Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 30: In a closed-door roundtable held on 23 January during the launch of Viliyo, a virtual live training platform, senior leaders from business, learning, HR and academia came together to discuss a growing concern: Why is the industry facing a decline in
"We expect the Centre's fiscal deficit in FY26-27 to be pegged at 4.2% of GDP. We estimate that this would take debt-to-GDP down to 55% in FY26-27. For FY25-26, we expect the fiscal deficit target of 4.4% to be met, despite serious slippage concerns," noted the report.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed concern over the Centre's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) policy, saying the reduction in import duty on apples coming from foreign countries would adversely affect apple growers in the state and disrupt the local fruit market.
"Our deficit has only fallen with time, so there is consolidation. However, there is some degree of concern when it comes to the state deficits. There is a need to look at why some states are moving away from the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) or the kind of gains they ha
The Jammu and Kashmir Government temporarily suspended telecom services in three areas of Kishtwar district on Friday, citing security concerns and potential misuse by anti-national elements. The services have been suspended in Singhpora, Chingam, and Chatroo.
Campus internet networks will restrict access to six Chinese applications classified as security threats by the Ministry of Digital Affairs, the Ministry of Education said, according to a Taipei Times report.
The report highlighted that Indian equities are facing growing disruption threats across sectors, while Indian companies have not made meaningful investments to counter these challenges.
On Thursday, the European Union censured Pakistan following the conviction of human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha. The EU said the verdict contradicts the democratic principles Pakistan has pledged to uphold at the international level. Mazari and her husband Chattha
The global precious metals market faced a massive reversal on Thursday as both gold and silver prices tumbled from historic peaks. Silver, which recently touched a record high of Rs 4,20,000 in India and 121 dollars per ounce internationally, saw a sharp correction that wiped out significant
Pakistan's information minister confirmed that Imran Khan underwent a brief eye procedure in Islamabad and is stable. PTI disputes the process, alleging secrecy and lack of access for family and doctors, while Imran's relatives and party members demand transparency and medical reports.
EU foreign ministers designated Iran's IRGC as a terrorist organisation, citing violent crackdowns and security concerns. Israel welcomed the move, while Iran called it a strategic mistake. The decision eases legal action against IRGC members and comes alongside new EU sanctions over huma
While tourism operators and youth are optimistic about targeted measures to revive growth and employment, apple farmers have little hope that the upcoming budget will address their concerns, particularly after import duties on foreign apples were reduced, which has impacted the state's ap