In a Thursday presentation to Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the Economic Survey 2026, forecasting India’s GDP expansion at 6.8-7.2% for 2026-27. This optimistic outlook highlights domestic resilience against a backdrop of international volatility. Global conditions signal external uncertainties rather than imminent crises, the report notes. India’s economy stands tall with low inflation, improved financial health across sectors, and sustained public spending. Robust consumption and emerging private capex signal sustained momentum. Watch for CPI base year changes impacting inflation metrics. Export challenges from partner slowdowns and capital flow swings are real, but US negotiations could ease pressures. Reforms have…
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India’s Economic Survey 2026, released Thursday, forecasts retail inflation to rise modestly in FY27 from FY26 levels but stay manageable. Current FY26 has seen dramatic easing, aligning with RBI’s 4% (±2%) tolerance band. December 2025 RBI estimates place FY26 CPI at 2%, with IMF at 2.8%, fueled by benign food prices. Looking ahead, metal prices emerge as a key threat. Copper, aluminum, and steel costs are climbing due to booming infrastructure, green energy transitions, and data centers straining supply chains. This will inflate costs across manufacturing and construction sectors, feeding into broader inflation. FY26’s low base was anchored by plunging…
The shocking plane crash in Baramati that killed Maharashtra’s Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has sparked an outpouring of tributes, including a poignant video from singer Rahul Vaidya. Recalling their December 6 encounter, Vaidya posted footage of Pawar reveling in the timeless melody ‘O Mere Dil Ke Chain’, the romantic hit featuring Rajesh Khanna and Tanuja. Pawar, visibly delighted, sang along during the two-hour event, requesting favorite tracks non-stop. ‘This goodbye feels too sudden and personal. Ajit Dada will be missed forever. Om Shanti,’ Vaidya captioned the clip, which has gone viral amid national grief. The NCP stalwart perished alongside four…
Renowned director Subhash Ghai turned to social media to celebrate Republic Day not just with parades and festivities, but with profound personal encounters that redefined inspiration for him. His meeting with President Droupadi Murmu stood out as a pinnacle of motivation, prompting him to advocate for her story to reach every corner of India. Posting a striking image from Rashtrapati Bhavan, Ghai detailed how Murmu’s rise from adversity embodies the true spirit of the Indian dream. ‘In a country where many believe success is tied to urban elites or elite lineages, her journey shatters those myths,’ he noted. Her blend…
The murder of Suraj Bihari in Purnia, Bihar, has sent shockwaves through social media circles and beyond. A man of means, with a burgeoning online presence and business acumen, met a violent end while trying to broker peace in a petty feud. Police investigations reveal a web of local rivalries that turned deadly, with no arrests 36 hours post-crime. Jawahar Yadav’s son, Suraj, wasn’t your average influencer. Assisting in his family’s thriving enterprises, he earned crores annually, indulging in a collection of luxury rides and frequent escapades with friends. His Instagram reels, filled with party scenes and adventures, painted a…
The Indian Railways Board has made headlines by axing a two-decade-old retirement perk: the gold-plated silver medal. Triggered by a major scandal in Bhopal where medals turned out to be fakes, the policy change ensures no more such gifts from January 31, 2026. Principal Executive Director Renu Sharma’s directive on January 28 was clear-cut—no more 20-gram gold-coated silver coins for outgoing staff and officers. Introduced in March 2006, these medals symbolized long service and were handed out to thousands over the years. The scam’s exposure was damning: lab tests showed silver content at a mere 0.23%, far below standards. This…
New Delhi’s Supreme Court delivered a blow to the UGC’s ambitious anti-discrimination overhaul today, staying its implementation pending further review. The decision came during hearings on petitions filed by concerned parties, with the court summoning the government and UGC for responses by March 19. In the interim, the longstanding 2012 regulations will prevail, averting what critics call a discriminatory overreach. At the heart of the challenge is Section 3C’s redefined discrimination, which petitioners claim skews constitutional intent by confining protections to select categories. Vishnu Shankar Jain, a seasoned counsel, emphasized that India’s Constitution safeguards every citizen equally, not subsets alone.…
In a match that saw India crumble by 50 runs against New Zealand in Visakhapatnam, Shivam Dube stood tall with a sensational 65-run knock off 23 deliveries, including a 15-ball fifty – the third quickest by an Indian in T20Is. Seven sixes defined his stay, with spinners bearing the brunt at a 400 strike rate. Reflecting on his growth, Dube highlighted the value of back-to-back games. ‘Different situations teach you to decode bowlers’ tactics,’ he shared. This mental fortitude has transformed him, allowing precise predictions during both batting and bowling. Dube dissected his spinner-slaying prowess, underscoring middle-overs acceleration. Against Ish…
In a boost to economic optimism, the Economic Survey 2025-26 forecasts India’s GDP to expand by 7 percent in fiscal year 2027, up from 6.5 percent three years ago. Presented in Parliament on Thursday, the report attributes this projection to resilient domestic policies weathering global storms. Government-led reforms and investments have built a sturdy economic foundation. The survey, tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, celebrates infrastructure leaps: airports doubled in a decade, inland waterways revolutionizing freight transport, and logistics costs plummeting. These enhancements have streamlined operations across sectors, enhancing productivity. On inflation, the document notes control over core rates despite…
With just two weeks until Bangladesh’s national elections on February 12, the political atmosphere in Dhaka has turned combustible. The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has accused Jamaat-e-Islami of launching a vicious campaign of lies and religious baiting to dupe voters. Wednesday’s press briefing by BNP’s Mahdi Amin, advisor to the party chair and election committee spokesperson, laid bare the charges. Jamaat, he said, is peddling ‘fascist propaganda’ by falsely painting BNP as corruption incarnate, a narrative Amin dismissed as election-time fiction far removed from reality. He highlighted Jamaat’s complicity in the past: ‘From 2001 to 2006, under BNP…