Morgan Stanley Raises India’s FY26 GDP Forecast, Says GST Cuts to Boost Demand

New Delhi – Global brokerage firm Morgan Stanley has revised India’s GDP growth forecast for 2025–26 upwards, citing stronger-than-expected growth in the April–June quarter and the likely impact of upcoming GST cuts, which…

PM Modi Condoles Loss of Lives in Afghanistan Earthquake as Toll Crosses 812

New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep grief over the devastating earthquake in Afghanistan, which has claimed more than 812 lives, and assured India’s readiness to provide humanitarian assistance.

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As PM Modi Concludes China Visit, Rubio Calls US-India Ties the 'Defining Relationship of the 21st Century'

New Delhi/Washington – Soon after visuals of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin…

Bihar SIR: Supreme Court Refuses to Extend Deadline for Claim Submissions

New Delhi – The Supreme Court on Monday refused to extend the September 1 deadline fixed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for filing claims and objections to the draft electoral rolls in Bihar, prepared after the first phase of the…

Jharkhand HC forms single-member panel to probe teacher recruitment irregularities

Ranchi- The Jharkhand High Court on Monday appointed a one-member fact-finding commission, led by retired Justice Dr. S.N. Pathak, to investigate alleged irregularities in the merit list for high school teacher appointments.

Justice Deepak…

Nine JJMP militants surrender in Jharkhand, hand over cache of arms including AK-47s

Latehar (Jharkhand)- In a major blow to Left-Wing Extremism, nine cadres of the banned Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) surrendered before police and security forces in Latehar district on Monday.

The group included four sub-zonal commanders,…

Committed to advancing ties based on mutual trust and sensitivity: PM Modi to Xi Jinping

Tianjin- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin on Sunday, reaffirmed that India is committed to advancing bilateral relations on the basis of “mutual trust, respect, and sensitivity.” He…

Strong public spending, rural demand, and services sector lift India’s GDP growth to 7.8%: Industry leaders

New Delhi- India’s economy grew by 7.8% in the April-June quarter of FY26, the fastest pace in five quarters, driven by robust public spending, a revival in rural demand, and the resilience of the services sector, according to industry leaders.

PM Modi meets leaders of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Belarus on SCO Summit sidelines

Tianjin- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a series of bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China.

During his meeting with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart…

Explained: How PM Modi’s First China Visit in Seven Years Could Reset India–China Ties

Tianjin (China): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tianjin on Saturday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, marking his first visit to China since 2018. The August 30–September 1 trip is being seen as an important…