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Most states record CPI inflation below 3% in January 2026; Telangana highe
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India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation remained subdued across most states in January 2026, under the new CPI series, with the majority reporting inflation below the 3 per cent mark, according to a report by SBI Research.
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"India is absolutely an essential partner to the US": Chief Economist at C
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International experts at Raisina Dialogue 2026 underscored India's pivotal role in global energy and technology. US economist Meredith Walker called India an "essential partner" for energy stability, while Bhutan's Tshering Cigay Dorji lauded India's leadership in making AI inclusive and acc
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Focus on jobs, skills not bigger families: Manickam Tagore criticises Andh
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In a post on X, Tagore questioned the policy's rationale, stressing that the priority for governments today should be building a skilled workforce capable of adapting to a rapidly changing global economy driven by technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, robotics and automation.
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Animal Husbandry a high-growth pillar of rural economy: PM Modi
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The animal husbandry sector is a high-growth pillar of the rural economy and serves as a vital component of India's economic system, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.
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Only 18% of young women in India in paid work vs 79% of young men: Report
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Only 18 per cent of young women in India aged 20-29 are in paid employment compared to nearly 79 per cent of young men, despite achieving near gender parity in higher education. A new white paper by the Centre for Finance & Economics Research (CFER) at Great Lakes Institute of Management rev
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Asia should prioritise exchange-rate stability, targeted support amid Horm
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Asian economies should strengthen policy frameworks and focus on stabilisation measures as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East threatens the region's energy, trade, and financial resilience, according to Albert Park, Chief Economist of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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IIM Lucknow and Emeritus Commence Chief Technology Officer Programme, Equi
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 6: The mandate of the global CTO is undergoing a critical shift as AI moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide transformation. According to McKinsey, more than three-quarters of organisations now use AI in at least one business function, with generati
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West Asia crisis could raise energy risks for India but domestic flows, gr
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Escalating tensions in West Asia, particularly around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, could pose near-term risks to global markets through higher energy prices, though India's underlying economic momentum remains relatively resilient, according to a report by Jefferies.
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"United States will be able to respond if needed": Bonnie Glick on China-T
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Bonnie Glick, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defence of Democracies, stated at the Raisina Dialogue that the US can manage the Iran conflict while maintaining its ability to respond to China regarding Taiwan. She described India as Washington's most important democratic ally, ba
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"Going to see some very unexpected kinds of arrangements": ORF's Dhruva Ja
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Dhruva Jaishankar, Executive Director of ORF America, stated at the Raisina Dialogue 2026 that global conflicts necessitate "unexpected arrangements" and "carve outs" to balance geostrategic competition with economic stability. He noted that even during crises, the US remains conscious of gl
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"Conflict has become regional, consequences are far-reaching": Mauritius F
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Mauritius Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful warned that the Middle East crisis has become a regional conflict impacting food and energy security. Speaking to ANI, he lauded India's maritime leadership in the Indian Ocean and reaffirmed Mauritius' legal sovereignty over the Chagos Islands
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11 per cent of Israel's labour force not currently working due to Iran War
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The main industries affected are arts, entertainment and leisure, management and support services, other services, education and commerce.
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