economy

India's Vision 2047: On Track to Developed Nation Status

India, the world's fastest-growing economy, is on a trajectory to become a developed nation by 2047. This ambitious goal, set to coincide with the 100th anniversary of India's independence, is not just a dream but a vision that the Indian government and its people are committed to realizing. Jul 5, 2024
Sensex jumps more than 1,000 points on impressive GDP numbers (Ld)

Sensex closes above 80,000 for first time, Nifty at 24,302

Indian equity indices closed with marginal gains on Thursday following a volatile session. Sensex and Nifty made a new all-time high of 80,392 and 24,401 respectively, but the markets were unable to hold onto the higher levels as the day progressed. Jul 4, 2024
'Decided to use my own hair to make wig': Hina Khan's mother cries as actor CUTS her hair off amid cancer treatment

'Hair will grow back, eyebrows will return': Hina Khan's mother cries in pain as actor chops off her hair amid cancer treatment

Hina in an emotional note wrote, "I choose to let go of my beautiful hair before it starts falling off. I didn't want to endure this mental breakdown for weeks. So, I choose to let go of my crown because I've realized my real crown is my COURAGE, my STRENGTH, and the love I have for myself. Aur haan.. I have decided to use my own hair to make a nice Wig for this phase." Jul 4, 2024
Start-up

Mega boost to Indian startup ecosystem; $7bn in H1 2024, domestic funding, demand set to drive growth

Indian startups received nearly $7 billion in funding in the first half of 2024, indicating potential for growth. This growth is driven by domestic funding and demand, similar to the success seen in Silicon Valley and China. The Indian FMCG sector's growth, driven by rural demand and government initiatives, serves as an example of the potential for domestic demand to drive growth in the startup sector. Jul 4, 2024
Hathras stampede: Godman goes missing, has an army of followers

UP govt sets up judicial commission to probe Hathras stampede

The Uttar Pradesh government has set up a three-member Judicial Inquiry Commission under the chairmanship of retired Justice Brijesh Kumar Srivastava (II) of Allahabad High Court to investigate the July 2 Hathras stampede, in which at least 121 died. Jul 4, 2024