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Proletarian pillars of a rentier republic

Nepal, Dec. 31 -- An uplifting story in the cold December of 2025 warmed many hearts: "From a thatched hut in Siraha to medical school in Dang, Satyanarayan Safi's journey inspires hope." The achievem... Read More


Viet Nam's economic performance in 2025 is remarkable: ADB Country Director

Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec. 31 -- Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director for Viet Nam Shantanu Chakraborty - Photo: VGP/Van Cuong In a recent interview with the VGP, Chakraborty held that 2025 has be... Read More


Punjab Assembly passes resolution against G RAM G; demands restoration of MGNREGA

Chandigarh, Dec. 31 -- The Punjab assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution seeking a recall of the new rural employment law Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (V... Read More


India's fiscal deficit hits Rs.9.76 trillion, nearly two-thirds of target

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- India's fiscal deficit from April to November stood at Rs.9.76 trillion or 62.3% of the budget estimate for 2025-26, showed data from the Controller General of Accounts (CGA). B... Read More


Auto PLI disbursals hit Rs.2,000 crore in FY26, government says

NEW DELHI, Dec. 31 -- The ministry of heavy industries has disbursed about Rs.2,000 crore to automakers and spare part manufacturers in FY26 under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, and wil... Read More


IT Department freezes Lulu Mall Lucknow's bank account over Rs 27 crore dues

Lucknow, Dec. 31 -- The Income Tax Department has frozen the bank account of Lulu Mall, Lucknow, over the alleged non payment of nearly Rs 27 crore in outstanding income tax dues. Officials said the ... Read More


What Gen Z must do to level up their investing game in 2026

India, Dec. 31 -- The tech-fluent 377 million Gen Z population in India has a massive social media presence. Their social networking channels are constantly buzzing with stock market updates all the t... Read More


Indian stock market 2025: Nifty 50 extends bull run to tenth straight year, yet underperforms Asian peers

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Dalal Street investors went through a roller-coaster ride in 2025 as their resilience was tested amid improving domestic fundamentals and global uncertainty, prompting them to ad... Read More


Alliances blur ahead of municipal polls in Maha

Mumbai, Dec. 31 -- Political equations in Maharashtra are in flux ahead of the January 15 elections to 29 municipal corporations, as the ruling Mahayuti and the Opposition MVA have abandoned any attem... Read More


Kim Sae-ron to Charlie Kirk, global personalities we lost in 2025

India, Dec. 31 -- Eventful as it was, 2025 was also a year of profound loss, with several celebrated personalities who contributed greatly in the fields of art and politics bidding the world a goodbye... Read More