New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The recent student congregation at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi was not merely a protest over an examination controversy. It was a moment of political and social awakening that deserves to be understood beyond the immediate issue. The students may eventually return to their classrooms, but Jantar Mantar has entered their collective consciousness. It has become more than a place; it has become a symbol.The phrase Jantar Mantar itself carries a deeper metaphor. While histor…
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Islamabad, July 25 (IANS) Pakistan enters FY2026 still classified by the World Bank as a lower-middle-income country, and it sits within the Bank’s “blend” category, a status that gives Islamabad access to both concessional financing from the International Development Association (IDA) and near-market lending from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), according to an analysis.On paper, that dual access should give Pakistan more room than most developing economies to i…
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) India’s remarkable economic transformation since Independence has laid a strong foundation for achieving its Vision 2047 goal of becoming a developed nation, although sustained investments in health, education, jobs and green energy will be crucial to maintaining the country’s growth momentum, according to a report.The report published by Economics Observatory highlighted that India has undergone a dramatic transformation since gaining Independence in 1947, evolving fro…
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan or BHAVYA – Rasayan Scheme for establishing three dedicated Chemical Parks in the country with an investment of Rs 3,030 crore. The scheme, announced in the Union Budget of FY 2026–27, has an allocation of Rs 3,000 crore towards meeting the cost of establishing common infrastructure facilities and basic utilities inside the parks, while the remaini…
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) India’s private sector activity remained on a growth trajectory in July, backed by manufacturing output and rising export orders, despite a moderation in services activity, according to the HSBC Flash India PMI data released on Friday.The seasonally adjusted HSBC Flash India Composite PMI Output Index came in at 54.3 in July from 57.1 in June. A reading above 50 indicates growth in business activity, the data showed.The moderation was primarily driven by the services se…
Shimla, July 19 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary Sanjeev Katwal on Sunday slammed the state Congress government over its revised outsourcing policy, stating that instead of creating employment, the government has systematically reduced job opportunities for the youth. Katwal said the Finance Department’s revised instructions issued last week clearly stated that no new outsourced services could be engaged without prior approval and that outsourcing should r…
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) India’s gig internet workforce has grown to over 6 million monthly active workers and could expand to 17–21 million by 2030, potentially meeting nearly 70 per cent of the country’s annual non‑farm job creation requirement, a report said on Thursday.The report from Redseer said over 30 per cent of the projected 17–21 million gig workers are expected to be first‑time entrants to the workforce.The report added that gig work is emerging as an entry point into In…
Patna, July 15 (IANS) Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary made a series of major announcements on education, employment, and women’s empowerment during his visit to Bhagalpur on Wednesday, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to expanding higher education and creating job opportunities within Bihar. The Chief Minister inaugurated a newly established degree college at Kashil Kharba village in the Gauradih block of Bhagalpur district.He said the government is prioritising the expansion of hig…
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The landmark India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which has come into effect from Wednesday, grants zero-duty access on nearly 99 per cent of India’s exports, covering almost 100 per cent of the trade value, which will strengthen the country’s export competitiveness, according to a government factsheet.India will benefit from one of the most ambitious services commitments ever offered by the UK under a Free Trade Agreement.The agreement seeks to…
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted that ‘Bharat Tex 2026,’ which brings the country’s complete textile value chain under one roof, also reflects India’s Vision 2030 roadmap for the textile sector.The Prime Minister shared on X an article written by Union Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita, on how ‘Bharat Tex 2026’ reflects the nation’s manufacturing strength, rich textile heritage and expanding global presence. The minister wrote that…