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1.77 Lakh Road Deaths in 2024, Highest Ever Recorded

India witnesses a grim milestone with 1.77 lakh road crash deaths in 2024, the highest annual toll. The Supreme Court directs states to boost SIR staff deployment. Read for details and analysis.

Pakistan to Sell Loss-Making PIA via Bidding

Pakistan initiates bidding to privatise loss-making Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), a key step under its $7 billion IMF programme. Read the full details and implications.

Govt to Update GDP Base Year to 2022-23 from 2011-12

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced India will update its GDP calculation base year to 2022-23. New data series, reflecting modern consumption, will be released on Feb 27. Read the full story.

CGHS Staff Shortage: Over 2,000 Posts Vacant

CGHS dispensaries operate with massive staff shortages, impacting lakhs of govt employees. Over 2,000 allopathic & 100+ AYUSH posts lie vacant. Learn how this affects healthcare delivery.

IMF 'C' Rating Questions India's GDP Data Quality

The IMF's 'C' rating highlights long-standing issues with India's GDP data, including an outdated base year and deflator problems, casting doubt on the impressive 8.2% Q2 growth figure. Experts call for urgent statistical reforms.

DGCA's 801 Vacancies: Short-Term Hiring as Stopgap

India's aviation regulator DGCA has 801 vacant posts out of 1630. To bridge the gap, it's hiring short-term contractual staff, but experts warn this is a band-aid solution for a serious safety oversight problem.

Mohandas Pai Criticizes Air India Express Service

Investor TV Mohandas Pai criticizes Air India Express for poor staff behavior and service quality on flight IX 2142, demanding better crew training. This follows cricketer Mohammed Siraj's recent complaint about the airline.

IMF Reclassifies India's Currency Regime

The IMF has changed India's exchange-rate classification to 'crawl-like arrangement', citing RBI's frequent intervention. Discover the impact on the rupee and economic growth forecasts.

IMF Reclassifies India's Exchange Rate Framework

IMF reclassifies India's exchange rate to 'crawl-like', urging more flexibility. Rupee volatility rises under RBI's Malhotra. Discover the impact on India's economy and global trade.

IMF Lauds India's Strong Economic Performance

IMF applauds India's 7.8% growth in FY26's first quarter, endorsing RBI's monetary policy while recommending accelerated structural reforms for sustained development.

IMF Forecasts 6.6% Growth for India in FY2025-26

IMF's latest assessment reveals India's strong economic outlook with 6.6% growth forecast. Discover how prudent policies and structural reforms drive sustained growth and reduce poverty.

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