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PM Modi hailed India’s projected 7.4% real GDP growth for 2025‑26 as a sign that “India’s Reform Express” is gaining momentum, driven by investment and demand-led policies. Real GVA is expected to grow 7.3%, led by services, manufacturing, and construction, while nominal GDP may reach ₹357.14 lakh crore, reflecting a strong economic expansion.
A federal immigration officer shot dead a Minneapolis motorist who allegedly tried to run over agents during a crackdown, officials said. The incident escalated tensions as DHS deployed 2,000 officers across Minneapolis-St. Paul. Protests erupted, with chants against ICE, while Mayor Frey accused agents of causing chaos and demanded departure.
Assam BJP patriarch and former Union minister Kabindra Purkayastha died at Silchar Medical College on Wednesday aged 94. A former teacher, he built the party’s organisation in Assam and later served as Communications Minister in the Vajpayee-led NDA. Known for simplicity and integrity, his passing drew tributes across parties from leaders nationwide.
US President Donald Trump said Venezuela will use revenue from a new oil deal to buy only American-made goods, including agricultural products, medicines, medical devices and energy equipment. He announced this on Truth Social as part of a broader US plan tied to Venezuelan oil exports, following the capture of Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores.
Security forces in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir, tightened their cordon after a gunfight with suspected terrorists in Kamadh Nullah forest near Kahog village. The Special Operations Group (SOG) and CRPF engaged two to three terrorists despite darkness and dense terrain. It is unclear if anyone was hit, and the search operation continues.
Two workers died and six others were seriously injured after a boiler explosion at the Inamdar Sugar Factory in Belagavi, Karnataka. The accident happened around 2 pm when hot material spilled from the boiler. Four injured workers are in critical condition. Police have registered a case and started an investigation into the incident.
Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan condemned the alleged assault of a Hindu widow in Bangladesh, calling the violence unacceptable. The woman was reportedly attacked by two men in Jhenaidah district. Dhawan expressed sorrow and prayed for justice for the survivor. The incident comes amid rising attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.
Farmers who previously received Rythu Bandhu funds do not need to apply again. Only new farmers must submit applications. They should approach their Mandal Agriculture Officer or Cluster Officer, fill out the application form, and attach copies of their Passbook, Aadhaar card, and bank account to apply for the Rythu Bharosa scheme.
India’s economy is expected to grow 7.4 percent in FY26, up from 6.5 percent last year, according to government data. Growth will be driven by strong manufacturing and services sectors. Services may grow 9.1 percent, manufacturing 7 percent, while agriculture growth may slow to 3.1 percent. India will remain the fastest-growing major economy.
Salim Malik, one of the 11 accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, has filed a fresh bail application citing parity with others. He faces similar criminal conspiracy charges related to the anti-CAA/NRC meeting. The plea was submitted before Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai after the Supreme Court granted bail to five accused.
Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal authorities have issued a 15-day notice to remove a mosque and shrine built on land officially recorded as a graveyard in Chaudhary Sarai. Tehsildar Dhirendra Pratap Singh warned of legal action if not removed. Friday market organizers must now get permission. The mosque committee wants the structures to remain.
Arjun Tendulkar, son of Sachin and Anjali, is set to marry Saaniya Chandok in March 2026. The couple got engaged in August 2025 and have been close friends for years. Saaniya, from a prominent Mumbai business family, runs a pet care venture, while Arjun plays domestic cricket and was recently traded to Lucknow Super Giants.
By 2026, the Indian rupee is expected to weaken nearly 4% against the US dollar, reaching around 94, according to Rohit Arora, Head of Asia FX & Rates Strategy at UBS. The delay in India-US trade agreements and changes in capital flows are cited as major reasons. In December, the rupee had already crossed 91 […]
Oxford University Press has apologized for incorrect information published in the book ‘Shivaji: Hindu King in Islamic India’ by James Laine. Released in 2003, the book hurt the sentiments of Shivaji Maharaj’s followers, including his 13th descendant Udayanraje Bhosale. The controversy earlier led to protests and attacks on a research institute in Pune.
The Bureau of Indian Standards plans new rules to protect buyers as silver prices rise sharply. Hallmarking, now optional, will soon become mandatory. Every silver item will get a unique ID. This will help customers verify purity easily and ensure a clear quality guarantee while buying silver jewelry, coins, and other products across markets nationwide.