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9:07 AM

Karthik reprimanded for breaching IPL code of conduct

Kolkata-Knight Riders wicket-keeper batsman Dinesh Karthik was for breaching the Indian Premier League's code of conduct during his team's second Qualifier against Delhi Capitals in Sharjah Wednesday night, PTI reported. Kolkata won by three wickets. The breach was not specified but Karthik was seen dislodging a stump out of frustration after he was dismissed during the game.

8:24 AM

Sri Lanka holds interest rates

The Sri Lankan central bank held interest rates steady on Thursday after having raised them in August but said it will take measures as needed to contain inflation pressures while supporting the economic recovery, Reueters reported. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) left the standing deposit facility rate and the standing lending facility rate unchanged at 5.00% and 6.00%, respectively. Both rates were raised by 50 basis points each in August to curb inflationary pressures.

7:31 AM

India offers 'spectrum of opportunities': Sitharaman tells CEOs

India offers a “spectrum of opportunities” for business, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told executives of American companies in Washington, apprising them of her government’s economic programmes. Sitharaman met with Milind Pant, CEO of Amway; B Marc Allen, Chief Strategy Officer of Boeing, and Stanley Erck, CEO of Novavax, PTI reported.

 

6:36 AM

Manmohan Singh stable after hospitalisation

Manmohan Singh, the former prime minister, was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi Wednesday evening after he complained of weakness following a fever. The condition of the 89-year-old leader is stable, Hindustan Times reported citing sources.

 

6:31 AM

PM Modi launches infra connectivity plan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a national plan to ensure integrated planning and implementation of infrastructure projects in the next four years, with focus on expediting works and creating jobs.