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ADB ups developing Asia growth forecast to 5.0%, India remains fastest-growing

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently released its updated Asian Development Outlook, painting a picture of accelerating economic growth in the region.

AADHAAR, EKYC AND OTHER DIGITAL SOLUTIONS DRIVE FINANCIAL INCLUSION FOR MSMES (ICRIER-ADBI)

A 2023 ICRIER survey shows that 70% of Indian MSMEs rely primarily on owner-contributed capital, with only 20% using bank loans as their main financing source

Sharad Pawar blames deterioration in administrative set-up on IAS Puja issue

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Friday blamed the administrative set-up for the trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar controversy and said that earlier, there was a dialogue with the administration, but nowadays only directions are given.

Titan Smart Elevates in the Category with their High Performance GPS Smartwatch

Titan Smart Wearables is revolutionizing performance smartwatches with the all-new Titan Celestor.

Bajaj Markets Simplifies Credit Monitoring with Free CIBIL Score Check

Bajaj Markets offers an easy and convenient way for individuals to monitor their credit health through a free CIBIL score check.

Good harvests and rising incomes fuel optimism

Dun & Bradstreet, a global leader in business decisioning data and analytics, has released its Composite Business Optimism Index for the third quarter of 2024, showcasing a notable increase to 78.9, marking a 3.9% rise from the previous quarter.

Madhu Khanna and DAG bag the prestigious Oxford Bookstore Art Book Prize 2024 for the book TANTRA ON THE EDGE

The prestigious Oxford Bookstore Art Book Prize announced ‘Tantra on the Edge - Inspirations and Experiments in Twentieth-Century Indian Art’ by art historian Madhu Khanna, published by DAG, as the winner of its second edition.

NCP LEADERS RETURN TO SHARAD PAWAR FACTION AFTER RESIGNING FROM AJIT PAWAR CAMP

Several Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leaders and corporators returned to the Sharad Pawar camp a day after resigning from the Ajit Pawar faction on Wednesday.

RAJASTHAN HIGH COURT: TRIAL OR INVESTIGATION FOR FIR LODGED BEFORE ENFORCEMENT OF NEW CRIMINAL LAWS TO BE GOVERNED BY CRPC, NOT BNSS

The Rajasthan High Court in the case Krishna Joshi v State of Rajasthan & Ors. observed and has ruled that where an FIR was registered under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, CrPC prior to July 1, 2023, it would amount to a pending enquiry or investigation within Section 531(2) (a) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, BNSS.

ONLY 57.44 PC B.E. AND B.TECH. GRADUATES EMPLOYABLE IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Only 57.44 per cent of B.E. and B.Tech. graduates in India are employable in the automotive industry, according to a study by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), which recommended curriculum revisions in colleges.

CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OBSERVES TRAFFIC GROWTH OF 7% IN Q1FY2024-25

Around 3.7 million people travelled internationally and 9.7 million on domestic routes, as per Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), which operates the CSMIA. In Q1 FY2024-25,

NAREDCO PROPOSES TAX REFORMS IN BUDGET TO BOOST REAL ESTATE SECTOR

NAREDCO proposes increasing the home loan interest deduction limit to Rs 5 lakh and reducing the holding period for long-term capital gains on house property to 12 months to stimulate real estate investments

Fitterfly's "Klik" makes meal tracking a snap with AI for diabetics

Fitterfly, a prominent healthtech company in India, has partnered with Google Cloud to introduce Fitterfly Klik, an innovative AI feature designed to simplify meal tracking for individuals with diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

India and China poised to be wealth creation powerhouses in Asia

India is poised to become a significant driver of global wealth, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

Kharif sowing area sees 10.3% increase in 2024

Despite rainfall being 2 percent below the Long Period Average (LPA) as of July 15, the sown area for Kharif crops has shown a 10.3 percent improvement compared to last year, according to a report by Bank of Baroda.

Minister Piyush Goyal engages in talks to boost bilateral trade with UK, Germany, and Italy

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal recently held a series of significant meetings aimed at enhancing bilateral trade and economic cooperation with key European countries.

PRIME MINISTER MODI CELEBRATES GLOBAL SUCCESS OF 'MAKE IN INDIA' INITIATIVE

MyGovIndia’s post highlighted the global success of Indian-made products, including the rising demand for Made-In-India bicycles and the use of Made in Bihar” boots by the Russian Army

Halwa ceremony marking lockin of Budget documents held at North Block

The Halwa ceremony, marking the final stage of the budget preparation process for full Budget of 2024-25, was held in North Block on Tuesday in the presence of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of State Pankaj Chaudhary, and secretaries.

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: Work on 7-km undersea rail tunnel commences

The work for India’s first seven-kilometre undersea rail tunnel, which is a part of the 21-kilometre-long tunnel between BKC and Shilphata in Mumbai has commenced, National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) said in its latest update.

Food prices surge despite low core inflation (3.1%) in June: CRISIL

In June, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation in India rose to 5.1 per cent, up from 4.8 per cent in May, driven largely by a significant surge in food prices, according to a report by CRISIL.

Animal cruelty cases rise in Mumbai

Cases of animal cruelty have been on the rise in Mumbai, with many incidents going unreported.

BMC FILES COMPLAINT AGAINST FRAUDULENT FEES FOR 'MUKHYAMANTRI MAJHI LADKI BAHIN YOJANA'

Aimed at fostering women’s economic empowerment, the scheme’s application deadline has been extended from July 15 to August 31. Anganwadi workers are actively helping eligible women across the city’s 24 administrative wards to complete the online application process.

SUPREME COURT ISSUED NOTICE ON PLEAS FILED BY NTA TO TRANSFER PETITIONS FROM HIGH COURT TO SUPREME COURT

The Supreme Court in the case National Testing Agency Versus Durgesh Raj And Ors And Other Connected Matters observed and has issued notice wherein the petition is filed by the National Testing Agency, NTA with regards to the NEET-UG 2024 cases pending before the Rajasthan High Court.

IMF FURTHER RAISES INDIA'S GROWTH PROJECTION TO 7% FOR 2024; FASTEST-GROWING

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its latest outlook, has raised India’s growth projections for 2024 from 6.8 per cent earlier to 7 per cent, with the country maintaining the fastest-growing status in emerging markets and developing economies.

FOR TELECOM COMPANIES, REVENUE PER USER TO CROSS A DECADE-HIGH NEXT FINANCIAL YEAR: CRISIL

The latest tariff hike and growing data consumption are expected to lift the average revenue per user (ARPU) per month for Indian telecom companies, according to Crisil Ratings.

PETROLEUM MINISTER HARDEEP PURI PRAISES ONGC AS ITS SHARE PRICE SURGES TO RECORD LEVELS

ONGC’s share price hits all-time high, reaching Rs 323 with a 5.18% intraday gain, boosting market cap to Rs 4.06 lakh crore.

Stronger domestic demand to boost industrial growth in FY25: CRISIL

Industrial activity in the current fiscal year is anticipated to gain momentum from an uptick in domestic consumption, as highlighted in a recent CRISIL report.

Stocks and Treasury yields rise as likelihood of Trump victory grows

World stock indexes and Treasury yields rose on Monday as investors weighed the potential implications of Republican Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidential race after surviving an assassination attempt.

Oil dips as China's demand concerns resurface

Oil prices dipped slightly on Tuesday due to concerns about a slowing Chinese economy affecting demand, although expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve might soon cut interest rates helped limit the decline.

Paytm contests SEBI warning, says followed listing rules

In response to an administrative warning from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Paytm, India’s leading payments and financial services distribution platform, has asserted its adherence to listing regulations and committed to addressing SEBI’s concerns.