India’s holdings of US Treasury bill down! Gold finds favour in forex reserves; still among top 20 T-bills investors

Data reveals a decline in India’s US T-bill investments in June compared to the previous year, whilst its gold reserves increased during this period. (AI image) US Treasury bills seem to be losing favour, with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stepping up gold holdings to increase India’s foreign exchange reserves. India’s central bank has…

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‘Connectivity should respect sovereignty’: At SCO Summit, PM Modi’s message to China; veiled dig on BRI | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a veiled jibe at China’s Belt and Road Initiative as he said that connectivity loses its trust and meaning if it bypasses sovereignty.While speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in China’s Tianjin, PM Modi pointed to the SCO Charter and said that connectivity should always…

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Big boost! India’s manufacturing PMI hits 17.5-year high; rate of output expansion quickest in nearly 5 years

The HSBC report indicated that substantial domestic demand continued to support significant increases in factory orders. (AI image) In a big boost for the Indian economy, the manufacturing sector Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to a 17.5-year high in August.The manufacturing sector demonstrated increased growth in August, with PMI rising to 59.3 from July’s 59.1,…

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‘Mahavtar Narsimha’ roars past Akshay Kumar’s Housefull 5, becomes third biggest Hindi hit of 2025 | Hindi Movie News

Ashwin Kumar’s animated film, Mahavtar Narsimha, has become a surprise hit of 2025, grossing Rs 183.79 crore and surpassing Housefull 5 at the Hindi box office. Its strong storytelling and emotional connect resonated with audiences, leading to positive reviews and sustained collections. The film’s success highlights shifting audience tastes and opens doors for more ambitious…

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Watch: PM Modi, Putin walk past Pakistan PM at SCO Summit; Shehbaz Sharif left looking on | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin were seen sharing light moments and walking hand-in-hand during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin on Monday, while Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif looked on as the leaders passed him during the group photo session.PM Modi, Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping…

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‘Brahmins profiteering’: Trump trade adviser’s latest jibe at India over Russian oil; defends tariffs

Peter Navarro (File photo) US President Donald Trump’s advisor Peter Navarro renewed his criticism of India, accusing the country of indirectly funding Russia’s war in Ukraine through discounted oil purchases—and claiming that Brahmins are profiting at the expense of Indians.“Look, Modi’s a great leader. I don’t understand why he’s getting into bed with Putin and…

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