Renowned theatre legend Ratan Thiyam passes away in Manipur

IANS | July 23, 2025 1:19 PM

Imphal, July 23 (IANS) India's renowned theatre personality and Padma Shri awardee Ratan Thiyam died at a hospital in Imphal on Wednesday, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy that redefined contemporary Indian theatre, officials said.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.5 pc in 2025, robust 6.7 pc in 2026: ADB

IANS | July 23, 2025 11:30 AM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday said that India's GDP growth is projected to grow at 6.5 per cent in 2025, and a robust 6.7 per cent in 2026, amid strong domestic demand, a normal monsoon and monetary easing in the country.

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel to lead statewide grievance redressal event on Thursday

IANS | July 23, 2025 11:06 AM

Gandhinagar, July 23 (IANS) The monthly State SWAGAT (State-Wide Attention on Grievances by Application of Technology) programme will be held on Thursday in Gujarat in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. The event, now an institutional fixture in Gujarat’s administrative calendar, offers a platform for citizens to directly present their grievances to the highest levels of state leadership.