Growth in South Asia is expected to rise to 6.2 percent in 2025-26, with the projected firm growth in India, the World Bank said on Thursday.
Author: Press Trust of India
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ISRO joins elite group after successfully docking satellites as part of SpaDeX Mission
With the successful docking of satellites, India has become the fourth country after US, Russia and China to accomplish the feat.
Both Donald Trump and Joe Biden claim credit for Gaza ceasefire deal
The Biden administration’s open embrace of the Trump team’s involvement in the talks was rooted in far more than the president-elect’s influence with Netanyahu and his threats to get a deal done before he’s back in the White House, three current U.S. officials said.
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan stabbed by intruder at Mumbai home; hospitalised
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Indian-origin lawmakers introduce resolution in US Congress to designate January as Tamil heritage month
Tamil-Americans United PAC welcomed the resolution and said it highlighted the rich history of the ancient Tamil people and their invaluable contributions to the modern world.
Singapore President Shanmugaratnam arrives in India for 5-day state visit
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said President Tharman’s visit is expected to provide further momentum to the bilateral relations.
V Narayanan: New ISRO chief assumes charge succeeding S Somanath
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President Shanmugaratnam to begin 5-day visit to India on Tuesday
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Maha Kumbh: Over four million devotees brave cold to take holy dip at Sangam on day one
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