India

India Inc. pegs GDP growth at 6.5-6.9 pc for 2025-26: FICCI pre-Budget survey

India Inc. is optimistic about the growth prospects of the economy and wants the Union government's thrust on capital expenditure (Capex) to continue in the Union Budget 2025-26, according to a survey released by apex business chamber FICCI

Jan 28, 2025

Tortured by microfinance staff, Karnataka teacher jumps into river

A female teacher committed suicide by jumping into a river, allegedly due to harassment by microfinance staffers in Karnataka's Davanagere district, said officials here.

Jan 28, 2025

PM Modi's Cabinet approves ₹3,300 crore for 'Made in India' semiconductors

Semiconductor demand in India to reach 28 pc by 2026 end amid AI boom

The demand for semiconductors in India in the artificial intelligence (AI) era is likely to increase to 28 per cent by the end of 2026, close to the global expected demand of 29 per cent

Jan 28, 2025

Rise of Ayush increasingly making India a health tourism hub

Medical Visa Boosts India's Status as Health Tourism Hub

India's AYUSH system, encompassing Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy, has boosted the country's health tourism. The Ministry of Ayush's efforts led to the global integration of these traditional medicine systems in 2024.

Jan 28, 2025

Congo pulls diplomats from Rwanda amid imminent rebellion advances

UN officials express alarm over escalating violence, humanitarian crisis in DRC

Senior UN officials expressed alarm over the escalation of violence and the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), amid intensified hostilities in Goma, the eastern regional capital city.

Jan 28, 2025

RBI may begin rate easing cycle with 25 bps cut, add durable liquidity: Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley on Tuesday said that it expects the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to commence the rate easing cycle with a 25-bps rate cut, reflecting the current domestic growth-inflation dynamics.

Jan 28, 2025

PMAY holds key to affordable housing for millions

Anarock Chairman Stresses on PMAY Accessibility Boost

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY-Urban) scheme has sanctioned 118.64 lakh homes since 2015, with a financial commitment of nearly Rs 200,000 crore. Anuj Puri, Chairman of the Anarock Group, emphasized the need to increase the accessibility of PMAY and raise awareness about the scheme.

Jan 28, 2025

K'taka Minister denies role in MUDA scam, says CM's wife not involved

Karnataka Minister for Urban Development Byrathi Suresh on Tuesday denied his involvement in the MUDA scam and said he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife, B.M. Parvathi, had "zero role" in the case.

Jan 28, 2025

India's major ports record 3.2 pc rise in cargo during Dec, Deendayal Port leads

India's major ports record 3.2% rise in cargo during Dec, Deendayal Port leads

India's 12 major ports, owned by the Central government, handled 72.2 million tonnes of cargo in December, recording a 3.22 per cent growth over the same month of the previous year.

Jan 28, 2025

UPI's share in India's digital payments surged to 83%: RBI report

The share of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in India's digital payments has surged from 34 per cent in 2019 to an impressive 83 per cent in 2024, with a remarkable CAGR (cumulative average growth rate) of 74 per cent over the last five years, according the RBI's payment system report.

Jan 28, 2025

Mystery Deepens Over Deaths in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri: Organophosphorus Poisoning Suspected

Seventeen mysterious deaths in J&K's Badhaal village over the past 52 days have left authorities and health experts scrambling for answers. While no new cases have been reported, speculation points to organophosphorus poisoning as a potential cause.

Jan 28, 2025

Omar Abdullah Government Hikes DA for Employees, Pensioners to 53%

On Monday, the Omar Abdullah-led Jammu and Kashmir Government announced an increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees and pensioners, raising it to 53% of Basic Pay or Basic Pension, effective July 1, 2024.

Jan 27, 2025

Asia-pacific healthcare market to hit $5 trn by 2030, Indian CDMOs to shine globally: Report

The Asia-Pacific healthcare market is on track to hit $5 trillion by 2030, driving 40 per cent of global sector growth

Jan 27, 2025

We are fighting the Indian state: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi to address two rallies in Delhi tomorrow

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has recovered from his sickness and is all set to boost the Congress campaign in Delhi by addressing two election rallies on Tuesday, said a party leader.

Jan 27, 2025

How good sleep habit can boost brain health, ward off Alzheimer's risk

Indian scientists develop nano-formulation to bring safer treatment for Parkinson's

Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) Mohali, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, on Monday, announced a targeted nano-formulation that will enable safer treatment method for people suffering from Parkinson's disease.

Jan 27, 2025

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India

India Inc. pegs GDP growth at 6.5-6.9 pc for 2025-26: FICCI pre-Budget survey

Tortured by microfinance staff, Karnataka teacher jumps into river

Semiconductor demand in India to reach 28 pc by 2026 end amid AI boom

Medical Visa Boosts India's Status as Health Tourism Hub

UN officials express alarm over escalating violence, humanitarian crisis in DRC

RBI may begin rate easing cycle with 25 bps cut, add durable liquidity: Morgan Stanley

Anarock Chairman Stresses on PMAY Accessibility Boost

K'taka Minister denies role in MUDA scam, says CM's wife not involved

India's major ports record 3.2% rise in cargo during Dec, Deendayal Port leads

UPI's share in India's digital payments surged to 83%: RBI report

Mystery Deepens Over Deaths in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri: Organophosphorus Poisoning Suspected

Omar Abdullah Government Hikes DA for Employees, Pensioners to 53%

Asia-pacific healthcare market to hit $5 trn by 2030, Indian CDMOs to shine globally: Report

Rahul Gandhi to address two rallies in Delhi tomorrow

Indian scientists develop nano-formulation to bring safer treatment for Parkinson's

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh