West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for unity among minority communities amidst growing unrest over the Waqf Act, 2025, assuring protection of their rights and property. She accused the Centre of divisive politics, while violent protests erupted in Murshidabad following the Act’s implementation, leading to internet restrictions.

Amidst global economic uncertainties fueled by trade tariffs, the RBI has cut the repo rate to 6.5% and adopted an accommodative stance, signaling a potential for further rate reductions. While aiming for growth-supportive monetary policy, the RBI acknowledges challenges and revised downwards GDP growth projections for FY 2025-26 to 6.5%.

Stones were allegedly hurled at the police and their vehicles were set on fire during a protest over the Waqf (Amendment) Act in Bengal’s Murshidabad district