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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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"
SKY has necessary qualities, fitness challenge for Hardik: Agarkar
Mumbai, July 22 - Chief selector Ajit Agarkar has explained a reason behind chosing Suryakumar Yadav as India’s T20I captain over Hardik Pandya, saying the that SKY is one of the deserving candidates. He added fitness was one of the reason why Hardik
Budget will lay foundation for ‘Viksit Bharat’: PM Modi urges MPs to rise above party lines
New Delhi, July 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the first budget of his government's third term will set the foundation for achieving the goal of 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India). He called upon parliamentarians to "rise above party lines"
Union Budget: India to give further push to green energy
New Delhi, July 22 - The Union Budget 2024-2025 will give a further push to prioritise environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainability initiatives to drive long-term economic growth and environmental resilience, experts said on Monday.
Democrats are in race against time in deciding presidential candidate
New York, July 22 - Dropping out of the presidential race, President Joe Biden has forced the Democratic party into a race against time on an unchartered course.
Terrorist killed in ongoing operation in J&K’s Rajouri
Jammu, July 22 - An unidentified terrorist was killed and a soldier injured on Monday in an anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman to present Economic Survey 2023-24 in Parliament today
New Delhi, July 22 - Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will release the Economic Survey 2023-24 on Monday, the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Kamala Harris sets about earning nomination as endorsements pour in
Washington, July 21 - US Vice-President Kamala Harris got down earning the nomination of the Democratic Party for President calling lawmakers, party leaders officials, and outside support groups soon after President Joe Biden announced he was exiting the race and endorsing her.