Economy - general
India's economy grows 7.7% in Q4; FY18 GDP grows at 6.7%
01 Jun 2018
Although costly crude and a weak rupee pose an immediate threat to GDP growth, the government expects growth in the current fiscal (FY19) to be around 7.5 per cent
Met predicts normal monsoons
30 May 2018
India’s oil import bill seen rising by up to $50 bn as crude hits $80 a barrel
19 May 2018
India’s crude oil import bill could rise by as much as $50 billion, pushing up its already huge current account deficit further, if the current trend in oil prices continues
Indian economy squeezed again as oil rises above $80 a barrel
18 May 2018
The Indian economy, which has gained a lot from low oil prices in the recent past, is once again under pressure of soaring crude oil prices, which is currently ruling above $80 a barrel
Bad weather mayhem continues across north, western India; 53 killed
14 May 2018
Some reports put the death toll as high as 75 after dust storms and thunderstorms swept through parts of West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and the Delhi National Capital Region on Sunday evening
IMF projects India to grow at 7.4%
09 May 2018
Do Indians need to worry about the rise of the robots?
08 May 2018
While the number of robots deployed by Indian firms has seen a 200-fold increase in the 21st century, the country still has the lowest density of robots in the world, and they are mostly deployed in jobs that are difficult or dangerous for humans
Strong winds, rain continue to lash several states; UP worst hit
07 May 2018
Strong winds with speeds of over 100 kmph swept through parts of Uttar Pradesh this morning, while the India Meteorological Department issued a fresh 48-hour weather alert in Agra where 48 people died in last week's storm
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