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BusinessNITI Aayog Member Arvind Virmani has maintained India's GDP growth forecast at 7% for the year, with an uncertainty margin of plus or minus 1%. He cited unresolved trade issues and global developments as factors influencing this outlook. Virmani also supported a gradual move towards cost-based UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) after subsidies helped establish the payments platform.
Economic Times·
PoliticsPunjabi singer and lyricist Gill Raunta joined Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) at a Mohali event attended by leaders including Tarsem Singh, Manpreet Singh Ayali, and MP Sarabjit Singh Khalsa. The party inaugurated its Puadh region office, expanding under jailed MP Amritpal Singh. Leaders discussed strengthening the organization ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. Gill Raunta is a noted artist from Moga district.
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WorldAfter over 35,000 vehicles traveled to Nainital, Bhawali, Bhimtal, and Kainchi Dham in one day, Nainital police have implemented a new traffic plan. Travelers planning to visit the hills on Saturday and Sunday evenings should be aware of these changes before starting their journey to avoid delays and congestion.
Aaj Tak··Nainital
TechnologyIn the Netherlands, eyewear retailers have stopped selling Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses due to rising public concerns about privacy. Reports indicate an increase in secret recordings of women, with videos reportedly shared in online communities. The Dutch Data Protection Authority is investigating the matter amid widespread public outrage.
Economic Times·
WorldIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar a hero for his life-saving actions during a mid-air emergency on September 30. Netanyahu invited Machchhar and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to light a torch at Israel's Independence Day ceremony. The incident involved an Omani co-pilot attacking Machchhar with an axe, causing the plane to descend over 17,000 feet before a hijacking distress signal was sent.
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EntertainmentVijay Deverakonda posted a delightful video on social media featuring his wife Rashmika Mandanna playfully teasing him. The actor described his wife as his daily source of entertainment, highlighting their lighthearted and affectionate relationship.
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Economic Times·
NITI Aayog Member Arvind Virmani has maintained India's GDP growth forecast at 7% for the year, with an uncertainty margin of plus or minus 1%. He cited unresolved trade issues and global developments as factors influencing this outlook. Virmani also supported a gradual move towards cost-based UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) after subsidies helped establish the payments platform.
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