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Economic growth may slow to 3.5% in FY27: IMF staff team

Dhaka, July 16 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team concluded a five-day visit to Dhaka on Thursday, projecting Bangladesh's economic growth to moderate to 3.5 percent in FY2026-27 and ... Read More


Manufacturing sector faces defining race for survival through dual transformation

Hanoi, July 16 -- Green production and artificial intelligence (AI) are creating a "dual transformation" - combining green and digital transitions - which forces Vietnamese manufacturers to seek effec... Read More


Argentina stage late comeback to beat England 2-1, reach World Cup final

Atlanta, July 16 -- Defending champions Argentina produced another dramatic late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup semifinal at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium here on Thursday IST, booki... Read More


Agriculture Minister demands to make Sunetra Pawar Maha CM if Fadnavis becomes PM

Mumbai, July 16 -- Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar-led NCP leader and Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne today stated that Sunetra Pawar must take over as Chief Minister of Maharashtra whenever... Read More


Maha: Amchur production creates new livelihood opportunities for tribal families

Pune, July 16 -- Suyash Charitable Trust, Pune, has emerged as a model of sustainable rural development by creating livelihood opportunities for tribal communities through value addition to indigenous... Read More


Naveen expresses grief over Puri tragedy, calls for improved crowd control

Bhubaneswar, July 16 -- At least one person died and more than 100 others fainted following a stampede-like crowd surge during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha on Thursday. Leader of Op... Read More


Pentagon announces program to boost military readiness and warfighter performance

Washington, July 16 -- The Department of War has announced a new enhanced screening protocol aimed at improving service member performance, strengthening force readiness, and supporting the long-term ... Read More


Iran warns US of 'surprises' if escalation and MoU violations continue

Tehran, July 16 -- Iran's army warned Thursday that the US should expect military "surprises" if it continues attacking Iranian territory and violating a memorandum of understanding. Army spokesperso... Read More


PM Modi showcases Rs 26,800-cr development push ahead of Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab tour

New Delhi, July 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said his visit to Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab would mark the launch of a wide range of development initiatives in railways, healthcare... Read More


Chhattisgarh Assembly clears Ease of Doing Business Bill, introduces risk based approval system

Raipur, July 16 -- The Chhattisgarh Assembly on Thursday passed the Chhattisgarh Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026. Economic experts believe that the legislation marks an important reform in simplifyi... Read More