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April 10, New Delhi: The World Bank has raised India's growth forecast from 6.3% to 6.6% for the current fiscal year, citing strong domestic demand and free trade agreements. In its latest report, the World Bank expects India to remain the primary engine of growth in South Asia.The report also...

New Delhi, April 10 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday projected India's GDP growth to remain "robust" at 6.9 per cent in the current fiscal year, and rise to 7.3 per cent in the next fiscal year, driven by strong domestic demand, and supported by easing financing conditions and lower US...

New Delhi, April 10 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday projected India's GDP growth to remain "robust" at 6.9 per cent in the current fiscal, and rise to 7.3 per cent in the next fiscal, driven by strong domestic demand, and supported by easing financing conditions and lower US tariffs...

New Delhi, April 9 Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri will undertake a two-day visit to Qatar, India's largest supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and cooking gas LPG, which had halted supplies following the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East.The visit, scheduled for April 9-10...

New York, April 9 – The doors to trade between India and the US have been opened wider with the launch of a digital portal to bring businesses from the two countries together in the march towards $500 billion annual trade, according to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.“Our partnership, forged on...

Washington, April 9 – India’s economy is maintaining strong growth momentum, driven by robust domestic demand, resilient services exports, and sustained reforms, the World Bank said in its latest report.Growth is estimated at 7.6 per cent in the fiscal year 2025-26, higher than earlier...

London, April 8 Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, was awarded the Freedom of the City of London on Wednesday for his "outstanding contribution" to strengthening the India-UK relationship.Doraiswami received this prestigious honour, dating back to the 13th century, in...

Mumbai, April 8 Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Wednesday alleged that the Central government's "failure" to fulfill electoral promises has pushed farmers into distress."The promises made to farmers before coming to power have not been fulfilled. Not only are farmers not...

In Kolkata, on April 8, S. Mahendra Dev, Chairman of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council (EAC-PM), stated that the Indian Rupee is expected to stabilize around the 92-93 level against the US dollar. He expressed optimism that foreign investment flows would improve in the near future...

Washington, April 7 – U.S. Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, met with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to advance bilateral trade and technology ties ahead of a scheduled dinner at the White House with President Donald Trump, signaling fresh momentum in the U.S.-India partnership.“Productive...

New Delhi, April 6 The Government e-Marketplace (GeM), a public procurement platform, facilitated transactions worth ₹5.03 lakh crore in 2025-26, a decrease of 7.4% from the previous fiscal, a senior official said on Monday.GeM facilitated transactions worth ₹5.43 lakh crore in 2024-25.GeM...

New Delhi, April 6 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi raised concerns about India's data sovereignty on Monday, asserting that the country should be leading the global tech race, but instead, it is being kept in the dark about how its data will be protected.The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok...

Biswanath Chariali/Golaghat, April 5 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Sunday that the philosophy of his party is similar to that of the celebrated musician Zubeen Garg, who dedicated his life to uniting Assam.Addressing election rallies in the Biswanath and Golaghat districts, he alleged...

Washington, April 5 – Top US senators have urged President Donald Trump to block Chinese automakers from operating in the United States, warning of risks to national security and American jobs, according to a congressional press release.Senators Tammy Baldwin, Chuck Schumer, and Elissa Slotkin...

New Delhi, April 3 India is unlikely to be significantly affected by US President Donald Trump's announcement of 100 per cent tariffs on certain patented drugs, as the country primarily exports low-cost generic medicines to America, think tank GTRI said on Friday.Trump signed an executive...

Washington, April 3 – The United States will impose tariffs of up to 100% on imported patented pharmaceuticals, with President Donald Trump citing national security risks and heavy reliance on foreign supply chains.In a proclamation issued on Thursday, Trump said that “pharmaceuticals and...

Washington, April 3 – US President Donald Trump signed a sweeping proclamation imposing steep tariffs on imports of steel, aluminum, and copper, tightening trade controls in the name of national security.The order mandates that tariffs apply to the "full customs value" of imported metal...

New Delhi, April 2 Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties in areas such as investment, energy, and fertilizers.Manturov, who was on a two-day visit to India, also held talks with...

New Delhi, April 2 – The India-UK free trade agreement (FTA), signed last July, is likely to come into effect within the next 30-45 days, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.Goyal held a bilateral meeting with Peter Kyle, the UK's Secretary of State for Business and...

New Delhi, April 2 India stood alone at the recently concluded WTO meeting in Cameroon in opposing a China-led proposal on the Investment Facilitation for Development agreement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said, asserting that it is 'better to stand alone for the right than to be...