New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) India’s economy outperformed expectations in Q2 FY26 as income tax cuts, GST rationalisation, an early festive season and easing inflation supported the acceleration of private final consumption expenditure (PFCE) to 7.9 per cent in the quarter, a report said on Monday.
Ahmedabad, Dec 8 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Monday reinforced its push for inclusive urban development with the inauguration of newly-built government staff housing in Navrangpura. The project, comprising 44 Class-C quarters constructed by the Roads and Buildings Department, was launched in the presence of Minister of State for Urban Development Darshana Vaghela.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is not just a threat for the future, but a present reality affecting millions of people across the globe, particularly India, said Florian von Groote, Head of Clinical Research, at Wellcome Trust Infectious Disease Clinical Research Team, UK, on Monday.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) India’s Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill lavished praise on the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) Centre of Excellence and detailed how it helped him recover well and on time for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Former India fast bowler Irfan Pathan has expressed optimism over Shubman Gill coming good in the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa, saying he hopes the opener delivers strong performances which in turn will cement his place in the side ahead of next year’s World Cup.
Chennai, Dec 8 (IANS) A sharp political and historical debate unfolded in Parliament on Monday as DMK MP A. Raja questioned the legacy and interpretation of Vande Mataram, citing a letter written by Jawaharlal Nehru to Subhas Chandra Bose to argue that opposition to the national song had deeper historical roots than is often acknowledged.
Chennai, Dec 8 (IANS) Actress Krithi Shetty, who is one of the top actresses in the Tamil and Telugu film industries at the present, has opined that cinema has never been a one size fits all kind of industry and that the choice to work for only eight hours or more will depend on an individual and that it will vary from person to person.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Launching Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA), Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Monday said that the platform will provide investors “credible performance data” and regulated entities a platform to showcase genuine performance to clients.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) England opener Phil Salt said his partnership with Virat Kohli clicked from the time they met in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru camp for IPL 2025, adding that he was pleased with its development, including the role clarity on who would take charge of scoring.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, invoked the enduring spirit of 'Vande Mataram' while initiating a day-long discussion in the Lok Sabha to mark the 150 years of the national song.
