New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Moody's Ratings on Wednesday raised its growth forecast for the Indian economy to 7 per cent from 6.5 per cent earlier, for the financial year 2026-27 on the back of "India's broad-based economic momentum and demonstrated resilience to the energy supply shock".
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Congress MP Imran Masood on Wednesday attempted to clarify his remark that "Diwali ho ya pradushan jo hai, manav janit rog hai" (whether it is Diwali or pollution, it is a human-induced disease), saying that the context of his statement was distorted and that what he meant was Diwali should not be singled out as the cause of pollution.
Chandigarh, Nov 11 (IANS) The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Haryana, has termed a media report alleging discrepancies between votes polled and votes counted in 51 Assembly constituencies during the 2024 elections as misleading, stating that the actual polling figures were shared with candidates' polling agents and subsequently tallied with the votes recorded in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
Honiara, Nov 11 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Rajeev Kumar on Wednesday presented his Letter of Credence to Solomon Islands Governor General Sir David Tiva Kapu.
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) Maharashtra's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) on Wednesday dismissed claims by 'Reporters’ collective' that the votes cast in 51 seats of Maharashtra, Haryana, and Jammu and Kashmir in the 2024 elections do not match the votes counted, terming them as "misleading".
Uttarkashi, Nov 11 (IANS) The portals of Shri Yamunotri Dham were ceremoniously closed for the next six months on the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj on Wednesday, amid the chanting of Vedic mantras and devotional slogans raised by pilgrims gathered at the shrine.
Colombo, Nov 11 (IANS) Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda on Wednesday reaffirmed India's readiness to share its expertise and best practices in healthcare with BIMSTEC member nations.
Kolkata, Nov 11 (IANS) An Air India flight to Mumbai from the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport here on Wednesday received a hijack threat, leading to tension and prompting an intense search of the aircraft, officials said.
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson, Sonia Gandhi's memoir, 'Belonging: A Journey of Love', was released on November 10. Published by HarperCollins India, the 544-page book chronicles her personal life and several significant turning points in Indian politics. It also discusses her relationships with prominent leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former President Pranab Mukherjee and former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, triggering discussions in political circles.
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) The government has prohibited the export of waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators, including lithium-ion battery black mass, with immediate effect.
