Indermit Gill, World Bank chief economist, emphasizes India's potential to elevate its growth from 6% to 8% by enhancing efficiency and economic freedom, focusing on quality education, staying open to FDI and trade, and improving women's workforce participation. India's favourable demographics and balanced economy support these prospects.
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Indian stock markets rebounded strongly after a long weekend. The NSE Nifty 50 index rose significantly in Mumbai. India has recovered losses from US tariffs. It is seen as a safe haven amid global market uncertainty. Strong domestic growth supports this. India may benefit from supply chain shifts away from China.
Before their IPL 2025 match in Hyderabad, Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins and Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya conveyed their condolences to the families affected by the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Pandya, after winning the toss and choosing to field, condemned the attack. Addressing the Pahalgam tragedy, Cummins said: "(On the Pahalgam terror attack) It has been heartbreaking for us as well, our thoughts are with the victims and their families."
Expenditure Secretary Manoj Govil anticipates an uptick in capital spending, citing early signs. He discusses upcoming 8th Pay Commission, expected by April, and its fiscal impact starting 2026. He also addresses the unified pension scheme aimed to be operational by April, foreseeing increased financial requirements.
The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognizance of a sexual harassment complaint against Pastor Bajinder Singh in Punjab’s Jalandhar district. A woman alleged that Singh harassed her at their church since 2017. Singh has been booked under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code.
A 52-year-old doctor was found murdered at his south Delhi flat on Thursday noon. Police arrested Sunny Sharma (23), a nutritionist, who claimed the doctor behaved inappropriately with him. The doctor had stab wounds and appeared to have been attacked the previous night. Further investigations revealed Sharma used a knife and scissors to commit the crime.
Donald Trump began his second term as US President, pledging to end the perceived decline under Joe Biden and restore American strength and prosperity. In his inaugural address, Trump promised to put America first, tackle illegal immigration, and create a color-blind, merit-based society, amidst a tech-savvy, elite-attended ceremony.
Haryana police have arrested a suspect in the murder of Congress worker Himani Narwal, whose body was found in a suitcase near a highway in Rohtak. Himani's mother, Savita Devi, alleges the involvement of party members due to envy of her daughter's success and refuses to conduct last rites until the culprits are apprehended.