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BRICS becoming global umbrella for Eurasia, Africa, Latin America: Russian
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described BRICS as an expanding global platform reflecting shifts in economic and political power. He highlighted its GDP strength, broader reach across regions, and cooperation initiatives such as the Northern Sea Route and the International North-Sout
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Afghanistan food prices soar despite falling dollar, straining import-depe
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Afghanistan is seeing sharp rises in food prices despite a weaker US dollar, with flour, rice and cooking oil becoming costlier. Shopkeepers and residents say purchasing power has dropped, while authorities cite monetary policies as households struggle amid import and transit challenges.
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Pakistan's cost-of-living crisis forces families to spend two-thirds on su
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pakistan's latest household survey shows families now spend nearly two-thirds of their income on food and utilities due to high inflation. Spending on education and health has sharply declined, while reliance on remittances has increased, highlighting rising inequality and shrinking purchasi
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Putin firm on Russia not joining G7, says relationship with European count
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In interviews with Aaj Tak and India Today, Putin replied with a simple "no" when asked whether Russia was considering joining the same. He said that he stopped attending G8 meetings, after which the group reverted to the G7.
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Pakistan's unchecked inflation crisis highlights public despair
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Pakistan's short-term inflation has risen for the 16th straight week as food and energy prices continue to climb. Supply disruptions from the Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure and rising sugar and meat costs have deepened market shortages, straining households already struggling with shrin
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India is no more cheapest telecom tariff country but remains data-affordab
Updated : 5 months ago IST
India is no longer the cheapest country for telecom services when compared globally, as Bangladesh and Egypt now offer lower base plan tariffs, according to a report by ICICI Securities.
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Dassault Systèmes CEO stresses need to boost India's internal market, purc
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Dassault Systèmes today announced the inauguration of its new state-of-the-art R&D campus in Pune, Maharashtra, reinforcing its commitment to investing in India for India and the world. This expansion makes Pune Dassault Systèmes' largest centre in India and a critical h
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"Aatmanirbharta gave impetus to our economy": Amit Shah launches 'Mhaje Gh
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Aatmanirbhar Bharat is the biggest initiative, which has given impetus to our economy, promoting Make in India and for people from all over the world to do manufacturing in India (ease of business). This is also resolving the issue of unemployment. No income tax payable for income up to
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Will increase purchasing power of commoners: Chhattisgarh Finance Minister
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Bachat Utsav, GST Muhurat, Navratri has begun, and Diwali is just around the corner. At such a time, Modi has given such a big gift to the 140 crore people in the country. This is all possible because of a visionary and reform-oriented Prime Minister like Narendra Modi. I want to request al
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New dual-rate GST version a revolutionary, people-oriented step: Assam BJP
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"As a result, more money will remain in the hands of the common people, thereby increasing their purchasing power," Mahanta said according to a statement.
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New GST version replacing four-rate structure revolutionary, people-orient
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a statement, Assam BJP Spokesperson Debojit Mahanta stated that nearly 99 per cent of goods currently taxed at 12 per cent GST would now come under 5 per cent GST. As a result, more money will remain in the hands of the common people, thereby increasing their purchasing power.
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India may emerge as second-largest economy by 2038 in PPP terms: EY report
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Among the largest economies, India stands out with a median age of 28.8 years in 2025, the second-highest savings rate, and a government debt-to-GDP ratio projected to decline from 81.3% in 2024 to 75.8% by 2030, unlike its peers, where debt levels are rising.
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