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Here are the latest news updates from India:
Top News
- India's COVID-19 cases surge past 25 million: India has reported 25,072,216 COVID-19 cases, with 3,434,851 active cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- PM Modi to address nation on COVID-19 situation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation today to discuss the COVID-19 situation and the government's measures to combat the pandemic.
- India's economy grows 1.6% in Q1: India's economy grew 1.6% in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, according to the National Statistical Office (NSO).
Business News
- Sensex rises 300 points: The BSE Sensex rose 300 points to close at 52,500, while the Nifty50 gained 90 points to close at 15,850.
- RBI keeps interest rates unchanged: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the interest rates unchanged, citing inflation concerns.
- India's foreign exchange reserves rise: India's foreign exchange reserves rose to $590.8 billion, according to the Reserve Bank of India.
Sports News
- India wins T20I series against Sri Lanka: India won the T20I series against Sri Lanka 3-0, with a 78-run victory in the final match.
- Rohit Sharma to lead India in T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma will lead India in the T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates and Oman from October 17 to November 14.
- Indian cricket team to tour South Africa: The Indian cricket team will tour South Africa in August and September for a three-match Test series.
Entertainment News
- Akshay Kumar's 'Bell Bottom' to release on August 19: Akshay Kumar's spy thriller 'Bell Bottom' will release on August 19.
- Deepika Padukone to star in 'The Intern' remake: Deepika Padukone will star in the Indian remake of the Hollywood film 'The Intern', alongside Amitabh Bachchan.
- Bollywood stars pay tribute to Rishi Kapoor: Bollywood stars have paid tribute to late actor Rishi Kapoor, who passed away on April 30.
Other News
- India's monsoon season to be normal: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a normal monsoon season this year, with a 100% probability of normal rainfall.
- India's vaccination drive to reach 1 billion mark: India's COVID-19 vaccination drive is expected to reach the 1 billion mark soon, with over 900 million doses administered so far.
- India's railway network to be upgraded: The Indian Railways is planning to upgrade its network, with a focus on improving passenger amenities and increasing the speed of trains.
These are some of the latest news updates from India. Stay tuned for more updates!