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Japan Credit Rating Agency upgrades India’s rating from BBB+ to A-

IANS | September 2, 2026 2:10 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) on Wednesday upgraded India’s Foreign Currency and Local Currency Long-term Issuer Ratings by one notch from BBB+ to A- and also raised the country ceiling by one rank to A -- citing India's solid economic growth, the effectiveness of economic policies that strengthen the foundations for growth, and the improved soundness of the financial system.

India already a Hindu Rashtra; should be declared so politically, says Sadhvi Ritambhara

IANS | September 2, 2026 2:07 PM

Puri, Sep 2 (IANS) Padma Bhushan awardee Sadhvi Ritambhara on Wednesday asserted that India is already a Hindu Rashtra in terms of its cultural ethos, traditions and way of life, while calling for its formal declaration as a Hindu Rashtra at the political level.

CM Vijay announces withdrawal of cases filed against farmers, teachers during DMK era

IANS | September 2, 2026 2:05 PM

Chennai, Sep 2 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has announced the withdrawal of all criminal cases registered against farmers and teachers who participated in peaceful protests between May 2021 and April 2026 in support of their livelihood, rights and other legitimate demands.

Centre’s ‘Districts as Export Hubs’ scheme expands across 770 districts in India

IANS | September 2, 2026 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) The Centre’s Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) initiative to promote exports has expanded to cover more than 770 districts across the country, reflecting its expanding reach and stronger integration with overall export planning, according to a factsheet issued by the government on Wednesday.

UPCOS will ensure dignity, timely salaries, social security for outsourced workers: CM Yogi

IANS | September 2, 2026 1:26 PM

Lucknow, Sep 2 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said the state’s development journey over the past nine to nine-and-a-half years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been made possible through the collective efforts of its people, including outsourced, contractual and permanent employees.

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Japan Credit Rating Agency upgrades India’s rating from BBB+ to A-

India already a Hindu Rashtra; should be declared so politically, says Sadhvi Ritambhara

CM Vijay announces withdrawal of cases filed against farmers, teachers during DMK era

Centre’s ‘Districts as Export Hubs’ scheme expands across 770 districts in India

UPCOS will ensure dignity, timely salaries, social security for outsourced workers: CM Yogi

India to establish unified intelligence grid to counter multi-front security threats

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