World Bank sees India GDP growth at 6.3%

In its latest India Development Update (IDU), the World Bank has projected a robust outlook for India’s economy despite facing global challenges.

INDIA'S MANUFACTURING SECTOR GROWTH HITS 5-MONTH LOW, PMI INDEX FALLS TO 57.5, FROM 58.6 IN AUG 23

After quickening to a one-year high in August, the rate of inflation receded to its lowest mark in over three years. Panellists

'Over 40 held in connection with Shivamogga stone-pelting incident'

Karnataka Chief Minister K Siddaramaiah on Monday said more than 40 miscreants have been arrested in connection with the stone-pelting incident in Shivamogga and cases booked against them.

Thousands lose over 200 cr in series of crypto rug-pulls in HP

Fraudsters in Himachal a series of a cryptocoins -- two of which were KRO and DGT -- to cheat thousands of investors of more than Rs 200 crore over a period of five years, beginning in 2018 -- the year the crypto reached fever pitch.

PM MODI OPENS OVER ₹19,000 CRORE PROJECTS IN MP'S GWALIOR

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated several development projects totaling approximately Rs 19,260 crores in the Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh, symbolizing a significant step towards progress and growth.

Manipur Violence: Delhi Court Sends Accused To 2 Days Of NIA Custody

Delhi’s Patiala House Court on Sunday remanded Seiminlun Gangte, an accused in a Manipur violence case to 2 days of National Investigation Agency custody till October 3.

DISPROPORTIONATE ASSETS CASE: TN MINISTER K PONMUDY FILES APPEAL IN SUPREME COURT

Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K Ponmudy, in his ongoing legal battle in the disproportionate assets case has recently filed an appeal in the Supreme Court, seeking further consideration and potential resolution in this matter.

PMLA COURT ISSUES ARREST WARRANTS AGAINST HARYANA CONG MLA, HIS 2 SONS

A special PMLA court in Gurugram, Haryana has recently issued non-bailable warrants against Congress MLA Dharam Singh Chhokar and his two sons in a case of alleged money laundering and taking license for a housing project with a fake bank guarantee.

PAKISTAN SC TO HEAR 1090 PLEAS AGAINST INFLATED POWER BILLS ON OCTOBER 16

The Pakistan Supreme Court on Monday scheduled the date to hear 1090 petitions against inflated electricity bills on October 16.

KERALA HC RESOLVES PARENTAL NAME DISPUTE BY NAMING THREE-YEAR-OLD CHILD

The Kerala High Court has decided to name a three-year-old child after her estranged parents failed to reach an agreement on her name.

Pakistan food storage firm starts auction of damaged wheat

The Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (PASSCO) stated that wheat weighing 36,000 metric tonnes stored in stores was damaged and is now up for auction, as per the news report.

LA Mayor urges India to open consulate in US 2nd-largest city

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and the Indian-American community have urged the Indian government to open a consulate in the second-largest US city and the entertainment capital of the world.

Australia provides $5 million aid to Afghanistan

Amid the escalating challenges of poverty and unemployment in Afghanistan, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that Australia is providing USD 5 million in humanitarian aid, as per the news report.

US OFFICIALS COMMEND INDIA-US RELATIONS, PRAISE DIASPORA, EAM JAISHANKAR

These accolades came during a special reception hosted by India’s Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, in honor of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

TVS Motor company's Sep 2023 sales Up by 6 per cent

By selling 402,553 units in September 2023 as opposed to 379,011 in September 2022, TVS Motor Company had a 6% increase in sales.

SEBI extends deadline for listed cos on market rumours

The deadline for listed businesses' obligatory confirmation or denial of market rumors has been extended by capital markets regulator Sebi.

UPI HITS 10 BILLION PAYMENTS, GROWTH STALLS IN SEPTEMBER

UPI transactions decreased somewhat in September but remained over the 10 billion threshold. based on information provided by National Payments Corporation

K'taka CM considers doubling pension for senior citizens

Karnataka's Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, is contemplating a raise in the pension amount for senior citizens to Rs 2,000. The government intends to undertake the necessary measures to enhance the pension for elderly individuals in the upcoming state budget.

'NEP to address challenges in teaching-learning English'

The Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, has stated that the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 will address the challenges related to the “legacy” of teaching and learning in English.

Gadkari announces about new Urban Extension Road 2

The upcoming Urban Extension Road 2, announced by Union Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari during an interaction with the Indian Diaspora at the 27th World Road Congress in Prague, He expected to provide better connectivity and infrastructure to urban areas.

Kolkata Port & NTPC to collaborate on green hydrogen & ammonia hub

Syama Prasad Mookherjee Port (SMP), formerly known as Kolkata Port Trust, and NTPC Green Energy (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, will establish a collaborative working group to establish a green hydrogen and ammonia hub at the port, an official announced.

PM LAUNCHES INFRA PROJECTS WORTH RS 7,000 CR IN RAJ

“The central government has focused a lot on developing modern infrastructure like expressways, highways, and railways in Rajasthan,” he said

WhatsApp removes over 74 lakh Indian accounts in Aug

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has reported that it banned a record-breaking 74 lakh (7.4 million) suspicious accounts in India during the month of August, aligning with the new IT Rules 2021.

Tech grads boost skills with boot camps

As the job market faces sluggish growth and rapid technological advancements reshape employment opportunities, a surge in demand for “boot camps” - intensive and expedited skilling programs - has been observed, particularly among young graduates.

India's mobile download speed jumps 72 places

India has seen a remarkable improvement in mobile download speeds, moving up 72 places in a global ranking, thanks to the launch of 5G services, according to a report by Ookla, the creator of the speed test.

India's labour-intensive export share shrinking, FIEO

India’s labour-intensive export sectors, including apparel, marine products, plastics, and gems and jewellery, have experienced a concerning decline in global market share over the past five years, according to a report by the Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO).

GST COLLECTION UP 10% TO RS 1.62 LAKH CRORE

GST collections have crossed the Rs 1.60 lakh crore mark for the fourth time in FY24, highlighting sustained revenue strength and compliance.

Bengal ready to fight in Delhi: TMC MP Protests

Susmita Dev, a member of parliament for the Trinamool Congress (TMC), criticized the central government for refusing to let West Bengal residents with MGNREGA job cards take special trains to Delhi and declared that they were prepared to fight.

KTR says congress's warranty expired, 'Dead Skeleton'

Minister KT Rama Rao (KTR), working president of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), criticized the Congress party for using impossible promises to sway Telangana voters in its favor.

Chhattisgarh Dy CM reply to PM Modi's corruption accusations

Deputy Chief Minister TS Singhdeo responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s claims of corruption and mismanagement by the state’s Congress government by saying that the Prime Minister should look into the alleged ’ scams’ and shouldn’t make such accusations if he lacks information.