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Senior citizens form nation’s bedrock: Rajasthan social justice minister

Jaipur, May 28 (PTI) Rajasthan Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Avinash Gehlot on Wednesday said that senior citizens form the bedrock of the nation, and stressed the importance of fostering a society where the elderly are not only supported but also regarded as valued members of the community. Gehlot said that the state government is committed to empowering elderly citizens and making them self-reliant through a range of welfare programmes. Speaking at a state-level workshop focused on the welfare and empowerment of senior citizens, Gehlot said that several initiatives have been taken up by the department, which include the Vriddh

Citing auto sales figures, Congress claims most Indians locked out of consumption economy

New Delhi, May 28 (PTI) Flagging a reported drop in the share of passenger cars in the overall auto sales, the Congress on Wednesday claimed that it points to most Indians being locked out of the consumption economy, growing inequality, stagnant incomes and weak investment. Congress general secretary in-charge of Communications Jairam Ramesh shared a media report which claimed that while the middle class is increasingly unable to transition from two-wheelers to entry-level cars, the sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment is recording a rising share of first-time buyers. There was no immediate response from the government or the BJP. “India

Supporters of Bangladesh’s ex-PM Khaleda Zia rally to call for a general election

DHAKA, Bangladesh, May 28, 2025 (AP) — Tens of thousands of students and youths from a leading Bangladeshi political party rallied in the capital, Dhaka, on Wednesday, calling for a general election in December as discontent grows with the interim government appointed after the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August. Activists from three groups linked to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, or BNP, headed by former prime minister Khaleda Zia gathered on the streets outside its party headquarters, under heightened security. Wednesday’s rally was held after weeks of political tensions after interim leader and Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad

Rupee settles flat 85.40 against US dollar

Mumbai, May 28 (PTI) The rupee pared losses and settled on a flat note at 85.40 (provisional) against the US dollar in a volatile trade on Wednesday amid rising crude oil prices and a negative trend in domestic equities. Forex traders said increased month-end dollar demand added strength to the American currency, keeping the local unit under pressure, while investors also moved cautiously awaiting cues from domestic macroeconomic data. India’s industrial production data for April will be released later in the day, while the GDP growth figures for the first quarter of FY26 are scheduled to be announced on Friday.

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