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India beats the odds with 7.8% GDP growth; PM Modi has a message for critics

India, Aug. 31 -- India's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP), or GDP at constant prices, for the first quarter (Q1) of FY 2026-27 is estimated at Rs.81.36 lakh crore, compared with Rs.75.46 lakh crore ... Read More


From Ramnami tattoos to a global app: Chaltabagan's 'Nishan' takes Durga Puja beyond Kolkata

Kolkata/IBNS, Aug. 31 -- They came from Chhattisgarh with the name of Ram tattooed across every inch of their bodies-elders of the Ramnami Samaj, a devotional community who began inscribing themselves... Read More


Former Amazon employee turns layoff setback into chicken farm, starts own poultry business

India, Aug. 31 -- Maria Harshitha, a former Amazon employee, has shared her journey from working in the technology sector to building a poultry business after being laid off. In a LinkedIn post, Mari... Read More


Bangladesh wants in? What Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey could decide about expanding Mecca Pact

India, Aug. 31 -- The first formal meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement Alliance in Istanbul is set to provide an early indication of how far t... Read More


No more cash in Uzbekistan? Indians can now pay using UPI across the country

India, Aug. 31 -- NPCI International Payments Ltd. (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has entered into a commercial agreement with the National Interba... Read More


India's semiconductor boom: 60,000 new jobs likely to be created in coming years, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

India, Aug. 31 -- Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Railways, and Information & Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said India's growing semiconductor ecosystem is expecte... Read More


Djokovic crashes out of US Open in stunning first-round shock; fans left stunned

India, Aug. 31 -- The US Open witnessed a major upset as Novak Djokovic suffered a shock first-round defeat, sending millions of his fans into disbelief. Djokovic was knocked out of the tournament by... Read More


Types of Life Insurance in India: A Complete Guide for Every Financial Goal

India, Aug. 31 -- Financial planning often begins with life insurance, as it helps protect your family's financial future. Choosing the right policy depends on your income, responsibilities, and long-... Read More


Markets bleed on Monday: Sensex ends 307 points lower, Nifty falls 95 points

India, Aug. 31 -- Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty50 ended lower on Monday, marking a weak start to the week amid selling pressure across key sectors. The BSE Sensex closed at 76,597.27, down 307.2... Read More


Mahindra expands battery-as-a-service across its entire electric origin SUV portfolio

India, Aug. 31 -- Automobile major Mahindra has announced the expansion of its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) programme across its entire Electric Origin SUV portfolio, making it available on the BE 6 SP... Read More