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The India Decade. The main stories at 04:08.
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Business. Bajaj Finance launches $1.25 billion share sale to fuel capital expansion. The non-banking lender opens its qualified institutional placement following a board plan to raise ₹175 billion in fresh capital.
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Also this hour. Weather. IMD issues rain and snow alerts across India as new weather system forms. The India Meteorological Department warns of heavy rainfall and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir alongside morning fog in Delhi.
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Culture. National Tribal Literary Festival opens in Delhi to showcase indigenous heritage. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs convenes writers, scholars and artists at India Habitat Centre as part of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2026.
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Politics. Narendra Modi outlines roadmap for agricultural self-reliance at Delhi summit. Addressing 2,000 farmers in New Delhi, the Prime Minister highlighted measures to support small cultivators and expand domestic food processing.
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Turning to Environment. Environment. IEA says green energy expansion saved India $100bn in import costs. Rapid solar and wind adoption strengthens national energy security while setting up $240 billion in projected savings by 2030.
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Weather. Gurez Valley snowfall prompts Kashmir travel advisories and road closures. Local authorities deploy proactive safety measures and suspend traffic on key mountain passes following fresh winter weather in higher reaches.
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Education. NTR Health University reviews 1,622 undergraduate research applications. The Vijayawada institution is expanding research grants for postgraduate students while preparing to launch new digital health modules.
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And finally. Business. RBI repo rate shifts take months to hit home loans and deposits. When the Reserve Bank of India moves its benchmark rate, commercial banks take time to pass the change on to borrowers and savers.
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