India's economy has tripled in size over last decade

IANS | July 6, 2025 2:46 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) India's growth story continues to draw global attention, backed by strong fundamentals and consistent performance. Over the past decade, India’s economic size has tripled from Rs 106.57 lakh crore in to Rs 331.03 lakh crore in 2024–25, with the GDP growth at a robust 6.5 per cent for the year, according to official figures released on Sunday.

425 under surveillance as Kerala battles fresh Nipah virus outbreak

IANS | July 6, 2025 10:05 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 6 (IANS) Kerala Health Minister Veena George has confirmed that 425 individuals have been placed on the Nipah virus contact list across the state. The highest number of contacts, 228, is in Malappuram district, followed by 110 in Palakkad and 87 in Kozhikode.

'An emotive issue': Punjab to make law on sacrilege

Vishal Gulati | July 5, 2025 8:29 PM

Chandigarh, July 5 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab will convene a special two-day session of the Legislative Assembly next week to enact a law on sacrilege, an emotive issue that remains a hot political issue ahead of every poll.