SLUG: BOOMING AMID CRISIS
New Delhi
India is expected to remain one of the fastest-growing major economies globally despite a broader slowdown, with growth projected at around 6.6% in FY27, according to a new World Bank update.
The report noted that rising energy prices
Bengaluru
AI-infused operating models are rapidly transforming workforce strategies across IT services firms, as companies respond to mounting pricing pressures and the need to protect margins.
Analysts note that intensified global competition has pushed firms into a hyper-
New Delhi
The Petroleum Ministry clarified that a recent briefing incorrectly stated LPG connection growth, confirming that the reported figure actually refers to Piped Natural Gas connections, not LPG. The ministry said the error was inadvertent and regretted.
Officials st
Seoul
South Korea will begin distributing cash assistance later this month to support households facing rising living costs triggered by the Middle East crisis.
The government said the aid will target the bottom 70% of income earners, with a phased rollout starting April 27
New York
Stocks on Wall Street drifted mostly lower while oil prices eased as investors awaited planned U.S.-Iran talks aimed at stabilising tensions following a fragile ceasefire.
The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% amid choppy trading, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6
Intro: The milestone underscores India’s rapid transformation into a global leader in digital payments, driven by innovation, scale, and widespread adoption
New Delhi
As Unified Payments Interface completes a decade, India now accounts for 49 per cent of global real-time di
Blurb: Gold prices climbed for a third straight week, aided by safe-haven demand, weaker dollar trends, easing inflation concerns, and optimism around geopolitical developments and rate cuts
New Delhi
Gold prices rose 1.65 per cent during the week, marking their third conse
Intro: Pointing out its advanced refining and processing capabilities, he said such projects are crucial to ensure energy security and reduce dependence on imports
New Delhi
Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has praised the refining and processing capabi
New Delhi
GitHub reports India has 27 million developers, making it the world’s fastest-growing developer community, with over two million joining in 2026 alone. It accounts for one in seven new developers globally, reflecting India’s rising dominance in open-source contributi
New DelhiDomestic institutional investors (DIIs) offset heavy foreign institutional investor (FII) selling and supported Indian equities during the week as global sentiment improved after a reported US-Iran ceasefire. FIIs sold Rs 20,710 crore while DIIs bought Rs 21,602 crore, h
New DelhiDelhi government’s draft Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0 (2026–2030) aims to accelerate EV adoption while tackling air pollution through incentives and phased restrictions. It offers 100 percent exemption on road tax and registration fees for EVs until March 31, 2030, with a
Maharastra
Kesar India Limited has expanded its long-term development pipeline to over ₹5,100 crore in Gross Development Value across 29 residential and mixed-use projects. It covers about 12.24 million sq. ft. of developable area and provides execution visibility for the next
Bhopal
In a major boost to women’s empowerment in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will release the 35th instalment of the popular ‘Ladli Behna Yojana’ from Ashta in Sehore district on Sunday.
He will directly transfer Rs 1,500 into the bank accounts of over 1.25
SLUG: SUPER POWER IN THE MAKING
New Delhi
India is increasingly signing free trade agreements (FTAs) with economies where trade corridors are already expanding, and supply chains are already forming, a new report has said.
These FTAs are functioning as accelerators of ex
New Delhi
As India seeks to position Southeast Asia as a key market for the BrahMos missile, the supersonic cruise weapon – jointly developed by India and Russia – has generated significant interest in the region amid growing Chinese assertiveness in the South China Sea.
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JammuAccording to an official statement, the first operation was carried out by the Nowshera Police during routine vehicle checking at Thalka Naka on Friday.
A Scorpio vehicle was intercepted, leading to the arrest of one आरोपी, Wajid Khan, a resident of Kakora in Manjakote t
New DelhiIndia has set an ambitious goal to expand its nuclear power capacity to at least 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2047, coinciding with the centenary of its independence.
The move reflects the country’s long-term strategy to strengthen energy security, reduce reliance on fossil
Blurb: Vijay’s rally is being viewed as a significant boost to TVK’s campaign, particularly in southern Tamil Nadu
Chennai
With campaigning entering its final phase ahead of the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Joseph Vijay is se