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April 11, New Delhi – Bangladesh is facing increasing pressure from external factors as its trade deficit widened sharply to $16.91 billion during the first eight months of the 2025-26 fiscal year.According to data released by the Bangladesh Bank, the deficit increased by more than $3 billion...

Patna, April 9 – Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav launched a scathing attack on the ruling alliance in Bihar, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the BJP, alleging a complete breakdown of law and order in the state.Citing a brutal murder in Forbesganj, under the Araria district...

Hyderabad, April 6 – Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has issued a detailed response to the tweets of his Kerala counterpart, Pinarayi Vijayan, addressing specific points.The Telangana Chief Minister stated that seven of Vijayan's tweets contain several inaccuracies, selective...

New Delhi, April 6 The National Statistics Office (NSO) announced on Monday the launch of the first-ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises, with its first reference period of 2024-25.According to an official statement, the NSO, under the Ministry of Statistics and...

New Delhi, April 6 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to eliminate distortions in the pricing of petroleum products as early as possible, due to the subsidies extended by the federal government to consumers amid the surge in global prices triggered by the Iran war, local...

Patna, April 5 RJD working president Tejashwi Yadav alleged on Sunday that Bihar is lagging behind other states in the country in all development indices, but the ruling NDA has been trying to "brush aside its 21 years of failure" by blaming the opposition.Yadav, who is the leader of the...

New Delhi, March 31 The Delhi economy, which experienced a sharp growth in the years following the COVID pandemic, is now showing signs of moderation and stability, according to the latest figures for the state's domestic product (SDP), officials said on Thursday.The Gross State Domestic...

New Delhi, March 27 Members of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha on Friday expressed concerns about India's energy security in the context of tensions in West Asia, and said that the Finance Bill 2026 fails to address the needs of ordinary citizens.Participating in the discussion, Shiv Sena...

Bengaluru, March 25 The two southern tech hubs—Bengaluru and Hyderabad—now account for over half of India's urban growth momentum, reshaping jobs, consumption, mobility, and the future of Indian cities, according to a data report released on Wednesday.Together, the two cities accounted for...

Mumbai, March 20 The rupee crashed 64 paise to settle at an all-time low of 93.53 against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by persistent foreign fund outflows and a steep rise in crude oil prices amid mounting geopolitical tensions.Forex traders said the Indian rupee is under tremendous...

New Delhi, March 18 Copper prices declined by Rs 9.15 to Rs 1,186.80 per kg in futures trading on Wednesday, as weak global trends weighed on market sentiment.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper for April delivery fell by Rs 9.15, or 0.77 percent, to Rs 1,186.80 per kilogram in a trading...

New Delhi, March 17 Eleven million out of sixty-three million graduates between the ages of 20 and 29 in India are unemployed, with only a small proportion securing stable salaried jobs within a year of graduation, according to a report by Azim Premji University.The 'State of Working India'...

Agartala, March 14 Emphasizing the importance of youth participation in politics, Tripura Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ratan Lal Nath said on Saturday that the involvement of honest and educated young people is essential to strengthen democracy.Addressing the state-level session of the...

Mumbai, March 13 – The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) issued a sharp criticism of the Devendra Fadnavis government on Friday, alleging that the Chief Minister is creating false illusions by asserting that Maharashtra's economy is robust, and that within the next three years, the...

New Delhi, March 12 Zinc prices fell by 40 paise to Rs 328.30 per kg in futures trading on Thursday, as speculators reduced their exposure, driven by negative signals from the spot market.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc contracts for April delivery declined by 40 paise, or 0.12 percent...

Patna, March 12 – Tejashwi Yadav, the leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and National Working President, launched a sharp attack on the state government led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday, asserting that the NDA has failed the people.Posting on the social media platform X...

New Delhi, March 10 Silver prices rose by 3.91 per cent to Rs 2,77,602 per kg in futures trading on Tuesday, amid global uncertainties.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the silver for May delivery increased by Rs 10,442, or 3.91 per cent, to Rs 2,77,602 per kilogram in a trading volume of 2,300...

US stocks closed higher after a remarkable turnaround, as oil prices fell from nearly $120 per barrel to below $90, according to reports from AP.

Mumbai, March 9 The rupee crashed to its all-time closing low of 92.35 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, losing 53 paise during the session, as global crude oil prices saw a sharp spike, and the US dollar strengthened amid the worsening conflict in the Middle East.The withdrawal...

Panaji, March 6 The recent global economic situation is expected to have a significant impact on Goa's economy, which is heavily reliant on the service sector, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Friday while presenting the budget for 2026-27 in the assembly.Speaking in the House, the CM...