New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The way forward for India's pension ecosystem lies in a calibrated expansion of both contributory and non-contributory schemes, the Economic Survey 2025-26 said on Thursday, adding that engagement with state governments, cooperatives, farmer networks, and gig-platform companies can ensure last-mile reach.
Greater Noida, Jan 29 (IANS) India made a strong start to the historic five-match Mixed Disability T20 International series against England, registering a convincing seven-wicket victory in the opening match at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium in Greater Noida on Thursday.
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Pakistan’s finance ministry has admitted that “public debt dynamics remained a key challenge” during the last fiscal year, as the increase in total public debt was “driven mainly by higher interest payments and exchange rate movements,” according to a report in the Karachi-headquartered Express Tribune newspaper.
Los Angeles, Jan 29 (IANS) Hollywood actress Margot Robbie is opening up on the special gesture for actor Jacob Elordi. The actress has shared that she gave "flowers on Valentine's Day" to Jacob.
Lucknow, Jan 29 (IANS) In a significant move to expand the ambit of cashless mediclaim for the teaching fraternity, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Thursday approved the facility to about 15 lakh employees in the education sector, including teachers, non-teaching staff and also their dependent family members.
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) In a significant development, AI-native film studio TakeTwo on Thursday announced that it has raised fresh funding at a valuation of Rs 100 crore in its pre-seed round.
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) South Africa have a chance to ‘go all the way’ to winning the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup title when the mega event begins on February 7, said former all-rounder JP Duminy.
New Delhi/ Dhaka, Jan 29 (IANS) Bangladesh’s National Economic Council (NEC) has significantly downsized the health and education sector in the Annual Development Programme (ADP), according to a media report.
Los Angeles, Jan 29 (IANS) Hollywood actress Sharon Stone has an eerie approach to her artwork. The actress has shared that she talks to spirits and embraces "universal consciousness" to inspire her artwork.
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Noting that India is a friend of both Palestine and Israel, Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian on Thursday said that New Delhi can play an important role in bridging both sides. The visiting Foreign Minister, who arrived in New Delhi earlier in the day to attend the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers meeting (FMM) and the 4th India-Arab Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) 2026, asserted that Palestine expects India to actively participate in the ongoing peace efforts.
