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New Delhi, March 12 IT major Infosys announced on Thursday the expansion of its Mohali Development Centre (DC) with the launch of a new 350,000-square-foot integrated development campus.The new campus will have the capacity to accommodate approximately 3,000 employees, the company said in a...

Washington, March 12 – The US is heading towards an unsustainable debt trajectory that could trigger global financial shocks, economists have warned lawmakers during a Senate hearing, raising concerns that rising American deficits may push up global interest rates and ripple through emerging...

Guwahati, March 11 – Assam Urban Affairs Minister Pijush Hazarika accused the Congress party on Wednesday of spreading misinformation about infrastructure development in the state, alleging that false claims were circulated suggesting that a newly built highway in Assam was “AI-generated”.In a...

Kochi, March 11 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kochi and the launch of development projects worth approximately Rs 10,800 crore evoked positive reactions from BJP workers and professionals, many of whom said the focus on infrastructure and economic growth had strengthened hopes for a...

March 11, New Delhi — The Indian government has approved changes in guidelines on investments from countries sharing a land border with India. The amendments to the FDI policy aim to attract greater FDI inflows from global funds for startups and deep tech, and to further the agenda of ease of...

Kathmandu, March 11 – The clear majority secured by the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in Nepal's recent parliamentary elections is likely to reduce near-term political uncertainty and improve policy predictability in the Himalayan nation, Fitch Ratings said on Wednesday.“This provides an...

Guwahati, March 11 – The funds allocated for railway development in West Bengal have increased more than threefold to Rs 14,205 crore in the 2026-27 fiscal, officials said on Wednesday.Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said the...

Guwahati, March 11 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday that the state government is prioritizing infrastructure development in rural areas to sustain economic growth and expand opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses across the state.In a post on the...

Mumbai, March 11 – Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Wednesday that Maharashtra will become the first state to achieve a $1 trillion economy by 2029 and a $5 trillion economy by 2047.He stated that the state's economy is currently worth $660 billion in 2025-26, and it needs to add...

Kochi, March 11 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dedicated several development projects worth around Rs 10,800 crore to the nation, inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for them in Kochi, marking a major push for infrastructure, energy, and industrial growth in Kerala...

Mumbai, March 11 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that the state is on track to become India's first trillion-dollar sub-national economy in the coming years, driven by sustained industrial growth, infrastructure expansion, and increasing technology adoption.Acknowledging...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Kerala and Tamil Nadu today. In Kerala, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for several development projects worth approximately 10,800 crore rupees in Ernakulum this afternoon. The Prime Minister will also address a...

New Delhi, March 11 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for a series of development projects in Tiruchirappalli on Wednesday, covering sectors such as petroleum, natural gas, roads, railways, and other infrastructure.Earlier on Tuesday, sharing details...

New Delhi, March 10 Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood said on Tuesday that the city government is working on an incubation policy aimed at supporting around 5,000 startups by 2035, with a proposed investment of about Rs 325 crore over the next five years.He stressed the need for stronger...

March 10, Kohima: Members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly today emphasized the critical role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in improving Nagaland's economy during a discussion in the House.Initiating the discussion, Advisor, Industries and Commerce, Hekani Jakhalu...

March 10, Kohima: Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio today said that the development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) remains a key priority of the state government, as it plays a crucial role in employment generation and economic growth.Responding to a discussion on “The Critical Role...

New Delhi, March 10 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised the Union Cabinet's decisions to improve rail and road connectivity, saying the move will enhance logistics while supporting economic growth, particularly in tribal regions.Modi also commended the Cabinet's approval of...

Aizawl, March 10 The MGNREGA scheme, under which a total of ₹6,498.17 crore of central funds have been channeled into Mizoram since its implementation in 2006, has altered the state's socio-economic landscape by stabilizing household incomes and curbing rural-to-urban migration, Rural...

Mumbai, March 10 An escalating conflict in West Asia could pose downside risks to India's economic growth outlook if the conflict persists, according to a report by ICRA.The rating agency said it expects India's real GDP growth to be around 7.1 per cent in FY2027, slightly lower than the 7.6...

Chennai, March 10 Once a rural area, Sriperumbudur is now the engine of Tamil Nadu's economy, driving the state's growth at 11.2 per cent in 2024-25.The state's success is due to its high human capital and industrial efficiency. Sriperumbudur has been instrumental in providing the specialized...