India's FY26 GDP Growth Estimate at 7.4% Amid Global Headwinds
India's economy shows resilience with a 7.4% GDP forecast for 2025-26, but services PMI dips and Niti Aayog flags high trade deficits. Explore the key data driving the news this week.
India's economy shows resilience with a 7.4% GDP forecast for 2025-26, but services PMI dips and Niti Aayog flags high trade deficits. Explore the key data driving the news this week.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan refutes media claims on poverty scheme failure, details EPEP 2.0 launch. He criticizes NITI Aayog, announces global meet and protest against Centre's financial curbs.
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As Assam heads to polls, the state's proposal to grant ST status to six communities faces fierce opposition from existing tribes, threatening to reshape the political landscape. Explore the complex framework and high-stakes conflict.
NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani identifies land acquisition, high power costs, and skill gaps as major challenges for India's manufacturing sector. Read his insights on boosting competitiveness.
A special CBI court rejects anticipatory bail for Chetan Gupta in the Rs 1.14 crore PGI grant scam. The fraud involved diverting patient funds via a photocopy shop. Read the full investigation details.
Andhra Pradesh govt updates Visakhapatnam master plan for IT/ITES & data centre boom. Plan to assess infrastructure, earmark 30,000 acres. Read more.
Niti Aayog report reveals India's trade gap with FTA partners widened sharply in Q1 FY26, driven by falling exports to ASEAN. Electronics exports, however, grew 47%, signaling a structural shift.
Niti Aayog calls for strategic push with lower tariffs & focus on passenger vehicles to strengthen India's global trade competitiveness. Read the key policy priorities.
As India hosts the AI Impact Summit 2026, the focus shifts from growth to equitable gains. Can AI deliver a $26 trillion boost without widening disparities? Analysis inside.
Odisha government finalizes the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER) plan, a key pillar for Viksit Odisha 2036. The corridor aims to boost the state's economy to $1.5 trillion by 2047. Read more.
NITI Aayog approves Rs 1.64 crore for a Zero Waste Pineapple Innovation Hub in Assam's Cachar district to boost value addition, jobs, and sustainability. Read how this project will transform the local agrarian economy.
Kerala leads India's education ranking with a SEQI score of 76.63. Discover the top 10 states, their scores, and the policies driving their success in our detailed analysis.
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi frames the upcoming Assam assembly elections as a battle between the people and a 'raja', accusing the government of divisive tactics. Elections expected in March-April 2026.
Recent strikes by Swiggy, Zomato & Zepto workers against 10-minute delivery demand fair pay & safety. With gig workers projected to hit 23.5 million by 2030, companies must address their concerns. Read more.
Odisha emerges as a top destination for foreign students, ranking 9th nationally with 2,362 enrolments. Discover the reasons behind its growing appeal in higher education.
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces 2026 as the election year, with BJP's central goal to return to power. He highlights women empowerment schemes distributing crores in financial aid.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met top economists at NITI Aayog, urging mission-mode reforms for long-term growth. Key focus on agriculture, MSMEs, and employment generation. Read the full discussion.
PM Modi urges mission-mode reforms for Viksit Bharat by 2047, emphasizing global integration and AI. Experts discuss budget priorities ahead of 2026-27.
NITI Aayog's new paper recommends decriminalising many income tax offences to shift from fear to trust-based compliance. Could this reform boost investment and ease business?
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing a rally in Assam's Lakhimpur, urged voters to elect a government committed to driving out infiltrators and protecting the state's culture. He highlighted the BJP's track record on security and development.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins a day-long visit to Assam, reviewing security and development projects. Key meetings on AFSPA and election preparedness scheduled.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma warns of a potential attempt to merge Assam with Bangladesh if demographic trends continue. He frames the upcoming elections as a battle for identity and culture. Read more.
Assam's draft electoral roll shows over 2.5 crore voters, a 7% rise since 2021. The list excludes 93,021 'D' voters. Public claims and objections open until Jan 22, 2026.
NITI Aayog directs its staff to work on Christmas for a crucial conference chaired by PM Modi. Details on the agenda and official communication inside.
Andhra Pradesh consistently ranks #1 for Indian students abroad, with over 1.45 lakh sent in 3 years. Explore the trends, preferred destinations, and shifting patterns in this detailed analysis.
Internet services suspended in Assam's Karbi Anglong districts after clashes over eviction issue. 8 injured, 48 policemen hurt. DGP warns of legal action. Details inside.
NITI Aayog report reveals Canada, USA, UK, Australia, Germany as top study abroad picks for Indian students. Over 13.35 lakh students went overseas in 2024, spending Rs 2.9 lakh crore. Explore the full data and trends.
Panjab University will spearhead initiatives on air quality monitoring, tourism, anaemia screening, entrepreneurship & skills after NITI Aayog's approval. All projects must finish by March 2026.