Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Softer lending rates in the Indian economy due to the transmission of the RBI’s repo rate cuts to other rates, such as bank lending rates and deposit rates, continued in July, leading to an improvement in financial conditions during the month, according to a report released on Wednesday.Key bank lending rates, such as the one-year marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR) and auto loan rate, eased 15 bps to 8.75 per cent and 7 bps, respectively to 9.19 per cent, whil…

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The US government has reportedly declined to provide specific answers regarding the fate of Pakistan Air Force-operated F-16 fighter jets during ‘Operation Sindoor’. The US State Department stated, “We refer you to the Government of Pakistan to discuss its F-16s,” according to NDTV.The U.S. reportedly maintains continuous oversight of Pakistan’s F-16 fleet through US contractors known as Technical Support Teams (TSTs). These teams are deployed in Pakistan aroun…

Kolkata, Aug 13 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday approved the constitution of Political Affairs Committee, Pradesh Election Committee and Executive Committee for West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee (WBPCC). The party also appointed officer bearers and district presidents for the state Congress unit.Former Jammu and Kashmir minister and senior Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir has been made a member in the newly-constituted Political Affairs Committee and Election Commi…

Beijing/New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to visit India on August 18 for talks under the Special Representative mechanism, reports indicated on Wednesday. The visit is scheduled to take place shortly before Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit scheduled to take place at Tianjin later this month.On August 8, China stated that it welcomes PM Modi’s participation in the SCO Summit.At a briefing on …

Bhopal, Aug 13 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will hold a roundtable meeting with over 15 leading apparel and textile brand representatives from across the country and abroad on investment opportunities at his residence in Bhopal on Thursday. The meeting will feature a detailed presentation on the state’s advanced industrial infrastructure, including PM Mitra Park, skilled workforce, and strategic location, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said in a statement on Wednesday.Du…

Bhopal, Aug 13 (IANS) On the sixth day since her disappearance, there is still no trace of Archana Tiwari, the 28-year-old civil judge aspirant from Madhya Pradesh’s Katni, whose journey from home for Raksha Bandhan turned into a haunting mystery. She had reportedly boarded the Indore–Bilaspur Narmada Express on the evening of August 7, leaving behind a note in her hostel register that she would return by August 17. But somewhere between Indore and Katni, she vanished without a trace. Her last…

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher does not understand the narrative that has labelled Liverpool as favourites to defend their league title, claiming there is much more to football than buying the best players. Carragher cited Sunday’s Community Shield as a prime example of how unpredictable football is, with Crystal Palace defeating Liverpool on penalty shootouts.”I don’t get this narrative that Liverpool are going to run away with it. If you look at history, it could t…

Chennai, Aug 13 (IANS) Tamil Thalaivas have announced Pawan Sehrawat as the Captain and Arjun Deshwal as the vice-captain for Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). The announcement marks the beginning of a new chapter for the team as it sets its sights on glory.Widely celebrated as the High Flyer of PKL, Pawan Sehrawat is one of the most dynamic players in the league’s history. He became the most expensive player in PKL when Tamil Thalaivas signed him for ₹2.26 crore in Season 9. Repres…

Jalandhar, Aug 13 (IANS) Kerala Hockey, Le Puducherry Hockey, Chhattisgarh Hockey, and Goans Hockey win in Division ‘C’ while Hockey Chandigarh, Hockey Uttarakhand, and Delhi emerge victorious in their Division ‘B’ league matches on Day 2 of the 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship here on Wednesday.The day began with a Division ‘C’, Pool A match in which Kerala Hockey built on their form with a dominant 8-3 win over Telangana Hockey. Captain Muhammed Kaif (14′, 57′) and Adity …

Chennai, Aug 13 (IANS) Congratulating Superstar Rajinikanth on completing 50 glorious years in the film industry, actor and producer Sivakarthikeyan on Wednesday thanked the acting ace for inspiring him. Sivakarthikeyan took to his social media pages to say, “Thalaivaaa, I grew up watching you, mimicked you, and walked in your footsteps – to be in the same field as you is my greatest fortune. Thank you for inspiring me, and congratulations on your 50 years of magnanimous legacy. #Coolie will be …