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IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva says the global economy is resilient but faces a 'fog of uncertainty.' Key priorities include strengthening fundamentals, boosting growth through the private sector, and reducing excessive global imbalances. New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): The dark clouds of uncertainty are still holding over the global economy, but the relief is that it has done better than feared, highlighted Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). ...Read More >
Pune: Amid a rapidly shifting global order marked by rising populism and protectionism, defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has called for a robust augmentation of India's hard power capabilities to complement its soft power strength. Speaking at the inaugural session of the STRIDE 2025 seminar in Pune on Friday, Singh stressed the need for a transformative push in India's defence preparedness through technology, innovation and public-private collaboration. The seminar, organised by the Southe ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): India has received its first sovereign credit rating upgrade in 18 years, with S&P Global Ratings raising the country long-term rating to BBB from BBB- and the short-term rating to A-2 from A-3, while keeping the outlook stable. The announcement, shared in a tweet by the Indian Ministry of Finance, marks a major milestone in the country economic journey. The Ministry of Finance said the rating improvement reaffirms that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi lead ...Read More >
Imphal, Aug 8 (PTI) Manipur Congress president Keisham Meghachandra on Friday said the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime poses significant challenges for the state as its economic and infrastructural conditions differ vastly from the rest of the country. In a post on X, Keisham said, "GST -- A One-Nation Tax That Overlooks Manipur's Unique Realities. Manipur is likely to face grave difficulties following the passage of the amendment to the State GST in Parliament yesterday." "The GST regime h ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi declared that a future Congress-led government would reclaim land allegedly "illegally" occupied by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his cabinet colleagues and redistribute it to the poor. He made the statement while addressing the media after the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee's Extended Executive Meeting in Guwahati. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Gogoi accused the current BJP-led govern ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): Karnataka positioned itself as India's leading innovation and technology hub at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025, with senior state leaders making key announcements and highlighting the state's strides in policy, infrastructure, and global engagement. Speaking at the event held in the national capital, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar underlined Bengaluru's growing global importance and the increasing demand for improved air connectivity to support ...Read More >
India stands at a critical economic juncture. The combination of sound domestic macroeconomics and rising external frictions presents both a test and an opportunity. As India demonstrates strengthening macroeconomic foundations, escalating trade tensions with the United States marked by sharply higher tariffs and legislative threats create a defining moment for New Delhi's economic policy and diplomacy. Balancing internal stability with external pressure, India must now engage the shifting land ...Read More >
Punjab govt will be better advised to -- instead of spending time and energy on constitutional, legal minutiae -- focus on fiscal prudence, economic policy framework, good governanc What does our political class do when they fail on all fronts? Well, it takes recourse to religion, hoping that it could be a useful opiate to numb the cognitive and cogitative faculties of people, thus diverting their attention from the real issues. So, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, having failed ...Read More >
Sangareddy (Telangana) [India], July 1 (ANI): Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has expressed grief over the tragic fire accident that occurred at the Pashamylaram industrial area in Sangareddy district that killed 12 people. The Governor paid condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the incident and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. Also Read | Rules Changing From July 1, 2025: From LPG Cylinder Prices and Railway Fares to Aadhaar-PAN Link, Check Key Rule Changes ...Read More >
Mumbai: Even as global economic risks mount, India continues to stand out as a key engine of global growth on the back of strong domestic fundamentals and a resilient financial system, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said in the central bank's financial stability report."In a world of increasing uncertainty, India remains a key driver of global growth," Malhotra said, highlighting the country's robust demand, prudent policymaking, and macroeconomic stability. While external shocks and climate-relat ...Read More >
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