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Federal Reserve kicks off a two-day policy meeting on Tuesday with officials widely expected to keep interest rates on hold for now, but also flagging in new economic projections whether they feel rates still need to rise further before the end of the year. A new policy statement and interest rate decision will be released at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT) on Wednesday, with Fed Chair Jerome Powell scheduled to hold a press conference at 2:30 p.m.

Mint brings you the background of the case: Hardeep Singh Nijjar became a prominent face in the pro-Khalistan movement in Canada after moving there in 1996. He took on a key role in groups like Sikhs for Justice and founded the Khalistan Tiger Force. Earlier this year, India designated the KTF as a terrorist organization, saying it received financial and logistical support from foreign handlers to carry out terrorist activities in India.

Federal Reserve kicks off a two-day policy meeting on Tuesday with officials widely expected to keep interest rates on hold for now, but also flagging in new economic projections whether they feel rates still need to rise further before the end of the year. A new policy statement and interest rate decision will be released at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT) on Wednesday, with Fed Chair Jerome Powell scheduled to hold a press conference at 2:30 p.m. to elaborate. Investors in contracts tied to the federal funds rate consider it a near certainty the U.S. central bank will leave the benchmark federal funds rate at the current range of between 5.25% and 5.5%, a step consistent with the Fed's shift to a slower and more considered pace of rate increases. From March 2022 through May 2023 the Fed raised rates at 10 successive meetings — by anywhere from a quarter to three quarters of a point — as it fought the worst rise of inflation since the early 1980s. In June the Fed paused, but the quarterly economic projections accompanying that decision showed 12 of 18 policymakers still anticipated two more quarter-point rate increases by the end of the year.

'Just like we've shifted from carbon credit to green credit, can we also change this pattern… instead of celebrating the consumer rights day worldwide out of compulsion, can we take the leadership in talking about consumer care day,' he said. 'Once we start celebrating consumer care day, you will see the change in the environment with big positive signals.' Modi's speech is timely, given the growing concerns about the impact of businesses on consumers and the environment.

public health and geopolitical instability that are impeding efforts to address pressing global issues. The theme of the 78th session of the UNGA is “Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and sustainability for all." Beside President Joe Biden of the United States, none of the leaders of the five permanent members of the Security Council—namely the US, Russia, China, France and Britain—are attending the UNGA session.

Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday launched Kisan Rin portal along with Weather Information Network Data Systems (WINDS) manual in Delhi. The portal will serve as an integrated hub to offer a comprehensive view of farmer data, loan disbursement specifics, interest subvention claims, and scheme utilisation progress. The finance minister also unveiled the Ghar Ghar KCC campaign to achieve saturation of the scheme.

Women's Reservation bill in the Lok Sabha, Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said that the ruling BJP government is not giving credit to the Congress as the Bill was already passed in the Rajya Sabha during the previous UPA led government. «They don't give us credit but I want to bring to their notice that the Women Reservation Bill was already passed in 2010, » Kharge said while addressing the Rajya Sabha. During the House proceedings, a controversy erupted after Kharge said that all political parties had a habit of choosing weak women as representatives. «Literacy rate of women from Scheduled Caste is less and that's why political parties have a habit of choosing weak women and they won't choose those who are educated and can fight,» Kharge said. On Mallikarjun Kharge's statement, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that such remarks are unacceptable. «We respect the leader of the opposition but to make a sweeping statement that all parties choose women who are not effective is absolutely unacceptable. We all have been empowered by our party, PM.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday expressed concern over the slow progress of computerisation in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and urged them to speed up the process to strengthen credit delivery in rural areas.There is still a lot of work to do in digitising RRBs and cooperative banks, she said after launching the ‘Kisan Rin Portal’ and Weather Information Network Data Systems (WINDS) manual here.Cooperative banks are not equally endowed, and their financial health varies, she said, adding ramping up capacity in the sector is taking place under the Ministry of Cooperation headed by Home Minister Amit Shah.

G20 leaders in India, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday underscored that it is time for a «global compromise» as he told Heads of State and Government here that the world needs statesmanship and not gamesmanship to deal with current challenges. «Divides are widening within countries. Democracy is under threat. Authoritarianism is on the march.

new Parliament building, which had its maiden sittings of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, narrates the stories of India's democratic traditions from the Vedic period to the present day. The growth of democracy in the country is depicted through a series of exhibits in the Constitution Hall of the new building, which itself is inspired by the Sri Yantra, used for worship in the Hindu traditions and considered a source of pure energy. «Commencing a new chapter in India's vibrant democracy, the new Parliament building stands as a beacon of hope and progress. It symbolises our nation's aspirations and the boundless possibilities of our future,» Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.

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UBS Group Chief Executive Sergio Ermotti said the bank will give investors an outline of its growth strategy early next year and signaled the direction of plans to grow in the U.S., as the lender progresses with the integration of Credit Suisse.

As Federal Reserve officials conclude their two-day meeting on Wednesday, it is widely anticipated that interest rates will remain unchanged.

KCC (Kisan Credit Card) loans, said Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar during the launch of Kisan Rin Portal and Ghar Ghar KCC Abhiyan on Tuesday. The Centre will be re-launching KCC initiatives to provide loans upto Rs 3 lakh. The minister also stated that nearly Rs 1.41 lakh crore has been disbursed against premium of Rs 29,000 crore under PM Fasal Bima Yojana, reported ET Now. The event was attended by Union finance and corporate affairs minister, Nirmala Sitharaman as well.

ICC) has charged eight people including players, officials and a couple of Indian team owners, Parag Sanghvi and Krishan Kumar Chaudhary on different counts of corruption during the 2021 edition of Emirates T10 League. The two Indians were co-owners of the team Pune Devils and one of their players in that edition, former Bangladesh Test batter Nasir Hossain has also been charged for breach of league's anti-corruption code. The third Indian, who is indulged in corrupt activities, is a little-known batting coach named Sunny Dhillon. «The charges relate to the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket League and attempts to corrupt matches in that tournament — these attempts were disrupted.

The Albanese government has released draft legislation to impose penalties of up to $780 million for tax promoter breaches as part of its response to the PwC tax leaks scandal.

Russia launched a massive drone attack on the western city of Lviv early Tuesday, damaging a warehouse facility in a fiery blaze and killing one man, Ukrainian authorities said. Ukraine intercepted 27 of 30 Shahed drones overnight, the Air Force said.

Canada has said it will conduct its first-ever category-based Express Entry selection for newcomers with work experience in the transport sector. The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) unveiled significant changes to Canada's Express Entry system, focusing on category-based selection to address labor shortages and bolster economic objectives. This initiative aims to invite candidates possessing specific work experience or proficiency in the French language to apply for permanent residence. Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, announced the launch of the first round of invitations, geared towards transport occupations within the Express Entry framework.

Since Federal Reserve officials last met in July, the economy has moved in the direction they hoped to see: Inflation continues to ease, if more slowly than most Americans would like, while growth remains solid and the job market cools

As federal student loan payments make a comeback in October 2023, managing them on top of credit card debt may become increasingly difficult