Indian economy enters H2 of FY26: Finance ministry says GST reform lifts consumption; sees strong demand despite global risks

The finance ministry on Thursday said the Indian economy entered the second half of the fiscal year on a “firm foundation,” supported by easing inflation, resilient domestic demand and recent tax reforms. The rationalisation of goods and services tax (GST) rates has given a “measurable boost” to consumption, strengthening the growth outlook, it added. India’s…

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Ease rules for employers! New labour codes slash jail provisions to 22; promote more facilitative regulatory setup

The four new labour codes have significantly reduced the number of offences that carry imprisonment, cutting them to 22 from 87 earlier, according to a senior government official, ET reported.Of these, 16 offences are compoundable, while only six sections now provide for imprisonment along with higher fines for first-time violations related to safety and social…

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‘Only matter of time’: India hopes to seal first tranche of US trade deal by year-end; urges both sides to find ‘right landing zone’

India hopes to seal first tranche of US trade deal by year-end India is looking to finalise the opening tranche of the India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) before the end of the year, with commerce secretary Rajesh Agarwal saying negotiations have advanced significantly despite recent shifts in global trade conditions. Speaking at FICCI’s Annual General…

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Tourists stuck 120ft up in air: Sky dining goes wrong in Kerala; rescue under way – video | India News

NEW DELHI: Several tourists were left suspended nearly 120 feet above ground at a private sky-dining facility in Kerala’s Anachal, Idukki, after a crane suffered a technical failure on Friday. The visitors remained stuck for over one and a half hours.Rescue teams arrived at the site and efforts to bring them down safely are under…

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Big booster shot! India’s real GDP grows at a robust 8.2% in Q2 FY26; 6-quarter high number beats expectations – top highlights

India GDP growth (AI image) India’s second quarter real GDP growth for FY 2025-26 beat estimates by a wide margin, coming in at a robust high of 8.2%. This is the highest real GDP growth in six quarters for the Indian economy. India has also retained its tag of being the fastest growing major economy…

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‘You have blood on your hands’: TMC slams EC over SIR; submits list of 40 who allegedly lost lives | India News

NEW DELHI: A Trinamool Congress (TMC) delegation met the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Friday, against the backdrop of recent suicides and deaths of booth level officers (BLOs) amid ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) exercise in the state.The delegation led by TMC MP Derek O Brien submitted a list of 40 dead including 17…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the outlook for November 28, 2025? Here’s what investors should do

Gold’s intraday technical setup reflects a steady bullish bias, supported by short-term moving averages and a potential MACD crossover. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are exhibiting a bullish bias, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. Here is his strategy for gold investors:Gold futures on MCX traded…

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Putin-Modi meet: Russian president to visit India on December 4; what’s on agenda? | India News

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to be on a two-day visit to India, starting December 4, AFP reported citing Kremlin on Friday. During his visit, the Russian president is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.This will be Putin’s first trip to India since the Russia-Ukraine war began in February 2022. His last visit…

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