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World Bank growth forecast: trade headwinds ahead for India

India, Oct. 8 -- The Indian economy will grow at 6.5% in 2025-26 and 6.3% in 2026-27, the World Bank said in its latest South Asia Development Update released on Tuesday. The latest forecasts are 20 b... Read More


Engaging with China: The road that India must take

India, Oct. 8 -- America's imposition of sharp tariff hikes on Indian exports has led to an unexpected rapprochement between India and China, one that has momentous global geopolitical and geoeconomic... Read More


After 'Basava Metro' pitch, CM Siddaramaiah to recommend naming Bengaluru metro after Valmiki: Report

India, Oct. 8 -- In a speech delivered at the Valmiki Jayanti celebrations on Tuesday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced plans to recommend to the Union government that Bengaluru's metro... Read More


Rishab Shetty defends portrayal of women in Kantara after backlash: 'Cinema reflects society'

India, Oct. 8 -- Actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty has addressed criticism about the portrayal of women in Kantara films. He shared that while female characters are crafted to be strong and impactful, the... Read More


"Contradictory opinions can erode authority of legal system," says CJI Gavai

New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has asserted that inconsistent opinions can erode the authority of the legal system. He stated that the law serves as a frame... Read More


UPI users likely to get this big feature today: PhonePe, Paytm, GPay to allow.

India, Oct. 8 -- From today, UPI payment apps like PhonePe, Paytm, and GPay may go through a major change as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a guideline for the UPI verification process. ... Read More


Corporate fixed deposits: How to invest safely for higher interest rates, flexible tenures & guaranteed returns in 2025

New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- Corporate Fixed Deposits (FDs) are investment products offered by leading financial institutions and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). The objective of these investment too... Read More


RBI Governor urges fintechs to focus on 'underserved' sections

Mumbai, Oct. 8 -- Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday exhorted the fledgling fintech ecosystem to focus on the underserved sections of the society to deepen financial inclusion. Speaki... Read More


Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the India Mobile Congress 2025

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 8 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, Asia's largest telecom, media, and technology event, today at Yashobhoomi ... Read More


CS Setty: Banks like SBI 'well versed' to handle acquisition financing

Mumbai, Oct. 8 -- Days after the Reserve Bank's decision to allow banks to allow acquisition financing, SBI chairman C S Setty on Wednesday said entities like the country's largest lender are "well ve... Read More