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June 19, 2024

India to grow at 7.2% in FY25 on consumer spending, investment

Fitch Ratings on Tuesday upgraded India's growth forecast for the current fiscal, FY2024-25 to 7.2 per cent, a revision from 7 per cent projected in March 2024, on recovery in consumer spending with elevated consumer confidence even as investment continues to rise but more slowly than in recent quarters.

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SUPREME COURT HOLDS SPECIAL LOK ADALAT FOR SETTLEMENTS

The Supreme Court's upcoming Lok Adalat will prioritize settling pending cases, including matrimonial and property disputes, motor accident claims, and labour disputes, to promote quicker and more harmonious resolutions

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Foreign investors flock to Indian markets, pumping in $1.4 billion

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have made a strong comeback to Indian markets, with net investments surpassing USD 1 billion over the past five trading sessions.

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Investments in renewables, roads, realty to rise in FY25 & 26 to Rs 15 lakh crore

Investments in India's key infrastructure sectors -renewable energy, roads and real estate are expected to grow 38 per cent in fiscals 2025 and 2026 compared with the previous two fiscals to Rs 15 lakh crore.

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Sankara eye foundation launches India's first eye care innovation lab

The R&D Innovation Lab is dedicated to creating need-based solutions that go beyond existing options, ensuring world-class eye care access for all including the most remote villages in the country.

2 mins

Army Creates First-Ever Skin Bank For Soldiers In India

The Army Hospital (Research and Referral) in New Delhi unveiled a pioneering initiative on Tuesday with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art skin bank facility, marking a significant milestone within the Armed Forces Medical Services.

1 min

Passenger seeks action against goods train pilots in Kanchenjunga Express crash

A passenger aboard the ill-fated Kanchenjunga Express, involved in a tragic accident on June 17 near Jalpaiguri station in North Bengal, has lodged a complaint against the loco pilot and assistant loco pilot of the goods train responsible for the collision.

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Discussion On Lok Sabha Speaker Post Held At Rajnath Singh's Residence

Rajnath Singh leads efforts to build consensus among alliance parties and opposition groups for the upcoming election of the Lok Sabha Speaker, amid considerations by the INDIA bloc to field their own candidate if Deputy Speaker norms aren't met.

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PM Modi urges gram panchayat presidents to promote yoga and millets for holistic health

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon gram panchayat presidents to lead a grassroots movement promoting holistic health through yoga and millet awareness, emphasizing their benefits in preserving soil health and combating climate change.

1 min

Motorola edge50 ultra disrupts Indian market with AI-Powered features

Motorola, a global leader in mobile technology and innovation today launched its most advanced phone in the edge franchise, the Motorola edge50 Ultra.

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Delhi airport introduces 'Quick Drop' to cut luggage wait times

Delhi International Airport on Tuesday launched a state-of-theart Self Service Bag Drop (SSBD) Quick Drop Solution at the airport.

1 min

Sony India launches BRAVIA 2 series with Google TV and gaming upgrades

So Nony India introduces its latest innovation, the BRAVIA 2 Series, featuring 4K Ultra HD LED display technology, aimed at elevating the entertainment experience for those looking to upgrade.

1 min

Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra released on bail amid charges

According to the Bangkok Post, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released on bail of 500,000 baht.

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Taiwan To Receive 1,700 TOW 2b Anti-Tank Missiles From US

For Nocus Taiwan, Taiwan's Defense Minister Wellington Koo announced on Monday that the country will receive all 1,700 TOW 2B anti-tank missiles and 100 launchers purchased from the United States by the end of this year, following a two-year delay.

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Pakistan Govt prioritizes power over people's plight

According to an editorial in Tuesday's Dawn newspaper, Pakistan's financial planning during its severe economic crisis clearly indicates that the federal government is indifferent to the people's plight.

2 mins

MILK PRICES SURGE AMID KARACHI'S ECONOMIC CRISIS AND INFLATION

The cost of milk in Karachi surged notably after dairy farmers and wholesalers in collaboration with commissioner Karachi

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Shiv Sena (UBT) plans HC challenge over Mumbai North-West election outcome

The dispute surrounding Shiv Sena's Ravindra Waikar's victory against Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Amol Kirtikar in the Mumbai North-West constituency continues to escalate, with the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction preparing to contest the result in the High Court within a week.

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Delhi court grants bail in Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act case

A Delhi Court has granted bail to an alleged member of an organised crime syndicate, who was booked under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) and shown absconder before his arrest, with his counsel submitting that the man was regularly supplying water to a chowki under Hari Nagar Police Station during the period he was reported to have been absconding.

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Sharad Pawar comments on Maharashtra's evolving political scene

Sharad Pawar, the leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP SP), spoke about the changing political dynamics in Maharashtra during a recent interaction with farmers in Nimbut village, Baramati tehsil.

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BJP CONDEMNS 'FEUDAL' MINDSET AFTER CONGRESS PARTY WORKER WASHES FEET OF PARTY CHIEF

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole has come under criticism after a video surfaced on social media showing a party worker washing his muddy feet.

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