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Economic Survey urges Indian states to focus on business reforms

India, Jan. 31 -- The degree of industrialization varies across states, with some being better positioned to leverage their industrial sectors to generate higher income levels for their populations, s... Read More


AI can cause large-scale labour displacement in middle and lower-income groups, warns Economic Survey

India, Jan. 31 -- The Indian Economic Survey, which was tabled in the Parliament on Friday, said Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises to usher in a new age but at the same time, it can result in larg... Read More


Hurt the dignity of high office: President's office criticises Sonia Gandhi's 'poor taste' remark against Droupadi Murmu

India, Jan. 31 -- The Indian President's Office on Friday criticised Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi's 'poor thing' remark against Droupadi Murmu and said it 'hurt the dignity' o... Read More


India's exports grew by 6 percent as both merchandise and services exports overcame global headwinds: Economic Survey

India, Jan. 31 -- India's external sector continues to display resilience amidst global headwinds of economic and trade policy uncertainties, states the Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled in the Parliamen... Read More


Economic Survey calls for enhanced deregulation for MSMEs

India, Jan. 31 -- The Economic Survey, tabled by Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, says that by reducing excessive regulatory burdens, governments can help businesses... Read More


'Poor thing': Sonia Gandhi's choice of words for Prez Droupadi Murmu stirs row, invites BJP's ire

New Delhi/IBNS, Jan. 31 -- Congress MP Sonia Gandhi's reference to president Droupadi Murmu as a "poor thing" has stirred a massive row with strong condemnation from the ruling party members heating u... Read More


South Africa remain unbeaten and reach first ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup final

India, Jan. 31 -- South Africa became the first team to reach the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 Final with a comfortable five-wicket victory over Australia at the Bayuemas Oval. Ashleigh van Wyk... Read More


It hurts so bad: Father of American Airlines pilot who died in fatal collision

India, Jan. 31 -- The father of the pilot of the American Airlines passenger flight which collided midair with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter was looking forward to marrying this year. Sam Lilley wa... Read More


Husband is the legal father of a child born out of wife's extramarital affair despite biological evidence: SC

New Delhi/IBNS, Jan. 31 -- In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court has said the legal father of a child born out of a woman's extramarital affairs continues to be her husband despite biological evi... Read More


India's GDP projected to grow at 6.3-6.8 percent for financial year 2025-26, projects Economic Survey

India, Jan. 31 -- The Economic Survey 2024-25 estimates that India's GDP growth for the financial year 2025-26 (FY26) is expected to be between 6.3% and 6.8%. The Economic Survey was tabled in the Pa... Read More