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New Delhi, February 27 – As India moves towards deeper integration in global value chains, regular updates to the base year – currently updated every five years – reflect the government's commitment to data-driven policy interventions in response to shocks in the global economy, economists said...

Washington, February 27 – US Vice President J.D. Vance used a visit to the politically crucial state of Wisconsin to launch a sharp attack on Congressional Democrats, arguing that the November election would determine whether America prioritizes “American citizens” over what he described as open...

Mumbai, February 26 Gold's long-term outlook remains positive as global de-dollarization, fiscal stress, and increasing geopolitical tensions reshape the global financial order, according to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd (MOFSL).In its latest Precious Metals Quarterly Report, the...

Chennai, February 26 The AIADMK's promise of providing Rs 10,000 in relief to families affected by economic hardship caused by the DMK regime will be more popular with the people than the Rs 5,000 offered by Chief Minister M K Stalin, who is reportedly worried about losing the upcoming...

Islamabad, February 25 As the International Monetary Fund (IMF) review mission arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday, the country's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb expressed hope for a successful review that would lead to the release of a USD 1.2 billion tranche.The staff mission will conduct...

Mumbai, February 25 The chances of the benchmark interest rate going up are "negligible," despite the build-up of inflationary pressure due to geopolitical tensions, said Saugata Bhattacharya, an external member of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), on Wednesday...

Mumbai, February 24 High, stable, and accelerating growth, along with more predictable economic outcomes, have become the hallmarks of the Indian economy, according to Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta.Delivering the 14th Foundation Day Lecture of the Centre for Development...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 24 – Drawing a sharp contrast between Kerala and its neighboring states, AICC general secretary and MP K. C. Venugopal alleged on Tuesday that while other states are attracting car manufacturing plants, IT hubs, and investments in artificial intelligence, Kerala...

New Delhi, February 24 – BJP Lok Sabha member Anurag Thakur launched a sharp attack on Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday, alleging that he and the Congress party were operating at the behest of “anti-national and foreign forces.”These remarks came days after members of the Youth...

New Delhi, February 23 – A group of academics has condemned the recent shirtless protest by the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) at the AI Summit, describing it as "ill-timed" and "disgraceful" conduct.Led by Binay Kumar Singh, Director, Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation, the academics...

Meerut (UP), February 22 The Congress said on Sunday that the issues raised during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address in Meerut diverted attention from the real concerns of the public, including employment, inflation, farmers' income, education, and social justice.State Congress...

New Delhi, February 22 – As Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress over the AI Summit protest, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Sunday accused Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi of "defaming India on the global stage" and claimed the...

New Delhi, February 22 – While the IMF loan has temporarily rescued Pakistan from the brink of economic collapse, weak growth and fractious domestic politics suggest that the current period of stability may be difficult to sustain in the medium term, according to an article.In September 2024...

Meerut, February 22 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday strongly criticized the Congress party over its youth wing's recent bare-chested protest at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, stating that the demonstration showed that the "oldest party in the country has become ideologically...

In the next fiscal year, leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies expect growth to be driven by volume, supported by easing inflation and stable commodity prices, which are reducing margin pressure.In the December quarter, leading FMCG companies reported mid- to high single-digit...

Bhubaneswar, February 21 A day after Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi presented the Odisha Budget, the opposition BJD on Saturday claimed that the state government’s attempt to take credit by increasing the budget size to Rs 3.10 lakh crore is "unacceptable," as it is effectively negative when...

Chandigarh, February 21 Police used water cannons to disperse Chandigarh Youth Congress workers on Saturday after they attempted to break through barricades and march towards the BJP office here in protest against the alleged anti-people policies of the Union government.Barricades had been set...

Ranchi, February 21 – Jharkhand’s per capita income has crossed the Rs 1 lakh mark for the first time, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26 presented in the Assembly on Saturday.Presenting the pre-Budget Economic Survey in the House, Finance Minister Radha Krishna Kishore said that the...

New Delhi, February 21 – Following the protest by Youth Congress workers during the India AI Impact Summit, several exhibitors on Saturday criticised the act, calling it disgraceful and inappropriate. They said that at a time when the country is showcasing its technological advancements on a...

Washington, February 19 – An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team will travel to Islamabad from February 25 to hold discussions on Pakistan’s economic reform program under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF), the Fund said on Thursday.“We do have a staff team that is expected to visit...