India

Over 90 times rise in direct benefit transfer in just a decade: FM Sitharaman

India will continue to be fastest growing economy, even perform better: FM Sitharaman

The GDP growth accelerated to a robust 7.4 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024-25, as result of which the growth rate for the full financial year works out to 6.5 per cent on the back of a strong performance of the agriculture, construction, and services sectors, according to latest RBI data.

Jun 30, 2025

India projected to see GDP growth of 6.5 pc in FY26: S&P Global Ratings

Over 130 UK GCCs in India generate $6.5 billion annually, employ 2 lakh people: Report

While the global cost of setting up 100-member teams has increased by 8 per cent, India continues to offer up to 50 per cent lower costs than the UK. India also has the largest AI-ready workforce in the world, and UK Global Capability Centres are tapping into this with increasing urgency.

Jun 29, 2025

India's economy remains resilient amid spike in global uncertainties: RBI

Agriculture showed a broad-based increase in production across most major crops during 2024-25. The domestic prices situation remains benign with headline inflation staying below the target for the fourth consecutive month in May, the report states.

Jun 25, 2025

Emergency marked first ever assault on soul of India: Union Minister Kumaraswamy

At a time when the seeds of freedom were beginning to bear the fruits of a great democratic tree, the then Prime Minister brought a disruptive twist to the Constitution through an anti-people decision that the nation condemned then - and must continue to condemn even today, Kumaraswamy stated.

Jun 25, 2025

Pahalgam terror attack: Three attackers were Pakistanis linked to LeT

It must be mentioned that on April 22, Pakistan backed LeT terrorists killed 26 civilians, including 25 tourists and a local pony owner, who had tried to stop the terrorists from spilling innocent blood. Among the 25 tourists was a Nepalese national.

Jun 23, 2025

Indian stock market trades flat over US Fed policy decision

Nifty Bank was up 43.15 points or 0.08 per cent at 555,871.90 The Nifty Midcap 100 index was trading at 58,068.85 after dropping 40.35 points or 0.07 per cent. Nifty Smallcap 100 index was at 18,404.05 after adding 25.60 points or 0.14 per cent.

Jun 19, 2025

10 dead in Iranian attack on civilian areas; Israel Prez condoles loss of lives

Israel-Iran crisis: Defining test of global conscience and US resolve

The U.S.'s internal schisms Trump's isolationism, congressional gridlock, military restraint, and public war fatigue render direct involvement unlikely, but the Israel-Iran crisis demands a G7 and U.S. anchored in justice, peace, and multilateralism

Jun 19, 2025

India seeks SCO's condemnation on Pahalgam, Pak pushes for Jaffar Express attack: Reports

Individuals familiar with the development have said that serious discussions are underway to include India's proposal to mention the terror attack in the document, as any failure to do so, as per media reports, may undermine the SCO proceedings.

Jun 18, 2025

India sends first airborne quantum message—Rajnath Singh calls it

India's first quantum message sent over air stuns world—Rajnath Singh calls it "game-changer"

India successfully tested its first airborne quantum communication system using entangled photons, a move Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed as a "game-changer" for national security.

Jun 18, 2025

India abstains on UNGA resolution criticising Israel

India joins 18 others to abstain on UNGA resolution criticising Israel

India was one of 19 countries that abstained on the resolution that was carried on Thursday, with 149 votes, with 12, including the United States, voting against it.

Jun 14, 2025

Iran's private message to Israel: Can intervene if military campaign continues in Gaza [details

Israeli strike on Iran: Recalibrating geostrategic dynamics in Middle East and beyond

The Israeli airstrike on Iran's nuclear facilities in June 2025 marks a seismic shift in Middle East geopolitics, signaling a new era of strategic alignments, proxy warfare, and global power recalibration, writes Major General Dilawar Singh in this op-ed.

Jun 13, 2025

India's role at upcoming G7 summit: Reluctant invitations, unavoidable realities

The G7's invitation to India is a study in reluctant adaptation. Much like a legacy corporation forced to partner with a disruptive startup, the G7 recognizes that India's participation is no longer optional, writes Major General Dilawar Singh.

Jun 12, 2025

How arrested Pakistani national in Kolkata secured EPIC card, voted twice; ED probes

How arrested Pakistani national in Kolkata got EPIC card, voted twice? ED probes

The Enforcement Directorate have started tracking the sources of the documents based on which Azad Mullick, the Pakistani citizen whom ED arrested in Kolkata in April, secured an EPIC card, with which he voted twice, first in the 2021 West Bengal Assembly election and then in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Jun 11, 2025

India's population reaches 1.46 billion, sees decline in fertility rate: UN

While India continues to be the most populous country, with an estimated 1.46 billion people in 2025, the country's total fertility rate has fallen to 1.9, below the replacement level of 2.1, according to the latest report by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) released on Tuesday.

Jun 10, 2025

India can become global leader in livestock exports, aim for 20 pc rise in FY26

India Targets Global Leadership in Livestock Exports with 20% Growth Goal for FY26

India can position itself as a global leader in livestock exports, especially in value-added segments, and the industry must be more aspirational and aim for a 20 per cent increase in exports this fiscal (FY26), senior government officials have said.

Jun 7, 2025

269 million people lifted out of extreme poverty in India over 11 years, reveals World Bank

In a significant feat under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary government, India has made key strides in the last decade in reducing its extreme poverty rate, which fell to 5.3 per cent in 2022–23 from 27.1 per cent in 2011–12, latest World Bank data has revealed.

Jun 7, 2025

Dassault and Tata to Build Rafale Fuselages in India

Make in India: Tata, Dassault Aviation join forces to build Rafale fuselages [details]

The production facility, to be established in Hyderabad, will focus on manufacturing key structural components of the Rafale aircraft. These components include the lateral shells of the rear fuselage, the complete rear section, the central fuselage, and the front section.

Jun 5, 2025

India Secures ECOSOC Seat, Pledges Development Focus

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