusha Kapila recently shared the real reason behind her dramatic weight loss, revealing that it had little to do with appearance. Speaking to Soha Ali Khan on her podcast, Kusha said her transformation was prompted by severe acne linked to PCOD, which was affecting not only her physical health but also her mental…

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RBI governor tells CCIL to ‘look beyond’ rupee-dollar trades

RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra (File photo) MUMBAI: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra on Thursday urged the Clearing Corporation of India (CCIL) to expand beyond dollar-rupee trades by creating settlement infrastructure for other currency pairs, as part of efforts to deepen markets and internationalise the rupee.“Given the broader objective of internationalisation of INR, CCIL could explore the…

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Tri-Shakti will steer BJP to poll wins: Dharampal Singh | Lucknow News

Lucknow: UP BJP state general secretary (organisation) Dharampal Singh on Friday said the ‘Tri-Shakti’ — Shakti Kendra, robust booths, and effective mandals — will form the basis for BJP’s assured victory in the upcoming poll battles — panchayat elections next year and the 2027 assembly elections.Addressing a meeting of Shakti Centre coordinators, mandal presidents, morcha…

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