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India needs 8% annual growth for achieving Viksit Bharat target: Economic Survey

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- India needs to grow around 8 per cent for a decade or two to achieve its Viksit Bharat dreams, the Economic Survey has asserted, at a time when the country's growth showed weak p... Read More


Trump's threat "seems empty" as no serious proposal for BRICS to come up with alternative currency: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that US President Donald Trump's threats to impose tariffs on BRICS nations "seem empty" as there is no plan to introduce an alternative currency ... Read More


"President's view of India and mine starkly different": Congress MP Karti Chidambaram

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Friday remarked that his perception of India differs significantly from that of President Droupadi Murmu, claiming that she avoids discussing the... Read More


Anil Kapoor pens heartfelt birthday message for Preity Zinta, wishes her luck for IPL 2025

Mumbai, Jan. 31 -- Actress Preity Zinta is celebrating her 50th birthday today. On this occasion, actor Anil Kapoor penned a heartfelt message for his co-actress and also wished her luck for IPL 2025.... Read More


India needs step up investment in infrastructure for higher growth; Private Sector must chip in in critical sectors

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- The Economic Survey presented on Friday emphasised that India needs a continued step-up of infrastructure investment over the next two decades to sustain a high rate of growth. ... Read More


India must continue to reduce trade costs and improve facilitation to remain competitive globally: Eco Survey

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- The Economic Survey 2024-25 has emphasized the need for India to remain competitive in global markets by reducing trade costs and improving trade facilitation. The report highli... Read More


Uttarakhand CM Dhami attends public rally in support of BJP candidate Parvesh Verma; accuses AAP of 'fake' promises

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party and accused AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal of making 'fake' promises on educa... Read More


"Interesting to hear about Indian perspective", says Serbian Ambassador Pavic as 2025 Budget session commences

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Serbian Ambassador to India, Sinisa Pavic said on Friday that it was interesting to hear about India's perspective, tendencies and intentions and said that Serbia looks forward t... Read More


India should leverage evolving global dynamics to accelerate growth: Eco Survey

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- India should leverage evolving global trade dynamics, such as greater protectionism, to accelerate its growth and enhance its presence in global trade, said the Economic Survey 2... Read More


SC dismisses plea challenging VIP entry to temples

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- The Supreme Court on Friday refused to pass any direction in a plea challenging VIP entries for preferential or expedited darshan (worship) into temples across India. A bench of... Read More