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Govt to bring down fiscal deficit to 4.5 pc of GDP in FY26: FinMin
The Finance Ministry has said that the government will continue its focus on improving quality spending, strengthening the social security net and bringing down the fiscal deficit to 4.5 per cent of the GDP in FY26.
India's Economy to Grow by 6.5 pc in Current, Next FY: Report
A recent EY report said India's economy is likely to grow by 6.5 per cent in the current and the next financial year.
'Lapse on my part': Manu Bhaker breaks silence on Khel Ratna row
After a lot of debate over India's double bronze medallist at the Paris Olympics Manu Bhaker's reported exclusion from this year's list of Khel Ratna awardees, the 22-year-old pistol shooter addressed the issue publicly, acknowledging a potential lapse on her part in filing the nomination for the prestigious honour.
Rewind 2024: Historic Paris bronze marks resurgence of Indian hockey; HIL returns
A historic second consecutive Olympic medal after a hiatus of five decades marked the resurgence of hockey in the country, which also witnessed the revival of the much-awaited Hockey India League (HIL) after seven years.
MCG Test: Rohit keeps batting order in wraps
India skipper maintains pall of secrecy on playing order
Aussie coach McDonald hints at Boland's inclusion in 4th Test, confirms Konstas debut
Ahead of the fourth Test against India at Melbourne, which will be a Boxing Day Test match, Australian head coach Andrew McDonald hinted at the inclusion of pacer Scott Boland in the playing eleven, saying that he does not think that the team is going to the field for a Boxing Day without him.
Mandhana eyes double top spot in ICC rankings
India's star opener Smriti Mandhana is within touching distance of top spot of both the T20I and ODI batting rankings after strong performances against the West Indies across both formats.
Indian team gearing up for Women's Futsal Asian Cup qualifiers
The Indian national women's futsal camp, in preparation for next month's AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers, is in full swing in Bhavnagar, Gujarat.
Australians 'excited to play' in inaugural Kho Kho World Cup
'Co Co!' is how the Australians call Kho Kho. It just took some googling and training sessions that were held in the cities of Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra, and the sport was warmly accepted.
Brazilian defender Adryelson returns to Lyon from Botafogo
Brazilian defender Adryelson has returned to Lyon after completing a four-month loan at Botafogo, the Brazilian Serie A club said.
NorthEast United star Ajaraie is ISL Player of the Month for November
NorthEast United FC forward Alaaeddine Ajaraie has been named the Indian Super League (ISL) Player of the Month for November.
Serie A: Inter beat Como to close gap on league leaders Atalanta
Former European champions register fourth consecutive victory to brighten chances of winning domestic league
Chelsea showing that great things can be achieved: Enzo Fernandez
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez feels that his side's strong show in the ongoing Premier League season translates that 'great things can be achieved' with the club.
Halder Venture at 100, goes stronger through merger of 5 subsidiaries
With a legacy of 100 years, this homegrown transnational company from Bengal is going stronger by the day, rolling out new products, new brands and exploring new geographies.
Mutual fund industry records ₹17 lakh cr surge in assets
Driven by buoyant equity markets, robust economic growth, and increasing investor participation, the mutual fund industry sustained the growth momentum in 2024 with an impressive Rs 17 lakh crore surge in assets.
Markets fail to hold gains; auto, FMCG stocks rise
Nifty 50 closed down by 0.11 pc, while the Sensex ended with a minor 0.09 pc
Indian startup ecosystem raises over ₹29,200 cr in 2024, witnesses record 13 IPOs
In a significant year for the Indian startup ecosystem, 13 new-age companies launched their initial public offerings (IPOs), as startups cumulatively raised more than Rs 29,200 crore from the stock market.
Government releases 15th commission grants for rural local bodies in UP, AP
The Union Government has released Fifteenth Finance Commission Grants during Financial Year 2024-25 for the Rural Local Bodies in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.
Pralhad Joshi launches AI-led initiatives to strengthen consumer protection
Food and Consumer Affairs minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday launched several initiatives to strengthen consumer protection on the occasion of National Consumer Day.
Indian economy is recovering from slowdown witnessed in July-September quarter: RBI
High frequency indicators for the third quarter of 2024-25 (October-December) indicate that the Indian economy is recovering from the slowdown in momentum witnessed in July-September, driven by strong festival activity and a sustained upswing in rural demand, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Tuesday.
French PM unveils new cabinet, including two former prime ministers
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou (photo) unveiled a new government, appointing two former prime ministers, Manuel Valls and Elisabeth Borne, to his cabinet, according to a press release from the Elysee.
Israeli Defence Minister admits killing Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran
Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz (photo) has admitted for the first time that the country assassinated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran's capital Tehran.
Former Israeli spies describe attack using exploding electronic devices against Hezbollah
Two recently retired senior Israeli intelligence agents shared new details about a deadly clandestine operation years in the making that targeted Hezbollah militants in Lebanon and Syria using exploding pagers and walkie talkies three months ago.
South Korea's Opposition Party Vows to Impeach Acting President
South Korea's main liberal opposition party said Tuesday it will seek to impeach acting leader Han Duck-soo (photo), as Seoul grapples with the turmoil set off when impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol made a short-lived declaration of martial law.
New Syrian govt 'receptive' to probe into Assad war crimes
The fall of the Assad rule is a significant opportunity for us to fulfil our mandate on the ground: IIIM
American imprisoned in Russia sentenced to new 15-year jail term for espionage
A Russian-born U.S. citizen already imprisoned in Russia on a bribery conviction has been handed a second 15-year jail term for espionage, Russian news agencies reported Tuesday.
Dhankhar anguished over Oppn's no-confidence motion
'The notice was not even a vegetable-cutting knife, it was rusted'
Lucknow IOB bank theft: 2 accused killed in encounter, 3 arrested, 2 still absconding
Two accused, who stole crores of rupees by cutting 42 lockers of Indian Overseas Bank in Lucknow, were killed in a police encounter.
'Yuva Kumbh' reflects nation's affection for Atalji: Adityanath
The UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday that events like 'Yuva Kumbh' exemplify the nation's and state's profound respect and admiration for the revered Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Man who never rested on his laurels
The Bob Dylan biopic \"A Complete Unknown,\" starring Timothée Chalamet, focuses on Dylan's early 1960s transition from idiosyncratic singer of folk songs to internationally renowned singer-songwriter.