World Bank raises India’s GDP growth forecast to 7% for FY 2024-25

September 3, 2024 1:59 PM

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World Bank raises India’s GDP growth forecast to 7% for FY 2024-25

The World Bank has raised India's growth forecast for Financial Year 2024-25 to seven percent, up from an earlier projection of 6.6 per cent. The international financial institution stated that the country's economic growth will remain strong over medium term, driven by key factors such as private c...

Sri Lanka gears up for first phase of voting in Presidential Elections

September 3, 2024 12:21 PM

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Sri Lanka gears up for first phase of voting in Presidential Elections

Sri Lanka is gearing up for the first phase of voting in the Presidential Elections, with over 700,000 state sector employees scheduled to cast their postal ballots this week. With 38 candidates in the fray, the front runners would be hoping to get a head start for the elections scheduled on Septemb...

US Open: Rohan Bopanna, Aldila Sutjiadi enter mixed doubles semifinals

September 3, 2024 12:12 PM

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US Open: Rohan Bopanna, Aldila Sutjiadi enter mixed doubles semifinals

In the US Open, Ace Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna and his Indonesian partner Aldila Sutjiadi entered the semifinals of the mixed doubles. The eighth-seeded Indian-Indonesian pair secured a 7-6(4), 2-6, 10-7 victory over the fourth-seeded duo of Matthew Ebden and Barbora Krejcikova in a quarterf...

PM Modi congratulates badminton player Nithya Sre Sivan on winning Bronze

September 3, 2024 12:07 PM

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PM Modi congratulates badminton player Nithya Sre Sivan on winning Bronze

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Nithya Sre Sivan for winning the Bronze Medal at the Paris Paralympics in the Women’s Singles Badminton SH6 event. In a social media post, Mr. Modi appreciated her and said that her feat has inspired countless people. He said this title highlights her passi...

South Africa announces TTOS scheme to boost tourism from India

September 3, 2024 11:59 AM

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South Africa announces TTOS scheme to boost tourism from India

South Africa has announced a new Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) with an initial focus on the tourist markets of India and China. The Country's Home Affairs Department said that the scheme is set to be implemented from January next year. The aim of the scheme is to reform the visa system and is ...

ICG helicopter makes emergency hard landing; search operations underway

September 3, 2024 11:50 AM

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ICG helicopter makes emergency hard landing; search operations underway

An Indian Coast Guard helicopter made an emergency hard landing and ditched into the Arabian Sea off Gujarat's Porbandar coast yesterday night with four crew members onboard. One crew member has been recovered, while search is underway to trace the remaining three. India Coast Guard said, the Advanc...

Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam: Over 52 crore seedlings planted so far

September 3, 2024 11:41 AM

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Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam: Over 52 crore seedlings planted so far

More than 52 crore seedlings have been planted so far under the tree plantation campaign, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam. In a social media post, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav said, another milestone was achieved in the tree plantation Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign. On the occasi...