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The Chief Minister said the launch of development works on such a large scale marks a golden chapter in the States municipal history. The Chief Minister directed officials to take measures to ensure that urban areas become growth engines of the economy
CM N. Chandrababu Naidu virtually launched 11,359-crore urban projects across 123 municipalities and corporations, urging officials to boost the weekend economy.
Addressing the convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee as the chief guest, Doval said that the students are fortunate to be living in a transformative era where their future holds great promise.
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CM D.K. Shivakumar said, My vision is not limited to making Karnataka the fastest-growing State in the country, but instead to make Karnataka a model State for tomorrows India.
The new Paytm Intelligence, or Pi, service can deploy AI agents across functions such as sales, customer service and operations, according to the sources
Hyderabad Metro Rail says its first service starts at 6 am; the last trains leave terminal stations at 11 pm on the Red and Blue lines and 11.35 pm on the Green Line. Jhanvi Natta, a working professional who relies on private rides when work or social plans run late, describes the result from the passenger side. If we have a weekend meet-up with friends or some social activity that goes beyond 11 pm, we have to start hurrying home because the roads become silent, she said
The concerns have come into focus after a proposed Peptide Party in Bengaluru was cancelled following regulatory intervention, highlighting a wider trend of people exploring peptide-based therapies outside conventional medical settings
Modi said corruption, terrorism and inflation were unchecked, but India was now far more secure economically and socially.
The AAI said the details and circumstances leading to the incident will be examined by the appropriate authorities according to the prescribed procedures.
James gave the couple about Rs. one crore to invest in the business. But, the couple went absconding after some time. James filed a complaint to the Greater Chennai Commissionerate.
The institution honoured five distinguished alumni with the Distinguished Alumni Awards 2026 for their outstanding professional achievements.
The RBI said Indias economy remains resilient amid global risks, supported by strong domestic demand, manufacturing and services activity, while FPI inflows and FDI improved.
Subramanian, a former IMF executive director for India and South Asia, also spoke about India's strategic leap into high-barrier frontier industries -- specifically defence manufacturing, dual-use technology transfer, and commercial space tech -- as vital catalysts for technological self-reliance, national defence capabilities, and high-value export growth
The stakes are significant for an economy that has struggled for decades to bring more women into the workforce.
In a post on X, Ghalibaf commented on the limitations of trying to manage deep-seated financial strain through short-term state interventions and shared a sarcastic take on how economic pressures play out
Bringing debt under control is proving difficult because governments in advanced economies face strong political resistance to spending cuts and pension reforms
A 38-year-old real estate broker died by suicide after jumping from his hostel building in Gachibowli, with police citing alleged financial stress.
Addressing the nation on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, President Murmu noted that warfare and instability prevailing in several parts of the world are affecting every country.
Economy hit by crop damage, closed waterways, lost power; Weather damage to economy this year may exceed previous years
The Authority reiterated that real estate projects must obtain mandatory RERA registration before advertising, marketing, or undertaking sales
In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, minister of state for finance Pankaj Chaudhary said that the IMFs rankings are based on nominal GDP measured at prevailing US dollar exchange rates
The RBI data presented Telangana as an economy registering broad-based expansion
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The minister said the textile sector was among the largest employment generating industries after agriculture, providing jobs to nearly five crore people across the country: Reports
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Shallow water of Rhine is imposing tighter limits on how much ship cargo can float down the river -- sending prices up for riverboat freight and heaping pressure on the government to act.
The state will release a new industrial policy to foster innovation and technology-driven growth, support emerging industry sectors and drive sustainable development and export promotion.
The NTCA study cites Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka as one of the country's most successful conservation models
While the Social Security Code, 2020 recognises gig workers, the other three labour codesthe Industrial Relations Code, the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, and the Wage Codedo not. As a result, the debate has so far been limited to social security rather than comprehensive labour rights
Finance Minister says IMF projects India to cross the milestone by FY29, backed by reforms, infrastructure push and manufacturing-led growth.
At the same time, Gadkari also said that petrol blended with 20 percent ethanol (E20) can reduce fuel economy by 2 to 6 per cent depending on the vehicle category and vintage, arguing that tests for engine durability on a dynamometer and on-road vehicle tests have not shown any failures due to E20 fuel
TTD will file a police complaint against a real estate firm for allegedly misleading buyers by promising lifetime Tirumala VIP break darshan.
Concerned with widespread misinformation in this digital age, the prime minister also stressed a proactive outreach on strategic sectors to counter such misinformation. The prime minister also underscored the importance of technological self-reliance and building domestic capabilities in critical sectors, the government said in the statement.
The CM said peace is the foundation of development and the unrest has disrupted social harmony, affected the education of the younger generation and hurt the state's economy.
As part of the initiative, the government plans to construct one lakh houses for eligible beneficiaries.
NITI Aayog has identified Hyderabad and Bengaluru as Indias key bioeconomy hubs, projecting the sector to grow to $1.36 trillion by 2040.
The RBI governors comments come at a time when erratic monsoon progress has delayed planting across major states for the Kharif season with total cropped area falling 16 per cent year-on-year.
The result is a K-shaped world economy where some countries and industries race ahead while others fall behind. Growth will slow in 2026, but by less than we expected at the start of this year, said the report
China has largely shrugged off wider economic impacts from the Iran war as soaring energy prices pushed up global inflation
Referring to the proposed second airport near Kanakapura, Vijayendra alleged that the government's priorities should not be tilted towards real estate.
The ethanol controversy has taken a centre stage in Indias when the government mandated shift to 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol, sparking a fierce public debate over mileage drops, engine wear, and a lack of consumer choice. However, critics are questioning why fuel with 20 percent ethanol is not cheaper than pure petrol or fuel with 10 percent ethanol
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said E20 was a cleaner, higher-quality and more efficient fuel than E10 or pure petrol and had been rolled out only after years of scientific testing, consultations with automobile manufacturers and the expansion of domestic ethanol production
The decision was taken by the State Cabinet following a proposal from the fisheries and animal resources development department.
Middle-East conflict and below-normal monsoon rainfall underscore the need to rethink India's agricultural pricing policies
Indias first woman PM got deep into an all-round mess of two wars (the 1962 treachery by the Chinese and the aggression of Pakistani dictator Ayub Khan in 1965). A combination of drought, an adverse trade balance, a mounting current account deficit and acute foreign exchange crisis led to India facing potential economic collapse. The nail in coffin was due to the stringent loan/aid conditions imposed by the World Bank and International Monetary Fund
Locals from Lothkunta, Sainikpuri and Yapral said earthmoving equipment and construction activity had begun clearing parts of the hillocks, including blasting of rock formations

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