United Nations: The Indian economy is projected to expand by 6.6 percent in 2025, primarily supported by robust private consumption and investment, according to a United Nations report that said economic growth in South Asia is expected to remain robust this year mainly driven by the “strong performance” in India. The UN World Economic Situation…
Panaji: People have to decide if they want freebies or better roads, good drainage system, and improved water supply, said economist and 16th Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya on Thursday. He was interacting with the media here after a meeting between a delegation of the commission and top ministers and officials from Goa. To a…
In a shocking twist on international diplomacy, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly threatened to make Canada the 51st state of the United States. This startling proposition, accompanied by an unprecedented warning of potential use of force, has rattled the political landscape on both sides of the border. While this assertion has raised more eyebrows…
New Delhi: Shares of ONGC climbed 3 per cent on Wednesday, on a day when UK’s BP Plc won a bid for ONGC’s giant Mumbai High oil and gas field, offering to raise crude oil production by 44 per cent and natural gas by a staggering 89 per cent over a 10-year period. The stock…
Washington: Challenging the decision of the Biden Administration to investigate the activities of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his companies, an influential Republican lawmaker on Tuesday said such selective actions risk damaging critical alliance partners. In a strongly worded letter to US Attorney General Merrick B Garland, Congressman Lance Gooden, member of the House Judiciary…
Mumbai: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Tuesday after a sharp decline in the previous session driven by buying in blue-chip stocks like Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 422.62 points to 78,387.61 in early trade. The NSE Nifty climbed 160.2 points to 23,776.25. From…
Dubai: Dubai has been ranked eighth worldwide and first in the Middle East in the Global Power City Index 2024 (GPCI) for the second year in a row. In an annual study released by Japan’s Mori Memorial Foundation, the index highlights Dubai’s role as a leader in innovation, economic dynamism, and global connectivity. This achievement…
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Savitribai Phule, who came from a backward community and is considered an iconic woman social reformer, on her birth anniversary on Friday, lauding her as a pioneer in education and social reform. Modi said in a post on X, “She is a beacon of women’s empowerment…
Raipur: The central government has approved Rs 200 crore to the Chhattisgarh government for the Unity Mall project in the state, an official said on Wednesday. The Unity Mall is being established to promote ‘One district, one product (ODOP)’ model in the state and to promote the sale of local products, he said. The central…
