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Economic Survey 2023-24: Economy continues to expand, inflation largely under control

The Centre on Monday tabled the Economic Survey 2023-2024 in the Lok Sabha. The survey presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and prepared by the Economic Division under the Ministry of Finance provides a detailed analysis of the economic performance for the fiscal year 2023-24.

Jul 22, 2024

K'taka landslide tragedy: As political slugfest erupts, Army joins rescue operations

Amid a political slugfest between the ruling Congress and the opposition over the handling of the landslide tragedy on the Shirur highway in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district, the Army on Monday joined the local authorities in rescue operations.

Jul 22, 2024

Economic Survey pegs India's GDP growth rate at 6.5-7 pc for 2024-25

The Economic Survey tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Monday projects India's GDP growth rate at 6.5 to 7 per cent for 2024-25 as it sees the economy on a strong wicket.

Jul 22, 2024

Putting governance back on track herculean task: Andhra Governor

Presenting a grim picture of Andhra Pradesh finances, Governor S. Abdul Nazeer told the joint session of the Assembly and Council on Monday that putting the governance back on track was truly a herculean task.

Jul 22, 2024

Karnataka's IT sector pushes for 14-hour workday; govt takes cautious approach

The IT industry in Karnataka is pressuring the state government to consider a new legislation that proposes extended work hours for tech professionals. The proposed bill, which would permit software professionals to work for 14 hours a day, is currently under evaluation.

Jul 22, 2024

Trump questions Biden's fitness to continue as President after leaving race

Republican Party presidential candidate Donald Trump has questioned Joe Biden's fitness to continue as president after he dropped his re-election bid.

Jul 22, 2024

Over 34.7 cr Ayushman Bharat cards generated: Economic Survey

Ayushman Bharat cards cross 34.7 crore; leads nation's healthcare tranformation

In a significant stride towards universal healthcare, India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that over 34.7 crore Ayushman Bharat cards have been generated. This announcement was made during the tabling of the Economic Survey document in Parliament, a day before the Union Budget announcement.

Jul 22, 2024

India's Educational Landscape: A Transformation in Progress

India's education landscape is transforming, with 26.52 crore students in schools and 4.33 crore in higher education, according to the Economic Survey 2023-24.The New Education Policy 2020 is driving this change, focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy, and lifelong learning.

Jul 22, 2024

From pinnacle of presidency, Biden saw political career melt in pool of pathos

Starting as a local councillor 54 years ago, Joseph Robinette Biden reached his lifelong ambition of becoming the leader of the most powerful country only to see his career melt in a pool of pathos, his mental and physical capabilities called into question.

Jul 22, 2024

Union Budget: India to give further push to green energy

The Union Budget 2024-2025 will give a further push to prioritise environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainability initiatives to drive long-term economic growth and environmental resilience, experts said on Monday.

Jul 22, 2024

Omar Abdullah criticizes delayed response to rising terror activities in Jammu

Pointing toward the recent surge in terrorist activities in Jammu province, former Chief Minister and National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah criticized the authorities for their delayed response in gauging the gravity of the worsening situation.

Jul 22, 2024