New York: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday upgraded India’s economic growth forecast by 20 basis points (bps) to 7 per cent year-on-year for the current financial year 2024-25. In April, the international organisation had projected India’s economic growth at 6.8 per cent. “The forecast for growth in India has been revised upward, to…
Thiruvananthapuram: Persistent heavy rains and strong winds have been battering the western coast of India, leading authorities to declare holidays for educational institutions across several districts in multiple states on Monday. Dr. Naresh Kumar, a scientist from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), informed ANI, “The monsoon is shifting downward from today. We are issuing a…
United Nations: India’s population is projected to peak in the early 2060s at about 1.7 billion and then decline by 12 per cent, but the country will remain the world’s most populous throughout the century, the United Nations has said. The World Population Prospects 2024 report, released here on Thursday, said that the world’s population…
Panaji: Secret Island Single-malt whisky retailing at $105 for 700ml Bottle comes with high degree of alcohol percentage of 46% that not many luxury Scotch whiskies can count on, bags Gold medal at 2024 (Spirits-International-Prestige) SIP Awards at California, USA. The high-profile judging panel identified outstanding world’s Luxury selection of top-ranked single malt whiskies and…
Washington: Observing that China is experiencing a dramatic slowdown in its economy, an influential Congressman on Wednesday said Beijing has two paths going forward — continue with its aggression against its neighbours or reform its economy and reduce aggression. “Essentially, China is experiencing a dramatic slowdown in its economy to the point where it might…
Vienna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday invited Austrian companies to invest in India as he highlighted the potential for bilateral collaborations in infrastructure, energy, emerging technologies and other sectors. Modi arrived here from Moscow after meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday evening on a two-day visit, the first by an Indian prime…
New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said both India and the UK are committed to the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries. He said that the initial comments made by the new UK government are “very” encouraging. “The Labour Party is deeply committed as is the Modi government…
Moscow: The Indian community in Russia are eagerly waiting for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Moscow and will be seeking his support to build a Hindu temple in the country, a new Indian school building and the availability of more direct flights to India. Prime Minister Modi will be in Moscow from July 8…
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has concluded consultations with various stakeholders, including representatives of industry and social sectors, as part of the budget preparation exercise. Sitharaman will present her seventh Budget on July 23. This would be the first full budget of Modi 3.0 which is going to set the path for Vikshit Bharat…
New Delhi: Parliament’s Budget Session will be held between July 22 and August 12, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Saturday. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget on July 23. Rijiju said, “Hon’ble President of India, on the recommendation of Government of India, has approved the proposal for summoning of both…
