Economic Survey pegs India’s GDP growth rate at 6.5-7 pc for 2024-25

Economic Survey pegs India’s GDP growth rate at 6.5-7 pc for 2024-25

New Delhi, July 22 - The Economic Survey tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Monday projects India’s GDP growth rate at 6.5 to 7 per cent for 2024-25 as it sees the economy on a strong wicket.

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Retail inflation at 5.4 pc in FY24, lowest since pandemic: Economic Survey 2023-24

Retail inflation at 5.4 pc in FY24, lowest since pandemic: Economic Survey 2023-24

New Delhi, July 22 - Timely policy interventions by the government and the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) price stability measures helped retail inflation stand at 5.4 per cent -- the lowest since the pandemic, the Economic Survey 2023-2024 said on Monday.

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Putting governance back on track herculean task: Andhra Governor

Putting governance back on track herculean task: Andhra Governor

Amaravati, July 22 - Presenting a grim picture of Andhra Pradesh finances, Governor S. Abdul Nazeer told the joint session of the Assembly and Council on Monday that putting the governance back on track was truly a herculean task.

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African Union calls for continental integration in mid-year coordination meeting

African Union calls for continental integration in mid-year coordination meeting

Accra, July 22 - The African Union (AU) opened its sixth mid-year coordination meeting in Accra, the capital of Ghana, calling for peace and solidarity in the continent.

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NEET showdown in Parliament: Akhilesh, Rahul question exam system; Education Minister responds

NEET showdown in Parliament: Akhilesh, Rahul question exam system; Education Minister responds

New Delhi, July 22 - The Budget Session saw fiery exchanges on the very first day on Monday, as Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav slammed the Government over paper leaks in NEET examinations and also questioned the entire Indian examination system. This drew

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Economic Survey 2023-24: Economy continues to expand, inflation largely under control

Economic Survey 2023-24: Economy continues to expand, inflation largely under control

New Delhi, July 22 - The Centre on Monday tabled the Economic Survey 2023-2024 in the Lok Sabha.

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‘You want him to play important games’, Gambhir wants Bumrah to be managed cautiously

‘You want him to play important games’, Gambhir wants Bumrah to be managed cautiously

Mumbai, July 22 - Gautam Gambhir’s much-awaited first press conference as the new India head coach took place on Monday where the former opening batsman laid down his vision for the side.

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South Korean hospitals to hire 7,700 new trainee doctors amid standoff

South Korean hospitals to hire 7,700 new trainee doctors amid standoff

Seoul, July 22 - Hospitals in South Korea are set to begin hiring about 7,700 trainee doctors on Monday. However, medical professors have warned of boycotting their training programmes in protest of the government's push to accept the resignations of striking trainees.

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I share very good relationship with him off the field: Gambhir on his equation with Kohlic

I share very good relationship with him off the field: Gambhir on his equation with Kohlic

Mumbai, July 22 - Newly appointed India head coach Gautam Gambhir, who starts his stint with the tour of Sri Lanka later this month, talked about his bonding with senior batter Virat Kohli and said they have "very good relationship off the field"

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Gambhir backs Rohit, Virat to play 2027 ODI World Cup if fitness goes well

Gambhir backs Rohit, Virat to play 2027 ODI World Cup if fitness goes well

Mumbai, July 22 - Newly-appointed Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir backed captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the 2027 ODI World Cup saying that both have a lot of cricket left and if they maintain their fitness, they can play in

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England jump to sixth in WTC standings after win over Windies in Nottingham

England jump to sixth in WTC standings after win over Windies in Nottingham

Nottingham, July 22 - Following a comprehensive 241-run victory over the West Indies in the second Test of three-match series in , England have moved off the bottom of he ICC World Test Championship standings.

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Bashir’s record five-wicket haul seals victory for England at Trent Bridge

Bashir’s record five-wicket haul seals victory for England at Trent Bridge

Nottingham, July 21 - Shoaib Bashir spearheaded England to a remarkable 241-runs victory over the West Indies in the second Test at Trent Bridge, sealing the win within four days.

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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya thanks BCCI for strong support of Indian contingent at Paris Olympics

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya thanks BCCI for strong support of Indian contingent at Paris Olympics

New Delhi, July 21 - Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, thanked Jay Shah, the Secretary of The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), for his support towards the Indian contingent at the upcoming Paris Olympics by

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Pakistan to invite India for T20I bilateral series on neutral venue

Pakistan to invite India for T20I bilateral series on neutral venue

Islamabad, July 21 - Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi is likely to invite India to a T20I bilateral series at a neutral venue in 2025.

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‘Hardik will be deeply hurt’: Bangar on SKY’s appointment as India’s T20I captain

‘Hardik will be deeply hurt’: Bangar on SKY’s appointment as India’s T20I captain

New Delhi, July 21 - Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar feels that Hardik Pandya will be "deeply hurt" after being overlooked for India's T20I captain role ahead of the Sri Lanka tour.

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Most Australian welders exposed to cancer-causing fumes, finds study

Most Australian welders exposed to cancer-causing fumes, finds study

Sydney, July 21 - A team of researchers here on Sunday said at least 46,000 Australian welders are exposed to high levels of dangerous, potentially cancer-causing fumes at work — and little is being done to protect them.

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Sensex trades lower on weak global cues

Sensex trades lower on weak global cues

Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) Indian equity indices opened in the red on Monday following weak global cues from asian peers.

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Labour union of Samsung holds rally ahead of talks

Labour union of Samsung holds rally ahead of talks

Seoul, July 22 - The striking labour union of Samsung Electronics held a rally on Monday, a day before resuming talks with the company to resolve the industrial action over a wage hike, union officials said.

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Union Budget: Economic Survey 2023-2024 to be presented on Monday

Union Budget: Economic Survey 2023-2024 to be presented on Monday

New Delhi, July 21 - The government will present the Economic Survey 2023-2024 on Monday, ahead of the much-anticipated Union Budget 2024-25 a day later.

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PhonePe Founder & CEO clarifies his stance on Karnataka job quota bill

PhonePe Founder & CEO clarifies his stance on Karnataka job quota bill

Bengaluru, July 21 - PhonePe Founder and CEO Sameer Nigam on Sunday clarified his personal comment regarding Karnataka's draft job reservation bill, saying it was never his intention to insult the state or its people.

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