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July 19, 2024 3:58 PM

China reaffirms lofty policy goals, offers no implementation details

Chinese leaders reiterated their wide-ranging economic policy goals on Thursday, from modernizing industry to expanding domestic demand and curbing debt and property sector risks, without detailing implementation steps. The pledges were published in...

July 19, 2024 3:48 PM

NIA arrests key aide of Khalistani terrorist Landa in major terror network case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has apprehended Baljeet Singh, a crucial associate of designated Khalistani terrorist Lakhbir Singh Sandhu, also known as Landa. The arrest, made on Thursday in Punjab, comes as part of an ongoing investigation...

July 19, 2024 3:31 PM

Participation in global value chains key to India’s rise as electronics powerhouse, says NITI Aayog report

India needs to enhance its participation in global value chains (GVCs), which account for 70% of global trade, to establish itself as a leading manufacturing hub for electronics, according to a report published by the policy think tank NITI Aayog. T...

July 19, 2024 2:49 PM

PM Modi congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on her win as European Commission President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Ursula von der Leyen on Friday following her re-election as President of the European Commission for a second term. PM Modi expressed his eagerness to continue strengthening the strategic p...

July 19, 2024 5:54 PM

Three die in fresh Bangladesh student protests amid telecoms disruptions

Three people died in Bangladesh on Friday in fresh protests against quotas for government jobs, media said, as telecoms links were widely disrupted and television news channels went off the air. Authorities had cut some mobile telephone services the...

July 19, 2024 12:20 PM

NHAI to charge double toll for FASTag violations

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has implemented strict measures to ensure proper use of FASTags on national highways. Effective immediately, vehicles entering toll lanes without a properly affixed FASTag will be charged double the sta...

July 19, 2024 9:54 AM

Govt to launch KIRTI phase 2 initiative in New Delhi

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, is set to inaugurate the second phase of the Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) initiative on Friday in New Delhi. This ambitious project aims to revolutionize India's approac...

July 18, 2024 6:02 PM

India’s counter-drone market set to soar with 28% annual growth over next five years: Report

India's counter-drone market is expected to grow at an annual rate of 28% over the next five years, according to a report by financial services company Motilal Oswal. This growth is driven by an increased need for systems to counter aerial attacks. ...

July 18, 2024 5:51 PM

PM Modi to address BJP workers at party headquarters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters today at approximately 6:30 PM to meet and thank party workers for their efforts in the recent Lok Sabha election. According to a BJP source, the Prime ...

July 18, 2024 2:29 PM

FICCI forecasts 7 percent annual GDP growth for India in 2024-25

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) has forecasted a 7.0% annual median GDP growth for India in the fiscal year 2024-25, according to its latest Economic Outlook Survey. "Despite persisting headwinds, India's economi...

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