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Trump tariffs 'small slice' of Indian economy, opportunity to broaden markets: Expert

Nayan Seth | August 28, 2025 8:49 AM

Washington, Aug 28 (IANS) Richard Rossow, a leading expert on India-US economic ties and the Chair of India and Emerging Asia Economics at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), has said that Washington's punitive measures would not have a considerable impact on India's growth but still present the country with a "unique opportunity" to diversify its markets and usher in major domestic reforms.

Govt focused on creating next-gen infra, empowering street vendors: PM Modi

IANS | August 27, 2025 10:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the government’s focus on connectivity and next-gen infrastructure is reflected yet again in the Cabinet decision pertaining to multi-tracking of three projects benefitting Karnataka, Telangana, Bihar as well as Assam and “for a new railway line in remote areas of Kutch in Gujarat”.

Govt, private sector can keep tariff disruptions to a minimum: FinMin Economic Review

IANS | August 27, 2025 9:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) While near-term risks to economic activity, principally exports and capital formation remain due to tariff-related uncertainties, the government and the private sector, acting in tandem and concert, can keep the disruptions to a minimum, the Finance Ministry’s ‘Monthly Economic Review’ said on Wednesday.

UIDAI urges schools to ensure timely Aadhaar biometric updates for children

IANS | August 27, 2025 8:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Wednesday urged schools across the country to actively support the timely completion of Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBU) in Aadhaar for children, especially in the crucial age groups of five and fifteen years.

Adani Agri hikes procurement price of apples by 12.5 pc to Rs 90 per kg in Himachal

IANS | August 27, 2025 7:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Adani Agri Fresh Limited (AAFL) announced on Wednesday that it has increased the price of apples it is procuring from farmers of Himachal Pradesh by 12.5 per cent to Rs 90 per kg for the large-medium-small (LMS) grade of top-quality fruit this year from Rs 80 last year.

India, Zimbabwe can script next chapter of South-South cooperation: Zimbabwe VP

IANS | August 27, 2025 7:30 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) India and Zimbabwe together can write the “next great chapter of South-South cooperation,” showing the world how partnerships among developing nations can power innovation, industrial growth, and a fairer global economy, H.E. Gen. (Retd) Dr C.G.D.N. Chiwenga, Vice President of Zimbabwe said on Wednesday.

SECI appoints IAS officer Akash Tripathi as Managing Director

IANS | August 27, 2025 7:17 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has appointed Akash Tripathi, a 1998 batch IAS officer, as Managing Director, the state-owned solar body said on Wednesday.

India projected to become world's 2nd-largest economy in PPP terms by 2038: Report

IANS | August 27, 2025 6:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) When it comes to purchasing power parity (PPP), India is likely to become the world's second-largest economy in PPP terms by 2038, a new report showed on Wednesday.

Cabinet gives go-ahead for railways projects worth Rs 12,328 crore

IANS | August 27, 2025 5:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved four railway projects with a total investment of Rs 12,328 crore aimed at ensuring seamless and faster transportation of both passengers and goods.

India’s manufacturing sector clocks 11.89 pc GVA growth in FY24, job growth at 5.4 pc

IANS | August 27, 2025 5:34 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS ) India's manufacturing sector experienced strong growth in FY24 as Gross Value Added (GVA) increased by 11.89 per cent, up from 7.3 per cent in the previous year, according to data from the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) released on Wednesday.

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Trump tariffs 'small slice' of Indian economy, opportunity to broaden markets: Expert

Govt focused on creating next-gen infra, empowering street vendors: PM Modi

Govt, private sector can keep tariff disruptions to a minimum: FinMin Economic Review

UIDAI urges schools to ensure timely Aadhaar biometric updates for children

Adani Agri hikes procurement price of apples by 12.5 pc to Rs 90 per kg in Himachal

India, Zimbabwe can script next chapter of South-South cooperation: Zimbabwe VP

SECI appoints IAS officer Akash Tripathi as Managing Director

India projected to become world's 2nd-largest economy in PPP terms by 2038: Report

Cabinet gives go-ahead for railways projects worth Rs 12,328 crore

India’s manufacturing sector clocks 11.89 pc GVA growth in FY24, job growth at 5.4 pc

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