IMF revises India’s GDP growth upward to 6.4 pc for FY26 and FY27

IANS | July 29, 2025 6:59 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) India is projected to see 6.4 per cent GDP growth in FY26 and FY27, with both numbers revised slightly upward, reflecting a more benign external environment than assumed in the April reference forecast, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) World Economic Outlook (WEO) report said on Tuesday.

Uttarakhand: Chamoli residents reap benefits of free healthcare under AB PM-JAY, 72 pc enrolled

IANS | July 29, 2025 6:53 PM

Chamoli, July 29 (IANS) In Uttarakhand's Chamoli, thousands of families are receiving free and quality healthcare under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), the world’s largest health assurance scheme. With more than 72 per cent of the population in Chamoli enrolled, the ambitious initiative is transforming healthcare accessibility in the hilly region.

272 road & rail projects being implemented under Sagarmala scheme: Sonowal

IANS | July 29, 2025 4:05 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) There are 272 road and rail connectivity projects under the Sagarmala Programme that are being executed by the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways, the Ministry of Railways, major ports, and private sector concessionaires, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.