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World Bank growth forecast: trade headwinds ahead for India

India, Oct. 8 -- The Indian economy will grow at 6.5% in 2025-26 and 6.3% in 2026-27, the World Bank said in its latest South Asia Development Update released on Tuesday. The latest forecasts are 20 b... Read More


E-waste recycling: Why State intervention is essential for circular economy

India, Oct. 8 -- India stands at a critical juncture in its journey towards sustainable development. As one of the world's fastest-growing economies, it faces the dual challenge of rapid technological... Read More


A resilient judiciary will help realise Viksit Bharat

India, Oct. 8 -- During its early years, in the 1950s, the Supreme Court of India convened infrequently - sitting only a few days annually and for just a few hours at a time. A modest start for what w... Read More


Engaging with China: The road that India must take

India, Oct. 8 -- America's imposition of sharp tariff hikes on Indian exports has led to an unexpected rapprochement between India and China, one that has momentous global geopolitical and geoeconomic... Read More


Moscow Format: The new great game in Af-Pak

India, Oct. 8 -- The 10 nations involved in the Russia-backed Moscow Format consultations have opposed any deployment of foreign military infrastructure in Afghanistan at a time when US president Dona... Read More


After 'Basava Metro' pitch, CM Siddaramaiah to recommend naming Bengaluru metro after Valmiki: Report

India, Oct. 8 -- In a speech delivered at the Valmiki Jayanti celebrations on Tuesday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced plans to recommend to the Union government that Bengaluru's metro... Read More


Leveraging the India-UK partnership in S&T for sustainable development

India, Oct. 8 -- The visit of UK Prime Minister (PM) Keir Starmer to India signifies an acceleration of the bilateral relationship, moving beyond traditional cooperation toward a formalised, high-stak... Read More


Judicial probe mandatory to restart talks with Centre: Ladakh leaders

Srinagar, Oct. 8 -- To restart talks between Centre, Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance, the Ladakh leaders say judicial probe into killings of four people is mandatory. Both LAB and KDA re... Read More


Rishab Shetty defends portrayal of women in Kantara after backlash: 'Cinema reflects society'

India, Oct. 8 -- Actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty has addressed criticism about the portrayal of women in Kantara films. He shared that while female characters are crafted to be strong and impactful, the... Read More


Pakistani father, 7-year-old son held near Zero Point for trying to cross Indo-Pak border

India, Oct. 8 -- Two Pakistani nationals - father and son - were arrested on Wednesday while allegedly attempting to cross into Indian territory near Zero Point along the India-Pakistan international ... Read More