At a pre-Budget meeting, PM Modi stressed the need for 7-8% growth to achieve developed nation status by 2047, considering global challenges and geopolitical tensions. […]
Exporters, govt in talks to tap opportunities in US
Exporters in India are preparing to seize potential opportunities in the US market across sectors like textiles, leather, chemicals, and toys, as the US looks […]
Insurance as share of GDP shrinks to 3.7%
India’s insurance penetration fell to 3.7% in FY24 after peaking at 4.2% during Covid, with life insurance penetration dropping to 2.8%. Despite this, per capita […]
Economic growth likely to pick up on festive, rural demand: RBI
India’s economic growth is expected to improve in the latter half of FY25, driven by festive activity, rural demand, and agricultural growth. The RBI report […]
Kerala could get N-plant if land for site is provided: Union minister to state govt
Kerala may get a nuclear power station if the state provides land, suggested during a high-level meeting between Union power minister Manohar Lal Khattar and […]
Weight loss drug gets US nod to treat sleep apnea; India launch likely next year
The US FDA has approved the anti-diabetic drug Zepbound (Tirzepatide) for managing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in obese adults. Eli Lilly plans to launch the […]
‘Insult’ to Ambedkar to be top agenda of special Cong’s Belagavi meet
In Belagavi, a special CWC meeting will address Union home minister Amit Shah’s alleged insult of Ambedkar, with a ‘Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan’ […]
NHAI announces project to set up stray cattle shelters to prevent accidents
The NHAI announced a pilot project to create cattle shelters along highways to prevent stray cattle-related accidents. Shelters will be built in various locations, beginning […]
Amit Shah pushes for use of tech to implement new criminal laws
Union home minister Amit Shah has stressed the importance of technology in implementing new criminal laws, urging for alerts at each stage from registration to […]