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Deloitte India Predicts Economic Growth Between 7% and 7.2% in FY25

Deloitte India Predicts Economic Growth Between 7% and 7.2% in FY25

Deloitte’s India Economic Outlook for August 2024 predicts strong economic growth between 7.0% and 7.2% in FY25, driven by robust economic fundamentals. This surpasses the Economic Survey’s prediction but aligns with the Reserve Bank of India’s outlook. However, Deloitte also pegs FY25 GDP growth at 6.6%, raising its FY24 prediction. FY25 GDP Growth Forecast Deloitte …

Indian Army Conducts ‘Parvat Prahaar’ Exercise in Ladakh

Indian Army Conducts ‘Parvat Prahaar’ Exercise in Ladakh

The Indian Army has conducted a strategic military exercise, ‘Parvat Prahaar’, in Ladakh, focusing on high-altitude warfare and operations. This exercise is crucial for maintaining the readiness and effectiveness of the Army in the region, which is close to the India-China border. Focus on High-Altitude Warfare The ‘Parvat Prahaar’ (Mountain Strike) exercise emphasizes mountainous and …

Andhra Scraps 2-Child Policy For Individuals To Contest Local Body Polls

Andhra Scraps 2-Child Policy For Individuals To Contest Local Body Polls

The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to scrap the two-child norm for contesting local body elections in view of the declining fertility rate in the state. The decision was taken at the meeting of the state Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, on August 7. Who are barred from urban local body elections? …

Centre Reshuffles Senior Bureaucrats, Amit Negi Made Additional Secretary

Centre Reshuffles Senior Bureaucrats, Amit Negi Made Additional Secretary

The Centre has implemented a significant top-level reshuffle, appointing senior IAS officer Amit Singh Negi as additional secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). Mr. Negi, a 1999-batch IAS officer of the Uttarakhand cadre, is currently the joint secretary in the Department of Expenditure under the Union Ministry of Finance. Key Appointments Prime Minister’s Office …

Most Literate District in West Bengal

Which is the Most Literate District in West Bengal State?

West Bengal, a state known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance, has several districts with high literacy rates. Among them, Purba Medinipur stands out as the most literate district. This article explores the factors contributing to its high literacy rate, educational infrastructure, and overall impact on the district’s development. An Overview of West …

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, Former W.B Chief Minister, Passes Away

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, Former W.B Chief Minister, Passes Away

Former chief minister of West Bengal and veteran CPIM leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passed away on August 8, at his residence in Kolkata’s Palm Avenue. Buddhadeb, who had been suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for some years, was 80. He is survived by his wife Mira and daughter Suchetana. Who was Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee An alumnus …

India’s Renewable Energy Capacity Soars by 165% in a Decade

India’s Renewable Energy Capacity Soars by 165% in a Decade

India’s renewable energy capacity has surged by 165% over the past decade, increasing from 76.38 GW in 2014 to 203.1 GW in 2024, according to Union Minister Pralhad Joshi. This growth positions India as the fourth largest globally in renewable energy capacity, with significant advancements in solar and wind power. Solar Energy Expansion Solar energy capacity …