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February 3, 2024 8:31 AM

“India will become third-largest economy during our third term,” says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi voiced optimism on Friday, asserting that India is poised to secure the position of the world's third-largest economy during the BJP government's third consecutive term at the Centre. Speaking at the Bharat Mobility Glob...

February 2, 2024 5:24 PM

Survey reveals 57% of US companies lack confidence in opening of Chinese market

A recent survey conducted by the China Chamber of Commerce in the US has highlighted that 57% of the companies surveyed lack confidence in the opening of the Chinese market. The American Chamber of Commerce in China released its latest survey rep...

February 2, 2024 4:34 PM

Luxury real estate market sees upsurge in India, attracting Forbes

With a thriving demand for upscale properties in India, the luxury real estate market is experiencing a renaissance post-COVID. In response to this trend, Forbes is set to make its mark in the Indian real estate sector with the introduction of India ...

February 2, 2024 4:40 PM

India participates at high-level UN FAO conference to shape the future of global food security

A three-day high-level senior officers' meeting was held as a run-up to the thirty-seventh session of the Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific (APRC) organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) from 19-22 Fe...

February 2, 2024 1:10 PM

US State Department approves nearly $4 billion sale of 31 armed drones to India

The US State Department has given the go-ahead for the possible sale of 31 armed MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones, related missiles, and equipment to India for nearly $4 billion. This comes after years of discussions between the two nations about such a deal...

February 2, 2024 9:53 AM

Prime Minister Modi to address Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today (2 February). Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 is set to showcase India’s capabilities across the entire mobility and automotive value ...

February 1, 2024 10:47 PM

Government allocates 3.4% of GDP for Capital Expenditure Boost

The central government will focus especially on five eastern states - Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and West Bengal - so that they can become the growth engine of the country, as it wishes to emerge as a developed nation in its 100th year o...

February 1, 2024 5:29 PM

Budget 2024: Govt plans to set up 5 integrated aquaparks

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February 1, 2024 5:24 PM

“Interim budget focused on poor, women, youth and farmers,” says MP CM Mohan Yadav

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said that the interim budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is focused on the poor, women, youth and farmers. He also said that all the departments are making efforts to take the ...

February 1, 2024 3:57 PM

Budget 2024: 1 crore households to get up to 300 units of free electricity under rooftop solar project

During the presentation of the interim budget in Parliament on Thursday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at advancing renewable energy. Sitharaman highlighted a key initiative, stating that one crore ...