Tripartite pact of Centre, states & private sector can push growth above 7 pc: Economic Survey

Tripartite pact of Centre, states & private sector can push growth above 7 pc: Economic Survey

New Delhi, July 22 - The Indian economy can grow at a rate of 7 per cent plus on a sustained basis in the medium term if the country builds on the structural reforms undertaken over the last decade.

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Israel remains America’s ‘indispensable ally’ regardless who becomes next US President: Netanyahu

Israel remains America’s ‘indispensable ally’ regardless who becomes next US President: Netanyahu

Jerusalem, July 22 - As he left for a significant diplomatic visit to the United States, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said that his country will remain America's "indispensable and strong ally in the Middle East" irrespective of who wins the

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SC stays nameplate orders for eateries issued by UP, Uttarakhand govts

SC stays nameplate orders for eateries issued by UP, Uttarakhand govts

New Delhi, July 22 - The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the operation of controversial directives issued by the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments requiring all eateries and dhabas along the Kanwar Yatra route to display names of owners and workers.

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Economic Survey sees strong external sector despite global headwinds

Economic Survey sees strong external sector despite global headwinds

New Delhi, July 22 - India’s external sector remained strong amidst ongoing geopolitical headwinds as the country’s forex reserves at the end of March 2024 were sufficient to cover more than 10 months of its projected imports for FY25 and 98 per cent

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Over 34.7 cr Ayushman Bharat cards generated: Economic Survey

Over 34.7 cr Ayushman Bharat cards generated: Economic Survey

New Delhi, July 22 - More than 34.7 crore Ayushman Bharat cards have been generated, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday, while tabling the Economic Survey document in Parliament today, a day ahead of the Union Budget announcement.

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Unemployment rate declines to 3.2 pc, job & skill creation top priority: Economic Survey

Unemployment rate declines to 3.2 pc, job & skill creation top priority: Economic Survey

New Delhi, July 22 - The labour market indicators have improved in the last six years, with the unemployment rate declining to 3.2 per cent in 2022-23, the Economic Survey 2023-2024 said on Monday.

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‘Tauba Tauba’ hitmaker Karan Aujla to kick off India leg of his world tour in December

‘Tauba Tauba’ hitmaker Karan Aujla to kick off India leg of his world tour in December

Mumbai, July 22 - Canada-based Indian singer Karan Aujla is amping up the ‘Tauba Tauba’ euphoria as he prepares to perform live in India this December.

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India’s healthcare needs greater allocation of funds: Experts

India’s healthcare needs greater allocation of funds: Experts

New Delhi, July 22 - India's healthcare sector requires more allocation of funds for better research and to provide better facilities to a vast number of people, said experts on Monday, a day ahead of the Union Budget.

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Gambhir confirms Nayar, Ten Doeschate as assistant coaches, full staff to be finalised after SL tour

Gambhir confirms Nayar, Ten Doeschate as assistant coaches, full staff to be finalised after SL tour

Mumbai, July 22 - Newly-appointed Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir on Monday confirmed the layout of his coaching setup which involves Abhishek Nayar and Ryan Ten Doeschate as assistant coaches while the clear picture of other members will be finalised after the

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Fitness led to picking Surya over hardik as captain: Agarkar

Fitness led to picking Surya over hardik as captain: Agarkar

Mumbai, July 22 - Fitness and availability for all matches was the reason why the national selectors opted for Suryakumar Yadav as captain of the Indian team for the T20I series against Sri Lanka instead of senior all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who has led

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Banks, financial sector played stellar role: Economic Survey

Banks, financial sector played stellar role: Economic Survey

New Delhi, July 22 - The Economic Survey released on Monday states that India’s banking and financial sectors have displayed a stellar performance in FY24 in mobilising funds to fuel economic growth with financial inclusion.

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Andhra Pradesh bifurcation was unscientific, undemocratic: Guv Nazeer

Andhra Pradesh bifurcation was unscientific, undemocratic: Guv Nazeer

Amaravati, July 22 - Andhra Governor S Abdul Nazeer said on Monday that the state was bifurcated unscientifically and undemocratically and that the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 did not compensate the residual state enough for the loss of prosperity and development opportunities.

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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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