RBI raises inflation forecast for Q1 FY27 to 4%
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday announced the central bank's raised CPI inflation forecast for Q1 and Q2 FY27 at 4% and 4.2%, respectively. The slight upward revision in inflation outlook was mainly due to the rise in prices of precious metals, Malhotra said. Excluding precious metals, the underlying inflation pressures remain muted, he added.
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10:53 am Friday, 06 February, 2026
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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday announced the central bank's raised CPI inflation forecast for Q1 and Q2 FY27 at 4% and 4.2%, respectively. The slight upward revision in inflation outlook was mainly due to the rise in prices of precious metals, Malhotra said. Excluding precious metals, the underlying inflation pressures remain muted, he added.
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J&K leads northern states in per capita income growth since 2019
Jammu and Kashmir's per capita income grew at a compound annual growth rate of 8.81% between April 2019 and March 2025, according to the J&K government’s Economic Survey 2025-26. This was higher than that of Himachal (6.54%), Delhi (6.74%), and Punjab (7.46%), the Economic Survey, tabled in the Assembly on Thursday said. Notably, Article 370 was also abrogated in 2019.
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10:48 am Friday, 06 February, 2026
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Jammu and Kashmir's per capita income grew at a compound annual growth rate of 8.81% between April 2019 and March 2025, according to the J&K government’s Economic Survey 2025-26. This was higher than that of Himachal (6.54%), Delhi (6.74%), and Punjab (7.46%), the Economic Survey, tabled in the Assembly on Thursday said. Notably, Article 370 was also abrogated in 2019.
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UP CM Yogi orders FIR against 'Ghooskhor Pandat' over caste insult
Lucknow's Hazratganj Police registered an FIR against Manoj Bajpayee-starrer 'Ghooskhor Pandat' and Netflix, alleging insults to caste identity, on UP CM Yogi Adityanath's orders. As per the FIR, the content of the web series' trailer promotes caste-based humiliation. Further, Mumbai-based Film Makers Combine (FMC) also sent a notice to makers, demanding restraint in the use of the title.
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11:10 am Friday, 06 February, 2026
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Lucknow's Hazratganj Police registered an FIR against Manoj Bajpayee-starrer 'Ghooskhor Pandat' and Netflix, alleging insults to caste identity, on UP CM Yogi Adityanath's orders. As per the FIR, the content of the web series' trailer promotes caste-based humiliation. Further, Mumbai-based Film Makers Combine (FMC) also sent a notice to makers, demanding restraint in the use of the title.
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What does an unchanged repo rate mean for home loan borrowers?
The unchanged repo rate at 5.25% brings no immediate relief for home loan borrowers as there would be no immediate decrease in EMIs. Fixed-rate borrowers will see no direct impact unless they choose to refinance or switch lenders. With the 125-bps rate cut over past year, borrowers with a ₹50-lakh home loan over 20 years could save ₹9.29 lakh interest.
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11:10 am Friday, 06 February, 2026
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The unchanged repo rate at 5.25% brings no immediate relief for home loan borrowers as there would be no immediate decrease in EMIs. Fixed-rate borrowers will see no direct impact unless they choose to refinance or switch lenders. With the 125-bps rate cut over past year, borrowers with a ₹50-lakh home loan over 20 years could save ₹9.29 lakh interest.
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RBI announces upward revision in real GDP growth estimates for FY27
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced an upward revision in India's real GDP growth projections for the first half of FY27. Projection for Q1 has been revised to 6.9%, up from 6.7% projected in December 2025, and for Q2, it has been revised from 6.8% to 7%. The full-year growth forecast for 2025-26 was also raised to 7.4% from 7.3%.
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News By: Garima Garg
11:01 am Friday, 06 February, 2026
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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced an upward revision in India's real GDP growth projections for the first half of FY27. Projection for Q1 has been revised to 6.9%, up from 6.7% projected in December 2025, and for Q2, it has been revised from 6.8% to 7%. The full-year growth forecast for 2025-26 was also raised to 7.4% from 7.3%.
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DSP accused by businessman of causing him ₹2 cr losses suspended
Chhattisgarh DSP Kalpana Verma has been suspended weeks after a businessman accused her of misusing her position and causing him ₹2 crore financial losses. "She was suspended as her conduct as an officer was unbecoming of civil servant," a police officer said. The businessman, who allegedly had an affair with Verma, showed WhatsApp chat with her to support his allegations.
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11:28 am Friday, 06 February, 2026
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Chhattisgarh DSP Kalpana Verma has been suspended weeks after a businessman accused her of misusing her position and causing him ₹2 crore financial losses. "She was suspended as her conduct as an officer was unbecoming of civil servant," a police officer said. The businessman, who allegedly had an affair with Verma, showed WhatsApp chat with her to support his allegations.
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11:28 am Friday, 06 February, 2026
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Trump launches TrumpRx website to sell medicines at lower costs
The US administration launched TrumpRx, a website intended to help patients buy prescription drugs directly at discounted rates. "You're going to save a fortune," President Donald Trump said at the launch, adding, "This is also...good for overall health care." The site debuts with over 40 medications, including weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, as part of efforts to address high drug costs.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
11:23 am Friday, 06 February, 2026
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The US administration launched TrumpRx, a website intended to help patients buy prescription drugs directly at discounted rates. "You're going to save a fortune," President Donald Trump said at the launch, adding, "This is also...good for overall health care." The site debuts with over 40 medications, including weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, as part of efforts to address high drug costs.
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11:23 am Friday, 06 February, 2026
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Successful completion of trade deals augurs well for economic outlook: RBI
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, in his Monetary Policy address, said the "successful completion of trade deals augurs well for the economic outlook". Deals with the European Union and the US will support exports over medium term, making growth outlook positive, he said. "Geopolitical tensions, volatility in international financial markets, and shifting trade patterns pose risks to the outlook," he warned.
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News By: Garima Garg
11:20 am Friday, 06 February, 2026
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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, in his Monetary Policy address, said the "successful completion of trade deals augurs well for the economic outlook". Deals with the European Union and the US will support exports over medium term, making growth outlook positive, he said. "Geopolitical tensions, volatility in international financial markets, and shifting trade patterns pose risks to the outlook," he warned.
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11:20 am Friday, 06 February, 2026
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First thing Suryakumar plays in car now is Hanuman Chalisa, unimaginable 4 years ago: Friend
India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav's friend Siddhant Adhatrao revealed that the first thing Suryakumar plays in the car now is Hanuman Chalisa. "I would've never imagined this four years ago...but now it's a ritual. Whenever I used to play Ganpati aarti, he used to say, 'Change it now'...Look at him now...he knows more about gods than we know," he added.
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11:16 am Friday, 06 February, 2026
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India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav's friend Siddhant Adhatrao revealed that the first thing Suryakumar plays in the car now is Hanuman Chalisa. "I would've never imagined this four years ago...but now it's a ritual. Whenever I used to play Ganpati aarti, he used to say, 'Change it now'...Look at him now...he knows more about gods than we know," he added.
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UP govt makes PAN card mandatory for property registration
The Uttar Pradesh government has made PAN cards mandatory for property registration, stating that no sale or purchase of immovable property can proceed without one. Officials said the step aims to curb suspicious and benami transactions and improve transparency. The move also focuses on preventing financial crimes, especially in property deals taking place along the India-Nepal border regions.
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11:44 am Friday, 06 February, 2026
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The Uttar Pradesh government has made PAN cards mandatory for property registration, stating that no sale or purchase of immovable property can proceed without one. Officials said the step aims to curb suspicious and benami transactions and improve transparency. The move also focuses on preventing financial crimes, especially in property deals taking place along the India-Nepal border regions.
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World-class tech isn't domain of the West anymore: Ola CEO to Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Tesla had achieved a "major breakthrough" by scaling the dry electrode process for lithium battery production. Ola Electric founder-CEO, Bhavish Aggarwal, replied that his company has been using its dry coating process since last year, with lakhs of cells already in customer vehicles. "World-class tech isn't the domain of the West anymore," Aggarwal said.
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11:44 am Friday, 06 February, 2026
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Tesla had achieved a "major breakthrough" by scaling the dry electrode process for lithium battery production. Ola Electric founder-CEO, Bhavish Aggarwal, replied that his company has been using its dry coating process since last year, with lakhs of cells already in customer vehicles. "World-class tech isn't the domain of the West anymore," Aggarwal said.
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Malayalam actor Maniyanpilla Raju booked in hit-and-run case
An FIR was registered against Malayalam actor Maniyanpilla Raju after he injured two bike riders, Sooraj and Nidev, in a hit-and-run, according to Manorama. As per the FIR, Raju rammed into a Royal Enfield motorcycle. Further, he didn't stop the vehicle after the accident, to provide first aid to the injured, or inform the police before fleeing the scene.
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11:37 am Friday, 06 February, 2026
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An FIR was registered against Malayalam actor Maniyanpilla Raju after he injured two bike riders, Sooraj and Nidev, in a hit-and-run, according to Manorama. As per the FIR, Raju rammed into a Royal Enfield motorcycle. Further, he didn't stop the vehicle after the accident, to provide first aid to the injured, or inform the police before fleeing the scene.
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11:37 am Friday, 06 February, 2026
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PM warns students against betting apps during Pariksha Pe Charcha
PM Narendra Modi, while interacting with students during the Pariksha Pe Charcha event, warned them against using online betting apps. "We should not allow online betting and gambling in games in our country. We have also made laws regarding it," he said. Speaking about internet & technology, he said, "Don’t waste time on it because it’s cheap and easily accessible."
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11:59 am Friday, 06 February, 2026
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PM Narendra Modi, while interacting with students during the Pariksha Pe Charcha event, warned them against using online betting apps. "We should not allow online betting and gambling in games in our country. We have also made laws regarding it," he said. Speaking about internet & technology, he said, "Don’t waste time on it because it’s cheap and easily accessible."
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RBI proposes doubling collateral-free MSME loan limit to ₹20 lakh
The Reserve Bank of India has proposed to raise the limit on collateral-free loans to MSMEs from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh. The measure is expected to boost financial inclusion and improve access to formal credit for smaller enterprises. Separately, the central bank proposed to allow banks to lend to real estate investment trusts (REITs) with certain safeguards.
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12:11 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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The Reserve Bank of India has proposed to raise the limit on collateral-free loans to MSMEs from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh. The measure is expected to boost financial inclusion and improve access to formal credit for smaller enterprises. Separately, the central bank proposed to allow banks to lend to real estate investment trusts (REITs) with certain safeguards.
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Why a potential trade deal with 6 Arab nations important to India?
India resumed talks on a free trade agreement with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which comprises six Arab nations (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain & Oman). Trade deal with GCC would benefit food processing, infrastructure, petrochemicals, and information and communications technology sectors. It'll further cement relations with countries where around 10 million Indians live and work.
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12:07 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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India resumed talks on a free trade agreement with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which comprises six Arab nations (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain & Oman). Trade deal with GCC would benefit food processing, infrastructure, petrochemicals, and information and communications technology sectors. It'll further cement relations with countries where around 10 million Indians live and work.
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'You're a child, sit quietly,' Nitish Kumar tells Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar Assembly
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav were engaged in verbal duels in Bihar Legislative Assembly on Thursday. As Tejashwi repeatedly interrupted the CM, Kumar asked him to "sit quietly and listen". "Hey, sit down. You're a child. Your father is of same age as me," Nitish told Tejashwi. Tejashwi was seen smiling at Nitish's remarks.
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12:07 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav were engaged in verbal duels in Bihar Legislative Assembly on Thursday. As Tejashwi repeatedly interrupted the CM, Kumar asked him to "sit quietly and listen". "Hey, sit down. You're a child. Your father is of same age as me," Nitish told Tejashwi. Tejashwi was seen smiling at Nitish's remarks.
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Mahua Moitra files FIRs against those sharing her 'fabricated' chats with Prashant Kishor
TMC MP Mahua Moitra has filed FIRs against several X accounts for sharing her alleged leaked chats with Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor. Screenshots of chats from an iCloud account, 'prashantkishor@icloud.com', hinting at an alleged relationship between the leaders went viral. Calling the chats "fabricated", Mahua accused Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri of orchestrating this.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
12:29 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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TMC MP Mahua Moitra has filed FIRs against several X accounts for sharing her alleged leaked chats with Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor. Screenshots of chats from an iCloud account, 'prashantkishor@icloud.com', hinting at an alleged relationship between the leaders went viral. Calling the chats "fabricated", Mahua accused Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri of orchestrating this.
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J&K BJP MLA says no 'Pir Panjal' exists, clash erupts in Assembly
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly saw a clash after BJP leader-LoP Sunil Sharma said that no such region by the name Pir Panjal exists. This prompted MLAs from Rajouri and Poonch, which together constitute the belt, to demand an apology and create an uproar. 'Pir' means a Sufi saint; 'Panjal' is derived from Panchaladeva, the deity of the Panchala region.
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12:26 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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Jammu and Kashmir Assembly saw a clash after BJP leader-LoP Sunil Sharma said that no such region by the name Pir Panjal exists. This prompted MLAs from Rajouri and Poonch, which together constitute the belt, to demand an apology and create an uproar. 'Pir' means a Sufi saint; 'Panjal' is derived from Panchaladeva, the deity of the Panchala region.
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US conducts 'lethal' strike on alleged drug boat, 2 killed
The US Southern Command said it conducted a lethal kinetic strike on another boat that was allegedly carrying drugs, killing two people, in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. "Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations," read the statement. "No US military forces were harmed," it added.
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
12:18 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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The US Southern Command said it conducted a lethal kinetic strike on another boat that was allegedly carrying drugs, killing two people, in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. "Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations," read the statement. "No US military forces were harmed," it added.
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Bitcoin's value more than halves from all-time high, erases ₹117,37,115-crore wealth
The value of the world's largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin has more than halved from its all-time high value of $126,198.07, which it hit in October 2025. As of Friday, Bitcoin's value had dipped 52% to $60,074.20, erasing about $1.3 trillion (₹117,37,115 crore) in the crypto's market value. In the past week, Bitcoin's value fell nearly 21% as global markets bleed.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
12:18 pm Friday, 06 February, 2026
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The value of the world's largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin has more than halved from its all-time high value of $126,198.07, which it hit in October 2025. As of Friday, Bitcoin's value had dipped 52% to $60,074.20, erasing about $1.3 trillion (₹117,37,115 crore) in the crypto's market value. In the past week, Bitcoin's value fell nearly 21% as global markets bleed.
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