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India's Fiscal Deficit Reaches 39.3% of FY24 Target in First Half of the Year

India’s Fiscal Deficit Reaches 39.3% of FY24 Target in First Half of the Year

In the first half of the 2023-24 financial year, India’s central government faced a fiscal challenge, with the fiscal deficit rising to 39.3% of the annual target, a slight increase from the previous year’s 37.3%. This widening gap between expenditure and revenue amounted to Rs 7.02 lakh crore by the end of September 2023, as …

8.1% Growth Rate in 8 Key Infrastructure Sectors in September 2023

8.1% Growth Rate in 8 Key Infrastructure Sectors in September 2023

In September 2023, the growth rate of eight key infrastructure sectors in India witnessed a slowdown, reaching a four-month low of 8.1%. This decline is notable compared to the 8.3% growth recorded in the same month the previous year. Several of these sectors experienced deceleration, with crude oil output registering negative growth. Sector-wise Analysis: 1. …

10-Year-Old Bangalore Kid Wins 'Wildlife Photographer Of The Year' Award

10-Year-Old Bangalore Kid Wins ‘Wildlife Photographer Of The Year’ Award

  Vihaan Talya Vikas, a 10-year-old prodigy from Bengaluru, has captured the hearts of photography enthusiasts and conservationists alike by winning the top prize in the ‘10 years and under‘ category renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPY) competition. This prestigious competition, often hailed as the ‘Oscars of Photography,’ is organized by the Natural History …

Social worker Deenanath Rajput from Bastar wins Rohini Nayyar Prize

Social worker Deenanath Rajput from Bastar wins Rohini Nayyar Prize

Deenanath Rajput Empowers Tribal Women in Bastar, Chhattisgarh In a significant acknowledgment of his remarkable efforts, Deenanath Rajput, an engineer-turned-social worker, was awarded the Second Rohini Nayyar Prize for his outstanding contribution to rural development. The prestigious award was presented in memory of the late economist-administrator Dr. Rohini Nayyar, and it came with a trophy, …