GDP base year revisions: Advisory <a class=committee may consider 2022-23 and 2023-24" />

GDP base year revisions: Advisory committee may consider 2022-23 and 2023-24

Posted on: 10 Jul, 11:41 PM

Exercise will be time consuming; IIP, CPI, WPI base year revision would be done separately

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India poised to be a superpower by 2047 but...: Top economist Martin Wolf on what could trip country's run

India poised to be a superpower by 2047 but...: Top economist Martin Wolf on what could trip country's run

Posted on: 10 Jul, 11:41 PM

Wolf pointed out that for India to emulate China’s impressive economic growth from the two decades before 2012, it would need to significantly accelerate its GDP growth per head from the current 4.8% to 7.5% annually.

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Piyush Goyal to visit Switzerland to take forward investment commitments under India-EFTA deal

Piyush Goyal to visit Switzerland to take forward investment commitments under India-EFTA deal

Posted on: 10 Jul, 11:41 PM

Union commerce and industry minister says India committed to talks under India-UK FTA; contamination in spices very miniscule

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'No recovery of joining bonus': Labour ministry after resolving employee's layoff-related dispute with Paytm

'No recovery of joining bonus': Labour ministry after resolving employee's layoff-related dispute with Paytm

Posted on: 10 Jul, 11:41 PM

The Paytm representative appeared before the Commissioner on July 10 and agreed not to recover the joining bonus and to pay the notice period payment to the employee.

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Worli BMW hit-and-run case: What changes if Mihir Shah proves he was not drunk?

Worli BMW hit-and-run case: What changes if Mihir Shah proves he was not drunk?

Posted on: 10 Jul, 06:41 PM

Worli BMW hit-and-run case: Mihar Shah denied that he was drunk but admitted that he was behind the wheel at the time of the accident that caused the tragic death of a 45-year-old woman in Mumbai.

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Ravi Bishnoi exhibits fielding brilliance during 3rd T20I against Zimbabwe, stuns Brian Bennett | Watch

Ravi Bishnoi exhibits fielding brilliance during 3rd T20I against Zimbabwe, stuns Brian Bennett | Watch

Posted on: 10 Jul, 06:41 PM

Ravi Bishnoi showed a brilliant piece of fielding by plucking the catch of Brian Bennett with both hands.

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Lava Blaze X 5G <a class=launched in India: Check price, specifications and more" />

Lava Blaze X 5G launched in India: Check price, specifications and more

Posted on: 10 Jul, 06:41 PM

Indian tech company Lava launches Blaze X 5G smartphone with 120Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor. Available in 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB RAM variants. Scheduled for July 20 release in Starlight Purple and Titanium Grey colors with Rs. 1,000 discount.

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Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore still in space but 'confident' of safe return to Earth. What have they been doing on ISS?

Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore still in space but 'confident' of safe return to Earth. What have they been doing on ISS?

Posted on: 10 Jul, 06:41 PM

Starliner commander Butch Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams, who are still hovering in space, said they are learning from their experience and are confident that Boeing's Starliner spacecraft will bring them back safely to Earth.

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Fed’s Powell says not ready yet to declare inflation fight over

Fed’s Powell says not ready yet to declare inflation fight over

Posted on: 10 Jul, 06:41 PM

Powell and other Fed officials have said they will not cut interest rates until they have gained even greater confidence that inflation is headed back to the central bank’s 2% target after a breakout surge during the pandemic

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SC judge Sanjiv Khanna recuses from considering review pleas on same-sex marriage

SC judge Sanjiv Khanna recuses from considering review pleas on same-sex marriage

Posted on: 10 Jul, 01:41 PM

Supreme Court judge Sanjiv Khanna has recused himself from considering pleas for review of the apex court's judgement last year, which declined legal recognition to same-sex marriage. Khanna cited personal reasons for his recusal. The recusal would require reconstitution of a fresh five-judge constitution bench by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud for considering the review pleas.

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M&M XUV700 price cut: No link with UP's policy, move was part of plans announced in Feb, Mahindra says

M&M XUV700 price cut: No link with UP's policy, move was part of plans announced in Feb, Mahindra says

Posted on: 10 Jul, 01:41 PM

Mahindra & Mahindra clarified that its recent XUV700 price cut is not linked to Uttar Pradesh's EV policy but is part of a business strategy to lower average prices, outlined in a February analyst meeting. Shares fell as much as 7% on Wednesday. The price cuts stem from material cost savings and strategic planning.

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Budget 2024: For micro, small & medium cos, a <a class=major funding boost" />

Budget 2024: For micro, small & medium cos, a major funding boost

Posted on: 10 Jul, 01:41 PM

The upcoming budget may introduce a scheme to address credit gaps for MSMEs, potentially exceeding ₹10,000 crore. Interventions could include interest subvention and credit guarantees. The aim is to enhance credit access for the sector and promote growth. Stay updated for further developments as the budget approaches.

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Margin squeeze to dent banks' Q1 profits, loan growth may offer silver lining

Margin squeeze to dent banks' Q1 profits, loan growth may offer silver lining

Posted on: 10 Jul, 01:41 PM

Banks' Q1 profits face headwinds: Emkay Global predicts a sluggish 4% growth in pre-provisioning operating profits for the June quarter. This slowdown, affecting private lenders most, is attributed to shrinking margins and rising operational costs.

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EV race: Are hybrid vehicles getting in the faster lane?

EV race: Are hybrid vehicles getting in the faster lane?

Posted on: 10 Jul, 01:41 PM

The Indian car industry is at a crossroads in its journey towards an all-electric future, with the possibility of a hybrid transition. Uttar Pradesh's move to waive registration fees on strong hybrid and plug-in vehicles has sparked debate among automakers about the future of green mobility.

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Why is Modi govt afraid of its own successes? Banking, stock market, GST hold the answer

Why is Modi govt afraid of its own successes? Banking, stock market, GST hold the answer

Posted on: 10 Jul, 03:41 AM

Since 2014, the Modi government has been aggressively expanding access to banking services and encouraging participation in the stock market. Simultaneously, it has sought to substantially boost GST revenue.

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TMC's Tajemul part of Bengal's ungovernable belt. Villagers cheer, fear his Taliban-like court

TMC's Tajemul part of Bengal's ungovernable belt. Villagers cheer, fear his Taliban-like court

Posted on: 10 Jul, 03:41 AM

The flogging of a couple by TMC muscleman & Robin Hood figure Tajemul Islam has turned the spotlight on the systematic brutality of ‘insaaf sabhas’ in the lawless interiors of Bengal.

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Wiped out in Jharkhand tribal seats, <a class=BJP rakes up ‘demographic change’ due to ‘Bangladeshi infiltrators’" />

Wiped out in Jharkhand tribal seats, BJP rakes up ‘demographic change’ due to ‘Bangladeshi infiltrators’

Posted on: 10 Jul, 03:41 AM

Recent HC order asking Soren govt to push back Bangladeshi infiltrators has come as shot in arm for opposition party. Jharkhand is set for polls in November-December.

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BJP's reports pinpoint Agnipath as factor in LS setbacks across states, cadres want review of scheme

BJP's reports pinpoint Agnipath as factor in LS setbacks across states, cadres want review of scheme

Posted on: 10 Jul, 03:41 AM

Youth anger against Modi govt’s scheme continues to be cited as a major concern in states, especially Haryana, where polls are scheduled later this year, ThePrint has learnt.

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Modi wraps up visit to Russia with emphasis on peace, inks 9 bilateral agreements

Modi wraps up visit to Russia with emphasis on peace, inks 9 bilateral agreements

Posted on: 10 Jul, 03:41 AM

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticised Modi's hug with Putin as a ‘huge disappointment’ and a ‘blow’ to peace efforts.

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Kirti Chakra awardee’s mother meets Rahul Gandhi, hopes he ‘does something’ about Agnipath scheme

Kirti Chakra awardee’s mother meets Rahul Gandhi, hopes he ‘does something’ about Agnipath scheme

Posted on: 10 Jul, 03:41 AM

Manju Singh, mother of late Captain Anshuman Singh, met the Congress MP in Raebareli. She slammed the Agnipath scheme, saying that facilities must be equal for all soldiers.

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