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Japanese credit rating agency JCR upgrades India to A-, Finance Ministry welcomes move

September 2, 2026 admin

Finance Ministry says the upgrade comes against the backdrop of a challenging global environment and underscores the continued strengthening of India’s economic fundamental | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has upgraded India’s credit rating by one notch from BBB+’ to ‘A-, it announced on Wednesday, on the back of India’s…

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RBI’s forex swap facility draws over $136 billion; more than $127 billion mobilised via FCNR (B) deposits

September 2, 2026 admin

RBI’s forex swap facility draws over 6 billion; more than 7 billion mobilised via FCNR (B) deposits

File photo for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The foreign exchange inflows — via via Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) FCNR (B) Deposits, Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings (OFCBs) and External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) — under Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) swap facility has crossed $136 billion, surpassing all projections. This is expected to provide a major relief…

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Parkinson’s Law, Butterfly Effect, and the beautiful chaos of deadline day

September 2, 2026 admin

The biggest (read costliest) deadline-day move came as Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez swapped Chelsea’s royal blue for Manchester City’s lighter shade. | Photo Credit: X@ManCity Every deadline day is an opportunity to remember Parkinson’s Law. C. Northcote Parkinson’s 1955 satirical observation that work expands to fill the time available for its completion was validated once…

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Stud Poker tipped for feature event

September 2, 2026 admin

Stud Poker, who has been well prepared, is expected to score in the Srikantadatta Narasimharaajawadiyar Memorial Multi Million (1,400m), the feature event of the opening day races to be held here on Thursday (Sept. 3). False rails (width about 2m from 1,600m to the winning post) will be in position. 1. STAR OF MYSORE TROPHY…

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Bengaluru firm Simple Energy forays into family scooter segment

September 2, 2026 admin

Simple Energy unveils modes at Nandi Hills | Photo Credit: The Hindu Bengaluru-based electric vehicle manufacturer Simple Energy on Wednesday launched the Simple Wave, a new range of electric scooters aimed at family buyers. The Simple Wave range comprises three variants and is available in six colours — Pearl White, Coral Red, Twilight Black, Polar…

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Coconut sapling planted to mark World Coconut Day

September 2, 2026 admin

District Collector S. Kandasamy planted a coconut sapling on the Collectorate campus here on Wednesday to mark World Coconut Day. World Coconut Day is observed on September 2 every year to spread awareness on the importance of coconut cultivation, promote coconut-based industries and improve the livelihoods of farmers. Coconut, often referred to as the ‘Kalpavriksha’…

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Mother’s Gift and Storm Majesty excel

September 2, 2026 admin

Mother’s Gift and Storm Majesty excelled when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday (Sept. 2) morning. Inner sand: 600m: Shadow Phoenix (Ajinkya) 42. Easy. 800m: Tempo (S. Kamble) 52, 600/38. Moved well. Caradoc (Mosin) 55, 600/40. Easy. Dancing Cloud (Nazil) 54, 600/41. Slightly urged. Chilton Lodge (Mosin) 51, 600/38. Moved well. Antino (Ramswarup) 52,…

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Preview and Desert Shield impress

September 2, 2026 admin

Preview and Desert Shield impressed when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday morning (Sept. 2). Inner sand: 600m: Xaily (Rajesh K) 40. Moved well. Hidden Dreams (Rajesh K) 40.5. Worked well. Makoto (Rajesh K) 40. Shaped well. 1000m: Queendom (Shreyas) 1-7.5, 600/39.5. Strode out well. Circle Of Dreams (Shreyas) 1-7.5, 600/39.5. In fine trim….

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Norway palace declares court mourning, cancels activities until October 9

September 2, 2026 admin

People queue to enter the Royal Palace Chapel to pay their respects to late King Harald, during his lying in state at the Royal Palace, in Oslo, Norway, on September 2, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters “Norway’s new King Haakon VIII on Wednesday (September 2, 2026) declared a period of mourning for the royal court…

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Tilak, Nidheesh star as South Zone enters the final

September 2, 2026 admin

Skipper Tilak Varma’s unbeaten half-century helped South Zone beat North Zone in the semifinal of the Duleep Trophy in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR An omnipresent Tilak Varma fashioned South Zone’s entry into the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy final with a thumping seven-wicket triumph over North Zone at the BCCI Centre of Excellence here….

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