After growth forecast cut, RBI warns monsoon deficiency could weigh on consumption

Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday cautioned that a projected deficiency in the south-west monsoon could impact rural demand and private consumption, even as various government initiatives are expected to cushion the effect.Speaking at the post-monetary policy press conference, Malhotra said consumption trends have remained healthy so far but acknowledged that a…

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Putin hardsells Su-57 fighter to India, ‘we’re ready to co-develop jet further with India, with no restrictions’

To hardsell his stealth fighter jet to India, Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered New Delhi his fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jet and showed his willingness to co-develop and co-produce it further.“As for the Su-57, we offered our friends from India to jointly develop this machine, a fifth-generation aircraft. I think it’s the best to date….

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Annamalai launches ‘political movement’ after quitting BJP: All you need to know about ‘We The Leaders’ | India News

NEW DELHI: K Annamalai launched a “political movement” after quitting the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday, calling upon those passionate about “education, health, sustainability, or youth leadership” to join.“Let’s step up, take action, and be the change. Join here to begin our political movement!,” former Tamil Nadu BJP chief said in a post on X.The…

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‘Leaving with my head held high’: Mamata aide Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata mayor | India News

NEW DELHI: Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Firhad Hakim on Friday resigned as mayor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), citing an “inability to work properly.”He stepped down “with his head held high” after obtaining the consent of Trinamool supremo and former West Bengal chief minister, Mamata Banerjee.At a pre-resignation press conference, the Kolkata Port…

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Dhurandhar 2 Full Movie Collection: ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ box office collection Day 78: Ranveer Singh film ends theatrical run at Rs 1149.02 crore, misses Rs 1150 crore milestone as ‘Raw & Undekha’ premieres on OTT | Hindi Movie News

The curtain has finally fallen on ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’s record-breaking theatrical run. Day 78 added a final Rs 0.07 crore across 174 shows, taking the Ranveer Singh-led espionage epic’s domestic net to Rs 1149.02 crore, falling short of the Rs 1150 crore milestone by just Rs 0.98 crore. With a worldwide gross of Rs…

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India leads among immigrant founders of US billion-dollar startups

Indian entrepreneurs have emerged as the largest immigrant group behind America’s billion-dollar startup ecosystem, founding or co-founding 96 US unicorns, according to a new study that underscores the growing influence of Indian talent on the world’s biggest innovation economy.The report by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) found that immigrants have founded or co-founded…

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