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The Supreme Court on Friday rejected pleas seeking complete cross-verification of votes cast using EVMs with a Voter Verifia...

Deloitte India on Friday said it estimates India's GDP growth at 6.6 per cent in the current fiscal helped by consumption expenditure, exports rebound and capital flows. In its India's economic outlook report, Deloitte said the rapid growth of the middle-income class has led to rising purchasing power and even created demand for premium luxury products and services.

The Reserve Bank of India has announced the auction for the sale of Government Securities worth Rs 32,000 crore. The auction is scheduled to take place on Friday and it aims to facilitate the sale (re-issue) of Government Securities through a multiple price-based method.

In a tribute to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, a new selfie point was unveiled at Hombotingla Pass in Ladakh on April 24. This initiative, a joint effort by the Indian Army and the Tourism Department of Kargil, honours the valour and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought in the Kargil War.

India's foreign exchange reserves which have reached an all-time high are sufficient to cover 11 months of projected imports, according to the Monthly Economic Review report of the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance.

Kolkata, The 2024 Lok Sabha elections are on track to break past records and become the most expensive electoral event in th...

The West Bengal School Service Commission (SSC) on Thursday claimed that it had provided the Calcutta High Court lists of around 5,300 appointees fro...

A retired director of a multinational company (MNC) residing in Mumbai lost nearly Rs 25 crore to cyber fraudsters, who pose...

Despite India being such a massive producer, consumer and exporter of millets, the grain has only lost in nationwide popularity to wheat and other food in the past few decades. This fallout was majorly due to the fact that it is relatively tougher to process the raw crop to a readily cookable stage, compared to other staples such as rice and wheat.

This is the second time in two weeks that Bengaluru has reached 37.6°C, causing concern among meteorologists. Scientists from the India Meteorological Department fear that temperatures might exceed 39 degrees in the coming days, possibly coinciding with Friday's Lok Sabha elections. Interestingly, Tuesday's temperature was higher than those recorded at both Kempegowda International Airport and HAL Airport.

According to Magicbricks report, despite inflationary pressures, the HSI across India remains robust with strong buyer confidence.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said natural disasters are becoming more frequent and more severe, and their true impact on people, familie...

Morgan Stanley is firm on India's growth outlook given the support it is getting from the domestic demand. Citing high-frequency data, the global investment banking firm said it remains constructive on the growth outlook.

The country's agriculture exports declined by 8.8 per cent to USD 43.7 billion during April-February period of 2023-24 fisca...

New Delhi, Frequent Indian travellers to Europe will now be able to apply for multiple entry Schengen visa of up to five yea...

New Delhi, Indians are travelling more frequently, with searches for spiritual destinations like Ayodhya, Ujjain and Badrina...

New Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday visited Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, and reviewed India's overall military preparedn...

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached immovable and movable properties worth Rs 97.79 crore belonging to Ripu Sudan Kundra aka Raj Kundra, businessman, and husband of Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty, under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached immovable and movable properties worth Rs 97.79 crore belonging to Ripu Sudan Kundra aka Raj Kundra, businessman, and husband of Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty, under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.

The Ram Temple in Ayodhya witnessed a unique event as the forehead of the Ram Lalla idol was anointed with a ray of sunlight, known as 'Surya Tilak' on the occasion of Ram Navami on Wednesday. The "Surya Tilak" of Ram Lalla was done at noon through an elaborate system connected with mirrors and lenses in the Ram Temple.

India's population is estimated to have reached 144 crore, with 24 per cent in the 0-14 age bracket, according to a recent report by the UNFPA. The United Nations Population Fund's (UNFPA) State of World Population - 2024 report -- "Interwoven Lives, Threads of Hope: Ending Inequalities in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights" -- further revealed that India's population is estimated to double in 77 years.

Payments towards mutual fund investments, insurance, and trading have seen a massive jump in the just-concluded financial year 2023-24, found payments solution provider Razorpay in an analysis. The homegrown fintech company analysed over a billion transactions processed on its platform during the past financial year, to know the spending habits of Indians.

As India approaches its $5 trillion economy goal, overall employment could rise by 22 per cent, while unemployment could decline by 97 basis points by 2028. These findings were presented by the 'India Employment Outlook 2030' report by Observer Research Foundation, which explored trends across India's job market at a time of geopolitical churn, supply chain disruptions, and a decline in manufacturing but an explosion of services.