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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
With this, India would join a select group of countries that have operational hydrogen-powered trains
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
The currents of the Hooghly have witnessed history being reshaped, new chapters of trade being written, and new journeys of development unfolding: Reports
Five-day course focused on port management, logistics and maritime policy.
The CM stressed the need to improve performance indicators that remain below the national average and bring them on par with leading states.
The government, however, does not immediately need to account for additional borrowing or bring in supplementary demands for grants in the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament: Government source
Though the issues discussed at the meeting were not completely made public, the West Asia conflict and its impact on crude oil prices, fertilisers, transportation, goods and the rupee would definitely have been the focus
The Centres approval for widening key national highways in north Telangana is expected to improve connectivity and boost economic activity in the region.
The minister also said that in the last three-and-a-half years, India has finalised nine free trade agreements (FTAs) and India will implement at least 2-3 FTAs over the next six months
The victim estimated his financial loss, including company assets, business opportunities and reputation, at 200 crore
The State government has launched a novel initiative with an aim of providing social security to every family: Bhatti
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma appeals to refrain from cow slaughter, says no scripture mandates cow sacrifice, reaffirms commitment to make Assam Rs10 lakh crore economy by 2028
It becomes unbearably hot inside small garment factories with tin roofs. Several workers stopped reporting for work, and lost their jobs, says Mr A. Aloysius, founder of Social Awareness and Voluntary Education (SAVE), a Tirupur NGO focusing on labour rights
Launches 38 industrial parks at MSME Growth Summit in Vijayawada, stresses job creation and innovation
According to him, the Omega mindset is built around continuous reinvention rather than relentless grinding.
Netizens are praising his down-to-earth gesture.
With oil marketing companies losing at least Rs 14 per litre on petrol and Rs 42 per litre on diesel, the retail fuel prices could see a further rise in the country
The chief minister said Andhra Pradesh could achieve its long-term development goals only by sustaining a 15 per cent growth rate and adopting a modern, data-driven governance framework.
Majhi links heritage conservation with economic growth at Somnath Swabhiman Parv event in Bhubaneswar
Nagarani drew attention from government secretaries, ministers and collectors from other districts during the two-day district collectors conference held in the capital two days ago: Reports
Rising costs, economic insecurity, and shifting social values are increasingly shaping fertility decisions worldwide, turning parenthood into a question of affordability rather than choice.
Naidu asked officials to collaborate with Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham and submit a detailed report on training and promoting seaweed cultivation among women.
Indias reliance on domestic funding is balanced by deep local markets and sizable reserves
Hyderabad set to emerge as a creative tech hub with skilling and global content focus
Rupee depreciation offsets strong domestic growth, delaying Indias rise to third place
The event brought together bright young minds from across the state
Around 25 heritage sites have been identified initially, and officials said more publicly owned sites may be taken up under the scheme.
Mr Trump has resolved to keep the war going for two to three weeks at least when he believes more of the stated military objectives like stripping Iran of the power to assemble missiles and bombs are achieved
The minister said salaries and pensions are now being credited on the first of every month. He added that 15,941 teacher posts have been filled through a mega recruitment drive in the first year
'Balanced and proportionate growth across sectors is essential for sustained economic progress,' Speaker Surama Padhy

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