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Returning after an exile of 17 years, he faces his toughest challenge now By T N Ashok After 17 years in London exile, Tarique Rahman is poised to become Bangladeshs next prime minister following his Bangladesh Nationalist Partys decisive victory in Thursdays elections a watershed moment that ends nearly two decades of political [] The post Bangladeshs PM designate Tarique Rahman has to revive a battered economy appeared first on Northlines .

Asserts deal benefits others, not UT; rules out apology amid Assembly Jammu Tawi, Feb 10:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday warned that the proposed IndiaUS trade deal could have serious repercussions for Jammu and Kashmirs traditional economy, particularly its horticulture and dry fruit sectors, asserting that the Union Territory stood to lose far more than [] The post IndiaUS Trade Deal may adversely impact J&K economy: CM appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Feb 5:Jammu and Kashmirs economy is projected to grow by 5.82 per cent in real terms in 202526, reflecting a steady post-pandemic recovery and improved fiscal management, according to theEconomic Survey Report 202526 tabled in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. As per the report, the Union Territorys real Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) [] The post J&K economy grows 5.82% in 202526: Economic Survey appeared first on Northlines .

RBI would do well to protect FOREX reserves By Nantoo Banerjee It does not make sense for India to deplete its hard-earned foreign currency reserves to temporarily protect the Rupees exchange value. In fact, Indian Rupees downturn vis--vis other major currencies has not adversely impacted the countrys impressive economic growth, at least for the [] The post Rupee decline may not be bad for Economy now appeared first on Northlines .

Amitabh Kant Multiple shocks over the past five years have brought increased global volatility and uncertainty. 2025 has been markedby geopolitical fragmentation, trade uncertainty, supply chain realignments, and a battle for technological supremacy. Amidst this unsettled global environment, Indias macroeconomic stability stands out. Growth came in at 8.2% in the latest quarter, surpassing even the [] The post Reform, Resilience, and Resolve: Indias Economy in 2025 appeared first on Northlines .

Cooperation extends to mutually beneficial new sectors By K Raveendran Russian President Vladimir Putins visit has drawn attention for the way it reinforced a partnership shaped increasingly by economic interdependence and investment-driven priorities. The backdrop to this years summit made the outcome particularly notable, as both countries have expanded trade, diversified energy cooperation, and [] The post Economy pivot makes Putins Delhi visit all the more significant appeared first on Nort