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Kanak Budhwar Shines Gold in 10m Air Pistol at ISSF Junior World Cup

Kanak Budhwar Shines: Gold in 10m Air Pistol at ISSF Junior World Cup

Seventeen-year-old Indian shooter Kanak Budhwar clinched the gold medal in the women’s 10-metre air pistol event at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 held in Suhl, Germany. Outperforming Moldova’s Anna Dulce, the reigning European champion and two-time Olympian, Kanak secured the title with a final score of 239.0, demonstrating exceptional composure and skill on the …

India Post Payments Bank & Aditya Birla Capital Join Hands to Broaden Loan Access Nationwide

India Post Payments Bank & Aditya Birla Capital Join Hands to Broaden Loan Access Nationwide

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), in collaboration with Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL), has announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the accessibility of loan products across India, especially in rural and underbanked areas. This initiative integrates ABCL’s wide range of lending solutions with IPPB’s massive postal network and digital infrastructure to offer seamless credit …

Fitch Raises India’s Medium-Term Growth Outlook to 6.4% till FY26

Fitch Raises India’s Medium-Term Growth Outlook to 6.4% till FY26

Fitch Ratings has upgraded India’s medium-term GDP growth projection to 6.4% till FY2026, citing improved labour force participation and reduced pandemic-related economic scarring. This revision comes even as Fitch trims growth forecasts for most other emerging markets, with countries like China facing deeper structural challenges. The upgraded outlook reflects India’s resilience and ongoing structural shifts …

Government Grants 4% Housing Quota to Disabled Officials in GPRA Pool

Government Grants 4% Housing Quota to Disabled Officials in GPRA Pool

In a progressive move to support inclusivity, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has announced a 4% reservation in the General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) for Persons with Disabilities (PwD). The decision applies to central government officials ranging from Assistant Section Officers (ASO) to Directors and is aimed at addressing the long-standing housing challenges …

India Takes Over Chairmanship of Asian Productivity Organization for 2025–26

India Takes Over Chairmanship of Asian Productivity Organization for 2025–26

India has assumed the prestigious Chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for the 2025–26 term at the 67th Governing Body Meeting held in Jakarta, Indonesia. Spearheading the Indian delegation is Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary, DPIIT and APO Director for India. The leadership transition signals India’s growing influence in regional productivity and innovation agendas. …