Top officials predict a significant upgrade in IMF's assessment of India's official statistics after ongoing data reforms. New CPI & GDP series, aligned with global standards, to be launched in Feb 2026.
PM Narendra Modi's three-nation tour, headlined by a trade deal with Oman, marks a strategic outreach to deepen India's ties in West Asia and Africa. Read the full analysis.
Discover the top 10 wealthiest nations for 2025 based on GDP per capita (PPP). See which countries lead in prosperity and the key factors behind their economic success.
New Zealand dominated the third Test, bowling out West Indies for a mere 138 to secure a massive 323-run victory and a 2-0 series win. Read the full match report.
India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $1.689 billion to $688.949 billion for the week ending December 12, RBI data shows. Gold and foreign currency assets saw significant growth. Read the full analysis.
IMF data shows India's $5 trillion GDP target is delayed by 3-4 years. We analyze the impact on jobs, EMIs, investments, and daily costs for Indian households.
Former IMF deputy MD Gita Gopinath predicts the Fund will upgrade India's growth forecast closer to 7% for the current fiscal, citing strong Q2 data and global AI spending offsetting tariff impacts.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced a trade receivable portal, welfare board, and export hubs to boost the state's 60-lakh trading community, targeting a massive expansion of GI-tagged products.
Cricket West Indies appoints Joshua Dorne as captain for the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 in Zimbabwe. The young batter aims to build on his recent success.
Pakistan's economy avoids collapse via IMF bailouts & Chinese loans, but structural flaws, elite corruption & regional tensions threaten long-term stability. Explore the full analysis.
West Bengal CEO announces 1.36 crore voters summoned for SIR hearings after draft roll release. State completes exercise within deadline. Details inside.
West Bengal's draft electoral rolls reveal only 183,328 'ghost' voters, contradicting BJP's claims of 1 crore illegal immigrants. TMC accuses BJP of misinformation. Read the full analysis.
West Bengal's voter list sees a massive deletion of over 5.8 lakh names. Our analysis of 2019, 2021, and 2024 poll data reveals the state's shifting political trajectory and its implications for future elections.
ECI's draft electoral roll for West Bengal removes 5.8 million names. Check your status online and submit claims by Jan 15, 2026.
ECI's draft electoral roll for West Bengal removes 5.8 million names. Check your status online and submit Form 6 by Jan 15, 2026 if missing.
The Election Commission has published draft electoral rolls for West Bengal, removing 58 lakh names from the 2025 list. Check if your name is included in the 2026 draft voter list.
President Droupadi Murmu has withheld assent to West Bengal bills aiming to replace the Governor with the Chief Minister as university chancellor. Get the full details on this key governance decision.
BMC deems H-West ward engineer's explanation for false road width certification in Bandra West unsatisfactory. Activist demands inquiry and cancellation of developer's IOD. Details inside.
The Election Commission publishes West Bengal's draft electoral roll for 2026 Assembly polls. Learn how to check your name online/offline, key dates, and steps for discrepancies.
Benin President Patrice Talon confirms a coup attempt was thwarted. Security forces have regained control. Details emerge of the plot targeting key institutions in the West African nation.
Benin's armed forces successfully thwarted a coup attempt, arresting several individuals. Details of the plot and government response revealed. Read the full story.
Benin's armed forces quashed a coup attempt by mutinous soldiers in Cotonou. President Patrice Talon is unharmed. Read details on the failed takeover and regional instability.
Benin's military stages a coup, seizing state television and ousting President Patrice Talon. Soldiers announce takeover, citing governance failure. Global reactions pour in.
Soldiers led by Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri announce dissolution of Benin's government in an apparent coup. President Patrice Talon removed. Follow for live updates.
RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta clarifies IMF's procedural concerns on India's growth data quality and the rupee's 'crawling peg' classification, affirming India's managed float stance. Read the full details.
RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta clarifies IMF's procedural concerns on India's data quality and the rupee's 'crawling peg' tag. Get the full story on the economic debate.
IMF is assessing options to aid Sri Lanka's recovery from Cyclone Ditwah's devastation. Read about the economic impact and the crucial $3 billion bailout's next steps.
BJP announces a massive outreach with 13,000 meetings across West Bengal ahead of the 2026 state elections, focusing on development and booth-level clusters. Read more.
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.
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.