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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% at its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Friday. The bank also announced a neutral monetary policy stance.
In a meeting chaired by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, all members agreed to keep the repo rate unchanged. This move aims to maintain a balance between inflation and economic growth.
Indian stock market indices, the Nifty50 and the BSE Sensex, opened in the red on Friday morning. Investors are awaiting the outcome of the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. The Nifty50 was at 25,594.35 at 9:17 am, down 48 points or 0.19%. The Sensex, meanwhile, opened at 83,203.83, down 110 points or 0.13%.
The indices remained in a narrow range in early trading. Analysts say investors are exercising caution and the market's direction is unclear due to the absence of any major domestic triggers. Compared to the previous day, the Sensex closed at 83,313.93 and the Nifty50 closed at 25,642.80.
The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 final proved memorable for cricket fans. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by 6 wickets to win the WPL title for the second time. With this victory, RCB not only won the trophy but also completed the highest successful run chase in history.
In the final match played at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, Delhi Capitals performed brilliantly while batting first. DC's batsmen aggressively scored runs, posting a mammoth total of 203 runs in the stipulated 20 overs. This score was considered strong enough for victory in the final match.
United States President Donald Trump made a major statement on Thursday. He said that the United States and Venezuela together control approximately 68 percent of the world's oil reserves. Trump made this statement during his address at the 74th National Prayer Breakfast.
In his speech, Trump stated that the United States took control of Venezuela in January and would now utilize its oil wealth. Referring to Venezuela's dire economic situation, he said, "They were in a lot of trouble. Yet they have the most oil in the world, maybe even more than us." Trump reiterated that the United States and Venezuela together own 68 percent of the world's oil reserves.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popular program, "Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026," which aims to relieve students of exam stress and inspire them to move forward with a positive mindset, is being held today. This special program will air at 10 a.m. on Friday, in which the Prime Minister will interact with students on important topics such as exams, the learning process, and staying stress-free.
In this special episode, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will encourage students to view exams as an opportunity, not a burden. He shared via social media that this year's "Pariksha Pe Charcha" includes many interesting and useful topics. The Prime Minister said that this platform gives him the opportunity to connect with the country's brightest students, which he always enjoys.
With the beginning of February, the weather in Delhi-NCR is rapidly changing. Winter is slowly withdrawing, and the heat is beginning to be felt. Daytime temperatures are steadily rising, while nights have become less cold than before. According to the Meteorological Department, temperatures are expected to rise further by February 11th.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast, the maximum temperature in Delhi-NCR could reach 25 to 26 degrees Celsius. This will result in a noticeable heat during the day. The minimum temperature will remain above 10 degrees Celsius, and in some areas, it could reach 13 degrees Celsius. This means that a mild heat will be felt even at night.
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