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World Bank Raises India's FY27 Growth Forecast to 6.6%India's economic growth forecast for FY27 has been raised to 6.6 percent by the World Bank. This positive outlook is driven by reduced US t...- India to remain fastest-growing major economy at 6.6 pc in FY27, down from 7.2 last year: World BankIndia will remain the world's fastest-growing major economy. Growth is projected to slow to 6.6 percent in fiscal year 2026-27. This modera...
- 'Never seen this in Mumbai': Video of people sleeping on Versova beach goes viral, sparks debate over public spacesA viral video of dozens sleeping on Mumbai's Versova Beach has sparked debate on housing, migration, and public space use. While some blame...
- World Bank cuts global growth forecast to 2.5%; India seen growing 6.6% amid Iran warGlobal economic growth is set to slow to 2.5% this year. The World Bank attributes this to the Iran war, which has driven up energy prices ...
- Life advice of the day by Melinda Gates: 'When you come to a point in your life when you see difficult things, don't look in the...' - inspiring lesson on turning difficult moments into opportunities, creating change and why challenges should be faced, not avoidedLife advice of the day by Melinda Gates: Melinda French Gates advises confronting difficult situations directly rather than avoiding them. ...
- South Asia can generate millions of jobs through agriculture sector: World Bank GroupWith agriculture sector employing around 43 per cent of the South Asian workforce, the region has strong potential to emerge as a global le...
- The world's oil piggy bank is being smashed open. What can go wrong?Global oil inventories are plummeting to multi-decade lows, exacerbated by Middle Eastern supply disruptions and the rapid depletion of str...
- FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran threatens to stop matches if this happens. Check fixture and what is causing concerns for TehranWorld Cup 2026 begins on Thursday, with Iran opening their Group G campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15. They next face...
- Chinese Proverb of the Day: “Do not ask how poor the village is today; ask how many books its...” — Want to know how China grew from one of the world's poorest countries into a global superpower? This ancient Chinese proverb holds the answer on education, long-term thinking, and investing in future generations rather than chasing short-term wealthChinese Proverb of the Day reveals a powerful truth: a village’s future is not judged by today’s poverty but by the books its children carr...
- Pvt sector reposing faith in economy, capex cycle showing signs of revival: Punjab National Bank CMD Ashok ChandraPrivate sector investment is reviving. Companies are borrowing more for expansion and infrastructure. Punjab National Bank (PNB) sanctioned...
- PM Modi gets wishes from world leaders on becoming India's longest-serving elected prime ministerPrime Minister Narendra Modi becomes India's longest-serving elected leader. World leaders are sending congratulations. They praise his gov...
- ‘Poverty does not ask a child’s age’: Woman’s simple conversation with a young boy offers a powerful lesson on struggle, strength and family responsibilityA young boy, around 12 or 13, was found working at a puncture repair shop during his summer vacation. He explained that his father is ill, ...
- Poverty forced him to wear torn clothes to school. Today, the Telugu actor is richer than Allu Arjun, Jr NTR and Rajinikanth. What is his net worth?Telugu cinema's comedy legend Brahmanandam overcame extreme poverty in his childhood to become India's richest comedian. His journey from w...
- US Senators, business leaders greet Modi on India's longest-serving elected PM milestonePrime Minister Narendra Modi has become India's longest-serving elected leader. US Senators and business leaders have offered congratulatio...
- Over 58 crore Jan Dhan accounts bring crores of Indians into formal banking system: Nirmala SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced over 58 crore Jan Dhan accounts have integrated millions into formal banking. The Pradhan Man...
- "Signal Shala": Mumbai flyover school offers big lifeline to street childrenA unique school operating from shipping containers in Mumbai provides education to children from marginalised communities. Many of these ch...
- IFC commits USD 50 million to Hygenco to promote green hydrogen in IndiaInternational Finance Corporation is investing USD 50 million in Hygenco Green Energies. This funding supports green hydrogen projects acro...
- India names Neelkanth Mishra as executive director at World BankEconomist Neelkanth Mishra has been appointed as India's executive director at the World Bank Group, succeeding Parameswaran Iyer. Mishra, ...
- Bigger paycheck, but same financial anxiety? CA explains the 'comfortable poverty' trapHigh earners often face 'comfortable poverty' despite salary hikes, as lifestyle inflation erodes financial security. Chartered accountant ...
- Iran's inflation hits highest level since World War II as unrest and sanctions biteIran is currently navigating a perilous economic landscape as inflation reaches alarming heights not seen since the aftermath of World War ...
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