Morning Digest | Indian economy well placed to deal with challenges, says RBI Governor; Iran says it’s ‘Satisfied’ with action against BJP spokespersons, and more
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Willing to work with India to help Sri Lanka, says China
“Recognising” the Indian government’s “great efforts” in supporting Sri Lanka, China on Wednesday expressed willingness to work with India and the international community to help Sri Lanka tide over its crushing economic crisis.
GST, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code reforms to push growth after ‘clouds recede’, says Chief Economic Advisor
The pandemic and the ongoing geopolitical conflict may have “temporarily overshadowed” the government’s recent structural reforms like the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), but they will spur India’s growth potential higher once these “clouds recede”, Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran asserted on Wednesday.
‘Satisfied’ with action against BJP spokespersons, says Iran
Iran is “satisfied” that the Indian government has dealt with those responsible for comments on Prophet Mohammad where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) sacked two spokespersons over the weekend, said Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian during official meetings in Delhi on Wednesday, the first such visit by a country from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) since the controversy erupted. On Sunday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the Indian Ambassador to condemn the remarks, one of more than a dozen countries to protest bilaterally.
QS Ranking | IISc Bengaluru fastest rising South Asian university, two IITs in top 200
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan highlights Indian start-ups' potential to tackle global challenges at CMRIT's Silver Jubilee celebrations.
Explore the decline of Bengaluru's BDA complexes and the implications of their upcoming redevelopment on community spaces and services.
EU lawmakers suspend U.S. trade deal negotiations amid protests over Trump's Greenland acquisition demands and tariff threats.
Congress faces opposition from BJP and JD(S) in a stormy session over the controversial VB-G RAM-G job scheme reforms.
Five-year RI for autorickshaw driver in Sangareddy NDPS case
Kochi's new District Police Chief, Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar, pledges to combat gangs, drug networks, and enhance traffic safety.
The 'Krushi Road Map' aims for 15% agricultural GVA growth through infrastructure support and technology adoption in Andhra Pradesh.
Final preparations for the International Theatre Festival of Kerala are underway, showcasing 23 diverse plays from January 25 to February 1.
Researchers at IIIT-H are building a system that can automatically identify food items on a plate.
Students encouraged to embrace education rooted in the Constitution during the 906th birth anniversary of Sri Nijasharana Ambigara Chowdaiah.
The heat of the recently concluded local body elections spilled over into the first meeting of the newly elected council of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, as the Opposition Left Democratic Front (LDF) questioned the propriety of the 20 councillors to whom the Kerala High Court had issued a notice regarding their oaths, participating in the council.
Karnataka High Court rules deceitful promise of marriage cannot criminalize failed relationships or disappointment in consensual affairs.
Minister Seethakka calls for humane solutions to stray dog issues, condemning inhumane killings and emphasizing legal management methods.