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PM Modi pushes tech, exports and diversification to power farm growth

NEW DELHI, March 6 -- Stressing that agriculture and the rural economy remain the backbone of India's development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said technology adoption, crop diversification... Read More


Quick money transfer to Dubai? Central banks are stepping in to help

New Delhi, March 6 -- Instant money transfers between India and the UAE may be a reality soon with the central banks of both countries working to link their sovereign digital currencies, a person fami... Read More


Punjab's tax revenue growth slows to 7.8% in 2025-26

Chandigarh, March 6 -- Amid the Punjab government's claims of a sharp surge in revenue receipts during its tenure, the growth in the state's tax revenues has slowed during the 2025-26 financial year. ... Read More


RI Govt accelerates relocation as evacuee numbers decline in Sumatra

Jakarta, March 6 -- Indonesia's post-disaster task force reported a sharp drop in the number of evacuees in Aceh and North Sumatra since the start of Ramadan, as authorities accelerate the constructio... Read More


Hung Yen breaks ground on 4 trillion VND waste-to-energy plant

Hung Yen, March 6 -- The People's Committee of the northern province of Hung Yen and Thien Y - Huy Anh Environmental Energy JSC (CNTY-EUZY Group, China) on March 6 held a groundbreaking ceremony for t... Read More


GBP/INR futures edge closer to 123 mark

Mumbai, March 6 -- On the NSE, USD/INR futures ended the day higher by 0.18% at 91.88. GBP/INR added 0.2% to 122.80 while EUR/INR lost marginally to 106.60. JPY/INR also edged lower to settle for the ... Read More


State economy expected to grow at 7.9% in FY 26

India, March 6 -- Maharashtra's economic growth is expected to be 7.9% in 2025-26 against 7.3% in 2024-25, according to the 2025-26 Economic Survey presented in the state legislature by minister of st... Read More


Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah tables historic 17th state budget worth Rs 4.48 lakh crore

Bengaluru, March 6 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday presented the 2026-27 State Budget in the Vidhana Soudha, marking his historic 17th Budget. The total outlay of the Karnataka Sta... Read More


Social media ban for kids: After Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh plans curbs for under-13s within 90 days

New Delhi, March 6 -- Following Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh is now preparing to ban the use of social media by children under 13. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday announced t... Read More


Focus on making Indian agri products export-oriented, globally competitive: Modi

New Delhi, March 6 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asked farmers to leverage India's diverse climate to increase productivity and export strength, and stressed on scaling up high-value crop ... Read More