RBI Holds Steady, Political Turmoil in West Bengal, and Global Developments

Key events include the RBI maintaining interest rates, the death of former West Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, political protests in Rajya Sabha, ongoing search efforts in landslide-hit Kerala, and global developments involving Bangladesh and New Zealand. Major opposition protests also highlighted demands for farmer support and resistance to the Waqf bill.

The Reserve Bank of India has kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the ninth consecutive policy meeting, highlighting the need to address high food inflation vigilantly.

In West Bengal, former chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passed away at the age of 80, as announced by CPI(M) state secretary Md Salim.

Political tensions continued in Rajya Sabha with opposition protests and walkouts over Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Olympics, causing Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar to leave the session briefly.

(With inputs from agencies.)