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Various Govt social security schemes enhance confidence among citizens, says PM Modi
``India is going through a period of rapid economic growth and...
India will be first country in the world making healthcare quite affordable:Devi Shetty
``Believe me, in the next five to seven years time, expenses for...
WHO launches new country guidance for health emergency coordination
Health emergencies are becoming more frequent and complex, driven by factors such as climate change, urbanization, geopolitical shifts, and increased global mobility. The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a comprehensive guide, the National Health Emergency...
Govt plans to hike foreign investment cap in state-run banks to 49%, source says
Foreign interest in India's banking industry is on the rise as evidenced by Dubai-based Emirates NBD's recent $3 billion purchase of a 60% stake in RBL Bank and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp's $1.6 billion acquisition of a 20% stake in Yes Bank which the Japanese...
Strengthening healthcare key to building a healthy and developed India: President Murmu
“Healthcare is an integral part of nation-building. Protecting people from disease and improving their health is a priority for the government.For this purpose, health and medical infrastructure, institutions, and services are being continuously expanded across the...
IMF data shows India’s economy growing rapidly on strong domestic consumption: Economists
According to the IMF’s latest projections, India’s economy is expected to grow at 6.6 per cent in 2026, maintaining its lead among large economies. New Delhi: India’s economy continues to expand at a rapid pace, driven by strong domestic consumption, robust...
EU adopts a new package of sanctions targeting Russia’s energy infrastructure
Along with a full transaction ban on two major Russian oil companies, Rosneft PJSC and Gazprom Neft PJSC, and sanction 117 additional so-called shadow fleet vessels, which have enabled Russia to evade previous measures, the EU package goes after 45 entities that have...
LIC denies Washington Post report, says made investments in Adani firms independently
The statement was in response to a report in The Washington Post alleging officials orchestrated a plan to steer LIC into investing in the Adani group earlier this year, when the ports-to-energy conglomerate was facing a debt pile and scrutiny in the US. Mumbai:State...
US sanctions Russian oil majors over Ukraine, prompting jitters in India and China
The sanctions target oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, which between them account for more than 5% of global oil output In another bid to starve Moscow of revenue, the EU also approved a 19th package of sanctions that includes a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas...
Digital payment adaptability in India reaches 87%: FM Sitharaman
India is recognised as a world leader in digital payments, accounting for nearly half of all real-time digital transactions globally. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is the cornerstone of India's digital payment ecosystem. It processed over 18,580 crore...
HDFC Life Q2 net profit inches up 3 pc to Rs 447 cr
"The recent GST revisions are a constructive structural shift aimed at simplifying compliance and improving affordability. We have ensured that the full benefits of the GST exemption are passed on to our customers," Vibha Padalkar,managing director and chief...
Auto sales see strong uptick during Navratri, festive cheer to continue in Diwali, PV dispatches up 4 pc in Sept at 3 72 458 units
"The Indian automobile industry enters the second half of 2025-2026 with renewed cheer, supported by strong festive season momentum, stable macroeconomic conditions, and GST 2.0 reforms that have improved overall affordability and consumer sentiment," the industry...