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West Bengal eyes 5X bigger economy by 2047, significant growth gaps identified: ORF report

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- 'Bikoshito Bongo: An Evidence-Based Policy Roadmap for West Bengal's 5X Economy', a special report published by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), examines the conditions r... Read More


ED arrests director of Ganguly Home Search Pvt Ltd in money laundering case

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Amit Ganguly, Director of Ganguly Home Search Pvt Ltd, in connection with an investigation into a money laundering case relating to... Read More


Asian Games 2026: Ambassador Nagma Mallick welcomes Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in Tokyo

Tokyo, Sept. 18 -- Indian Ambassador to Japan Nagma Mallick welcomed Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya in Tokyo on Friday morning. He is visiting Japan to lead India's deleg... Read More


India's semiconductor self-reliance not about building everything at home; must leverage trusted global partnerships: FS Misri

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- India's self-reliance in the semiconductor sector does not mean building everything within its borders but developing sovereign capabilities while pursuing trusted global partne... Read More


Gurugram hit-and-run case: Accused Kalyan Bainsla, Lovneesh to be produced in court today

Gurugram, Sept. 18 -- The two accused arrested in connection with the Golf Course Road hit-and-run case involving woman biker Sia will be produced before the court of Civil Judge Nidhi Beniwal on Frid... Read More


Customers queue up at Apple stores; iPhone 18 Pro starts at Rs 1,64,900 In India, iPhone Duo at Rs 2,99,900

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- Apple has announced its latest products as part of its 2026 fall lineup, with the new iPhone 18 Pro series, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and its first f... Read More


Fed unlikely to signal aggressive tightening cycle; energy prices remain key risk: Axis Bank

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- The US Federal Reserve is unlikely to embark on an aggressive tightening cycle, with only one additional rate hike projected, even as energy prices remain the key risk to the in... Read More


Karnataka Prisons Department, NLSIU sign MoU to strengthen prison reforms and legal aid

Bengaluru, Sept. 18 -- The Department of Prisons and Correctional Services, Karnataka, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengalur... Read More


Devotees in Nepal immerse idols of Lord Vishwakarma with fanfare

Kathmandu, Sept. 18 -- Carrying the idol down to the riverbed, performing rituals asking for forgiveness and then immersing it in the river, Nepali metalsmiths bid adieu to Lord Vishwakarma, god of ar... Read More


"Brought all actual complaints down to zero": Asian Games organising committee chairperson Tayaab Ikram on athletes' accommodation

Nagoya, Sept. 18 -- Asian Games organising committee chairperson Tayaab Ikram on Friday said that all genuine complaints regarding athletes' accommodation had been addressed and brought down to "zero.... Read More