 "Striving for Ecological Balance: India’s Vision for Sustainable Development")
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav emphasized the importance of balancing economic growth with ecological sustainability during the Ideas4LiFE event at IIT Bombay. He advocated for a responsible approach to development, stressing that one-third of the Earth should be preserved for biodiversity, as it supports around 50,000 species essential for human consumption. Yadav outlined three key actions ...
Kishore Mahbubani, a former Singaporean diplomat, has emphasized the need for reforms in the United Nations Security Council, arguing that India deserves a permanent seat due to its status as the third-most powerful country globally. He believes the UK should step aside in this matter. In other news, the first international flight from Veer Savarkar ...
 "India’s Moment: Modi’s Vision for Economic Lift-Off and Global Leadership")
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently addressed the ET World Leaders Forum, highlighting India as a land of vast opportunities. He emphasized his government’s commitment to facilitating business growth, implementing reforms, and ensuring a stable policy environment. Modi urged investors to focus on innovation and high-quality products, assuring them that India respects and values wealth creators. ...
 "India’s Growth Dips to 15-Month Low Amid Election Spending Constraints")
India’s economic growth has slowed to 6.7 percent in the April-June quarter, the lowest in 15 months, according to RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. He attributed this decline mainly to reduced government spending, linked to the recent Lok Sabha elections and the model code of conduct in place. The Reserve Bank had initially projected a growth ...
 "Jaishankar Unravels India’s Diplomatic Conundrums Amidst Bangladesh’s Political Turmoil")
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently discussed India’s complex relationship with Bangladesh during the launch of former diplomat Rajiv Sikri’s book, “Strategic Conundrums: Reshaping India’s Foreign Policy.” Jaishankar highlighted the challenges and intricacies of neighboring countries, noting that relationships can be unpredictable and often depend on the current government. His comments followed significant political changes ...
 "India’s GDP Growth Hits Five-Quarter Low Amid Economic Shifts and Challenges")
India’s economic growth for the June quarter slowed to 6.7%, marking a five-quarter low, primarily due to a rise in net indirect taxes. The growth fell short of the Reserve Bank of India’s 7.1% prediction and a Reuters poll estimate of 6.9%. Despite this, the gross value added (GVA) showed sequential growth at 6.8%. Agricultural ...
 "India’s Economic Resilience: Rural Growth Fuels 7% GDP Aspirations Amid Challenges")
India’s GDP grew by 6.7 percent in the first quarter of FY25, according to Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran. He emphasized a positive trend in rural consumption, supported by good monsoon conditions, which could boost overall economic growth to 7 percent in the medium term. While some experts expected growth to slow due to ...
 "Epic Media Merger: Reliance and Disney Forge India’s Entertainment Powerhouse!")
Reliance Industries has received approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) for its merger with Star India, creating India’s largest media entity valued at over Rs 70,000 crore. This approval follows the Competition Commission of India’s green light for the deal, which combines media assets from Reliance and The Walt Disney Company. Reliance will ...
 "India’s Fiscal Deficit Soars Amid Rising Expenditures and Subsidies")
India’s fiscal deficit for the first four months of the 2024-25 financial year reached 17.2% of the full-year target, with a gap of Rs 2,76,945 crore. The government aims to reduce the fiscal deficit to 4.9% of GDP this year, down from 5.6% last year. Total expenditure in this period was Rs 13 lakh crore, ...
India’s GDP has shown a growth of 6.7% in the first quarter of FY25, a drop from 8.2% the previous year. Meanwhile, Vedanta’s subsidiary faces a tax demand of Rs 11.87 crore. The growth in eight key infrastructure sectors slowed to 6.1% in July, primarily due to decreased output in crude oil and natural gas. ...
