India is expected to grow by 6.6% in the financial year 2025–26 (FY26), according to a new report by Standard Chartered Bank. This is slightly higher than the 6.5% growth expected in FY25. The growth will be helped by stronger consumer demand, lower interest rates, recent income tax cuts, good monsoon rains, and the chance…
Chennai, July 22– In a major step to protect biodiversity, the Tamil Nadu government has announced India’s first Centre of Excellence for Hornbill Conservation. The centre will be set up at the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) in Coimbatore district. Hornbills play a key role in forest health by spreading seeds, earning them the nickname “farmers…
Seoul, July 22 – South Korea’s Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said on Tuesday that he and Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo will travel to Washington later this week for high-level trade talks with the United States. The talks are set for Friday, just days before the August 1 deadline, when the US plans to start 25%…
New Delhi, July 22: The State Bank of India (SBI) has again marked Reliance Communications Limited (RCOM) and its promoter Anil D. Ambani as “Fraud.” This was shared by Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, in Parliament. He said this action follows the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) rules on managing fraud and SBI’s…
Beijing/New Delhi, July 19 — China has officially started building a huge dam project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, which becomes the Brahmaputra River when it enters India. This project has raised serious concerns in India and Bangladesh, which are downstream countries. Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended the groundbreaking ceremony in Tibet and…
New Delhi, July 19 — In a proud moment for Indian Railways, the Banaras Rail Engine Factory (BLW) has reached a major milestone by producing and delivering its 2,500th electric locomotive. This electric engine is of the WAP-7 class, with 6000 horsepower, and can run at speeds of up to 140 km/h. The new engine…
Johannesburg, July 19 — In a shocking incident, five people were shot and killed by unknown attackers on Friday night at a tavern in Olievenhoutbosch, a township in Pretoria, South Africa’s administrative capital. According to Gauteng Province police, the shooting took place around 10:30 p.m. when a group of gunmen entered the tavern and started…
Patna, July 19 — In a strong move against corruption, the State Vigilance Unit (SVU) has arrested a police officer in Bihar. Sub-Inspector Putul Kumari, who was the Station House Officer (SHO) of the Women’s Police Station in Samastipur, was caught taking a bribe of ₹20,000. Her driver was also arrested in the case. According…
Bengaluru, July 19 — Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara has said that the government will not form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) right now to look into the Dharmasthala murder case, despite rising public pressure and demands from activists. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Saturday, Parameshwara explained that a preliminary investigation is already underway….
New Delhi, July 19 — India has been praised for its global leadership in developing food standards, especially for whole millet grains. This recognition came during the 88th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Executive Committee (CCEXEC88), held at the FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy, from July 14 to 18. India is leading the work on…
