India poised to stay world’s fastest growing economy in 2025-26: RBI bulletin

India poised to stay world’s fastest growing economy in 2025-26: RBI bulletin

Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) High frequency indicators point towards a sequential pick-up in momentum of India’s economic activity during the second half of 2024-25, which is likely to sustain moving forward, according to the latest RBI monthly bulletin. In a challenging and increasingly uncertain global environment, the Indian economy is poised to sustain its position … Read more

Time to recognise growing China, change mindset as threat blown out of proportion, says Sam Pitroda (IANS Exclusive)

Time to recognise growing China, change mindset as threat blown out of proportion, says Sam Pitroda (IANS Exclusive)

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Congress veteran and Rahul Gandhi’s close aide Sam Pitroda has said the threat from China is often blown out of proportion, and it is time to recognise and respect that country. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Pitroda was categorical in his take on India-China relations saying that there is … Read more

Indigenous 10-tonne vertical mixer testament to India’s growing tech prowess: ISRO

Indigenous 10-tonne vertical mixer testament to India’s growing tech prowess: ISRO

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) The indigenously developed 10-tonne propellant mixer for solid motors is a testament to India’s growing tech prowess, said the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The propellant mixer was developed and realised by the Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, ISRO in collaboration with Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), Bengaluru — a … Read more

Andhra: Public resentment growing against coalition government, claims Jagan

Andhra: Public resentment growing against coalition government, claims Jagan

Amaravati, Feb 6 (IANS) Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday claimed that the resentment among people is growing, sending danger bells ringing in the coalition government in the state. Addressing a press conference, he alleged that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu during his nine months … Read more

Bangladesh’s growing closeness with Pakistan: Implications for India (IANS Analysis)

Bangladesh’s growing closeness with Pakistan: Implications for India (IANS Analysis)

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The recent visit of four high-ranking ISI officials, including Director General of Analysis Maj Gen Shahid Amin Afsar, to Dhaka on January 21 marks a significant shift in Bangladesh-Pakistan relations. The two nations, historically estranged since the brutal 1971 Liberation War—wherein Pakistani forces are accused of massacring nearly three million … Read more

Tussle between Shivakumar, Jarkiholi set to escalate over K’taka Dy CM’s growing influence in minister’s stronghold

Tussle between Shivakumar, Jarkiholi set to escalate over K'taka Dy CM's growing influence in minister's stronghold

Bengaluru, Jan 29 (IANS) The tussle between Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi is set to escalate over the state Congress President’s growing influence in the minister’s stronghold. According to sources, Minister Jarkiholi, a key supporter of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, is gearing up for a direct confrontation with Shivakumar … Read more