Washington, Oct 13 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday raised its forecast for India's economic growth to 7.0 per cent for 2026, saying the country "remains among the fastest-growing major economies" even as a war in the Middle East and higher oil prices drag on much of the world.
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) A training target of 6.35 lakh rural youth has been given to the Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs) in the country for the current financial year, which is more than the training target fixed for 2025-26, according to the government.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Pakistan is facing a major energy crisis due to the disruption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies from Qatar amid the continuing Middle East conflict, which has choked the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report.
Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) The rehabilitation construction of Dharavi officially commenced on Monday, with Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) Director Pranav Adani performing the Bhoomi Poojan at the 22-acre Matunga railway site.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The Indian currency could test the Rs 94.50 level per dollar in the short term even as foreign exchange reserves remain adequate, but long‑term structural measures by the government are indispensable to revive capital inflows, a report said on Monday.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) While western countries continue to focus on India’s coal-fired power plants in the debate on climate change, what is being overlooked is the rapid rate at which the country is adding to its renewable energy capacity, which includes both solar, hydel, and wind power, an article said.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Bangladesh’s foreign debt rose 3.65 per cent from the previous quarter to $114.98 billion at the end of the April‑June quarter of 2026, Bangladesh Bank data showed as per a new report.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) China’s housing market has been framed as stabilising in recent months, but the recovery is fragile and driven largely by resales rather than new construction, which could leave broader economic strains intact, a new report has said.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) As the United States and China intensify their competition for leadership in artificial intelligence (AI), a new study has found that China is struggling to attract foreign researchers even as it ramps up recruitment efforts through special visas, research grants and other incentives, a report has said.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh on Monday held bilateral talks with UK Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Jonathan Reynolds to explore avenues for strengthening cooperation in space, civil nuclear energy, scientific research and emerging technologies.
