Termination Day at the Fed? Probably Not

President Trump is not happy with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. With the economy likely to slow under the weight of the administration’s tariffs and corresponding uncertainty, the president thinks the Fed should be cutting rates preemptively. Powell, in contrast, prefers a wait-and-see approach, at least partially out of fear that inflation will resurge if…

Head constable’s son secures 68th rank in Civil Services exam

Director General of Police (DGP) Jitender on Thursday congratulated candidates from police families for their outstanding achievements in Civil Services examinations. | Photo Credit: By Arrangement J. Sai Chaitanya, son of J. Govindu, a head constable in Dichpally, Nizamabad, secured 68th rank in the Civil Services examinations. Sai Chaitanya’s success was celebrated at a ceremony…

Mangalureans miss ‘no shadow day’ phenomenon

Due to cloudy weather in the city on Thursday, Mangalureans missed the ‘no shadow day’ phenomenon. According to a release issued by the Pilikula Regional Science Centre, it had made all arrangements for people to experience the natural phenomenon. “Apart from talks by experts, models were kept at the centre to explain the phenomenon. As…

Pahalgam terror attack: Amit Shah and S. Jaishankar update President Murmu, foreign envoys briefed at MEA headquarters

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday briefed President Droupadi Murmu on Pahalgam terror attack and the actions being taken by the government in its aftermath. The high-level update came amid a flurry of diplomatic activity at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) headquarters in South Block, where…

₹40 crore to revive Badanavalu Khadi centre

The Khadi centre at Badanavalu. | Photo Credit: M.A. SRIRAM The Khadi centre at Badanavalu, which is languishing in neglect, received a boost of ₹40 crore with the State Cabinet giving nod for its revival. The decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting held at M.M. Hills on Thursday. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who announced the…

Pahalgam Terror Attack: Air India, IndiGo reroute international flights after Pakistan shuts airspace for India

Pahalgam terror attack: Leading carriers Air India and IndiGo on Thursday announced that their international flights will take an alternative extended route, after Pakistan closed its airspace for India amid rising diplomatic tensions after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Air India said that due to the announced restriction of Pakistan airspace…