FOMC policy meeting: Jerome Powell-led US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged; flags ‘uncertainty’ related to impact of Iran war

Jerome Powell (AP file photo) US Federal Reserve policy: Jerome Powell-led Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on Wednesday kept interest rates unchanged within the 3.50%-3.75% band. “In support of its goals, the Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3‑1/2 to 3‑3/4 percent. In considering the extent and timing…

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Thomas Cup and Uber Cup badminton draw: India set for though start – see full groups list here | Badminton News

India’s Lakshya Sen (Photo by AP) NEW DELHI: India’s badminton teams are heading into a challenging start at the upcoming Thomas Cup and Uber Cup, with both men’s and women’s sides drawn against strong opponents, including defending champions China. The tournament will be held in Horsens, Denmark from April 24 to May 3. Watch Cricket…

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U.S. Departments of Education and Labor launch FY 2026 Talent Search Program grants to boost workforce development

ED and Labor Launch FY 2026 Talent Search Grants The U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) have officially announced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 competition for the Talent Search Program, a federal initiative aimed at helping students pursue high-quality postsecondary education, training programs, and Registered Apprenticeships. The program represents a coordinated effort between…

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Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge screening: Arjun Rampal, Celina Jaitly, Shilpa Shetty, Preity Zinta and others attend | Hindi Movie News

Ahead of its theatrical release, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge got a star-studded screening in Mumbai, with several Bollywood celebrities marking their presence. The much-awaited film, headlined by Ranveer Singh, is set to hit cinemas this Thursday. Arjun Rampal, Preity Zinta, Celina Jaitly, Anil Sharma, Shilpa Shetty and others were seen arriving for the screening. Ahead…

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Shikar Dhawan’s ₹5 crore South Delhi and ₹69 crore Gurgaon homes; a peek into cricketer’s lavish lifestyle

Shikhar Dhawan, also known as “Gabbar,” for his fierce and confident batting style, is among India’s most celebrated cricketers. He represented India across formats since his debut in 2010 but his aggressive stroke in ICC tournaments made him famous worldwide. Beyond cricket, he also made headlines for his premium real estate empire, particularly in Delhi…

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Iran executed Swedish citizen: Sweden FM

Sweden’s foreign minister on Wednesday said that Iran had executed a Swedish citizen, after Iranian authorities announced the first execution of a man convicted of spying since the start of its war against Israel and the United States. This was the first public announcement of such an execution since Israel and the United States launched…

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