IMF flags risks, slippages in Pakistan reforms despite $1.2 billion tranche

IMF flags risks, slippages in Pakistan reforms despite $1.2 billion tranche

In a report issued Thursday after the IMF Executive Board completed the second review of Pakistan's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the first review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), the Fund said it has approved an immediate disbursement of about $1 billion under the EFF and around $200 million under the RSF. 15 days ago
Smog blankets Delhi as AQI turns very poor again, Jahangirpuri crosses 400-mark

Smog blankets Delhi as AQI turns very poor again, Jahangirpuri crosses 400-mark

The smog and shallow fog significantly reduced visibility across the national capital. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 395, while other pollution hotspots included Vivek Vihar at 393, Ashok Vihar at 382, Bawana at 373, NSIT Dwarka at 388, Rohini at 385, Wazirpur at 397, Chandni Chowk at 368, and DTU at 371. 15 days ago
Country now in full-fledged 'Reform Express' phase, says PM Modi at NDA parliamentary party meet

PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex gratia for kin of victims in Andhra bus tragedy

In a message shared by the Prime Minister's Office on X, he expressed deep grief over the incident and extended condolences to the bereaved families. "Pained by the loss of lives due to a bus mishap in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured," the PMO posted. 15 days ago
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J&K Congress disowns SC Dept chief Karan Bhagat amid 'unauthorized' event

A major rift erupted within the J&K Congress after the party disowned SC Department chairperson Karan Bhagat for organizing an "unauthorized" event attended by senior leaders Vikar Rasool Wani and Tina Choudhary. Bhagat hit back at JKPCC chief Tariq Hamid Karra, accusing him of "soft separatism" and lacking understanding of Congress culture. 16 days ago
Number of India's dollar millionaires to surge 55 pc by 2029: Report

Economically productive FTAs and PTAs? Surge in new FTAs

True productivity mandates 95 percent reciprocal tariff demolition, ironclad investment bindings, relaxed origins rules, and robust safeguards against surges. Fuse this with Rs 25,000 crore export propulsion through 2031 for high-tech niches. 16 days ago