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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 2 (IANS) The CBI arrested an Executive Engineer of the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Mumbai, his relative and three officials of a Mumbai-based real estate group, in a Rs 50 lakh bribery case related to the issuance of a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) for a land parcel, an official said on Friday. Vikrant Verma, Executive Engineer, CPWD Mumbai; Saurav Gupta, Vermas relative based in Pune; and Arvind Semwal, Vice President, Baya Company, were among those named

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 2 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday highlighted the growing potential of bamboo as an industrial and economic resource, saying the state will soon make a newly developed bamboo bicycle available in parks across Guwahati for public use and take feedback ahead of its formal launch. CM Sarma said he recently rode the bicycle, whose structure was made entirely from bamboo and has received certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Wa

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) In some more bad news for the Chinese economy, MSCI Chinas consumer goods sub-indices plunged roughly 18 per cent over the past six months, nearing 10-year low. According to a report in the Taipei Times, retail sales were just 0.4 per cent in August. During the latest earnings season, consumer durable companies in the MSCI index missed profit expectations by nearly 50 per cent, reflecting Chinas lopsided economy. According to experts quoted as saying, inve

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) A comprehensive master plan for the holistic development of the Pune Economic Region was presented to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday during a high-level meeting. Formulated under NITI Aayogs Growth Hub initiative, the plan sets an ambitious target to elevate Punes economy to $200220 billion by 2036. The blueprint outlines 58 priority projects, an estimated investment of Rs 910 lakh crore, and the creation of 1520 lakh additional jobs.

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Silver prices witnessed a sharp decline on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Monday, with the white metal plunging more than Rs 7,000 and falling below the crucial Rs 2.28 lakh-per-kg mark amid a broad-based sell-off in precious metals. The steep fall comes as rising crude oil prices have heightened inflation concerns globally, strengthening market expectations that the US Federal Reserve may keep interest rates higher for longer or consider further polic

Pan-India housing report released at IREC 2026 highlights MMRs leadership, Bengalurus growth and a shift from price-led to volume-led expansion New Delhi [India], September 26: The 7th International Real Estate

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada on Saturday said India was able to conclude its long-pending free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union on equal terms after nearly 17 years of negotiations, while stressing that technology transfers, local manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI) would play a critical role in the country's next phase of industrial growth. Speaking at the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (U

Digital Desk | Sidhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday highlighted Sidhis traditional crafts and forest-based products as emerging sources of rural income, citing international demand for Panja durries and earnings generated by womens groups from mahua-based products. Addressing the Balram Krishi Mahotsav in Sidhi virtually from Bhopal, Yadav said the districts tribal culture, handicrafts, agriculture, tourism and natural resources could together create a broa

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 22 (IANS) JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon has said that Indias economy could nearly triple in size over the next decade, highlighting plans to expand the company's footprint in the country. Dimon said the bank expects a sharp rise in its India coverage and operations over the next decade, saying that therell be 400 companies in research, with 2,000 companies being covered, according to reports. Dimon said JPMorgan plans to work closely with the gover

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) While China has been viewed as the worlds manufacturing hub, the countrys economy, that was once growing at a robust pace, has hit a rough patch with key sectors in contraction mode and unemployment on the rise, according to a new report. The Chinese economy is faltering, and the government is working tirelessly to conceal the depth of its crisis. Official GDP growth figures continue to hover around 4.55 per cent, but independent analysts and institutions

Digital Desk | New York, Sep 21 (IANS) The world economy faces risks from stubborn inflation, higher debt service cost and artificial intelligence (AI) investment though it has proven to be more resilient than many feared, according to Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Speaking in a dialogue at a special edition of the Qatar Economic Forum in New York City on Sunday, Georgieva said, Inflation is stubborn. We are not anticipating a quick resolution.

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan said on Friday that Indias creative economy is emerging as the country's next major growth frontier that can open new employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for young people. Dr. Murugan told participants at the Jindal Policy Conclave the animation, visual effects, gaming and comics (AVGC) sector is expected to require nearly 2 million

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 18 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Friday highlighted the growing role of bamboo in creating employment opportunities, promoting entrepreneurship and supporting sustainable economic development across the state on the occasion of World Bamboo Day. In a post on X, Sarma said bamboo was emerging as an important resource for Assam, contributing to the development of new industries and generating opportunities for people across different sectors. Fro

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) India has climbed five places to 26th rank in a global transparency index, marking the country among the top five mostimproved markets worldwide and the umber one improver in Asia Pacific, a report said on Friday. The report from JLL cited its Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI), showing that the rise places India firmly within the middle of the Transparent tier and reflects steady gains across regulatory, transaction and sustainability measures

Digital Desk | Imphal, Sep 16 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday said the prolonged ethnic conflict in the state had led to a decline of over Rs 1,200 crore in Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue between 2023 and 2026, putting considerable pressure on the state's economy. Addressing the 52nd Foundation Day celebration of the All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU) at the Manipur Press Club, Imphal, he also appealed to all civil society organisations (CSOs) o

Digital Desk | Kohima, Sep 16 (IANS) The Nagaland government is working on a Live Entertainment Economy framework aimed at making the sector a potential driver of economic growth, employment generation and tourism promotion in the state, an official said. A meeting to discuss the development of the framework was held at the Directorate of Information and Public Relations here on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Information and Public Relations Secretary, Orenthung Lotha. Lotha highlighted the g

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) The Indian economy is more likely to be resilient rather than becoming more vulnerable, Dr V Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Adviser, said on Tuesday, citing strong bank credit growth, robust GST collections and healthy corporate and banking sector balance sheets. Nageswaran told industry leaders at Assochams Managing Committee Meeting and Special Session that while the resumption of hostilities in West Asia and rising interest rates across major econom

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) The New Delhi Declaration, adopted at the '2026 BRICS Summit', will also be remembered for floating the idea about a multipolar digital economy that works with sovereign systems that remain nationally controlled while becoming increasingly interoperable, according to an article in Modern Diplomacy. It highlights that the declaration placed sovereign digital ecosystems, interoperable Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), and artificial intelligence (AI) insi

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 13 (IANS) Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has began discussions on reusing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials at the thee-day World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 which will begin in Gandhinagar on September 15, an official said. India hosting the WCEF 2026 would be a first for South Asia, the official said in a statement on Sunday. The forum, to be organised under the theme 'Circular Economy: Transition for People and Prosperity', would

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) India will host the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from September 15 to 18, marking the first time the global forum will be held in South Asia, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said on Sunday. The forum will be organised under the theme Circular Economy: Transition for People and Prosperity and will be jointly inaugurated on September 15 by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bh

New Delhi [India], September 9: From establishing offices at DwarkaExpressway to commanding a strong presence in one of NCRs most sought-after real estate corridors, young entrepreneur Avik Bhatia has steadily

Digital Desk | Panaji, Sep 7 (IANS) Highlighting the growth rate of 7.8 per cent achieved in the first quarter, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has worked continuously since 2014 to transform the country into a rapidly moving economy. Chairing the 28th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Panaji, HM Shah said that the Indian economy recording such a growth rate amid global turbulence is a matter of pride for all of us. The Home Minister said that

Kolkata, Sep 7 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said the state's fiscal health has begun to improve, albeit slowly, following the government's decision to link the state with various Central schemes, a move he claimed was obstructed by the previous regime. Because of the fiscal indiscipline of the previous regime and the huge revenue losses caused by corruption, West Bengals economy was pushed to the verge of bankruptcy. The situation was further aggravated by the pre

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday that India must accelerate its transition to secure, clean, sustainable and selfreliant energy systems amid geopolitical uncertainty and volatile markets. Dr Singh was addressing the 6th International Climate Summit 2026 here, while he warned that energy security is inseparable from national security, []

Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) Indian equity benchmarks posted notable losses for the third consecutive week amid concerns over global interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty. Nifty declined 0.31 per cent during the week and added 0.35 per cent on the last trading day to reach 24,175. At close, Sensex was up 330 points, or 0.43 per []

Kolkata, Aug 26 (IANS) The growing adoption of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) is set to reshape Indias real estate sector, industry leaders said at the second edition of Credai TechCon held here on Wednesday. The event brought together leading technology companies, real estate developers and industry experts from across the country to discuss how []

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Gold and silver are likely to witness a substantial rally as fiscal dominance and shifting real yields reshape the macro-outlook, a report said on Saturday. The report from Vallum Capital said the recent correction merely repriced ownership rather than invalidating the investment thesis to accumulate precious metals. It further noted []