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IMF pegs India’s growth at 6.6%, outpacing China

IMF projects India’s economy to grow 6.6% in FY2025, outpacing China and global peers, as strong domestic demand and policy reforms drive resilience amid trade headwinds. India is set to remain the world’s fastest-growing major economy in 2025, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projecting a robust 6.6% growth rate despite global economic headwinds and the lingering impact of U.S. tariffs on Indian exports. The IMF’s World Economic Outlook (WEO) report, released this week, places India well ahead of China, which is expected to grow at 4.8% in 2025. The upward revision from earlier estimates reflects India’s strong first-quarter performance
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India emerges as a global humanitarian powerhouse

India’s steady evolution into a global humanitarian leader reflects a fusion of compassion, strategy, and capability — a quiet revolution redefining power through empathy and decisive action. India’s foreign policy has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades, evolving from a largely reactive posture to one that is proactive, compassionate, and globally engaged. At the centre of this transformation lies its expanding humanitarian footprint — a domain once considered peripheral but now a cornerstone of India’s diplomatic and strategic identity.
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UN stuck in 1945, says Jaishankar

Jaishankar warned that institutions unable to adapt to changing realities risk becoming obsolete….reports Asian Lite News External Affairs Minister S.

UN Faces Crisis, Says Rajnath

Rajnath Singh said India recognises that the success of peacekeeping depends not only on numbers but on preparedness….reports Asian Lite

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India’s E&M Sector Enters a New Growth Phase

India’s cinema market is multilingual, and many regional industries are now rivalling Hindi output in volume and box-office share … writes Rafeek Ravuther The Indian film sector is undergoing a meaningful transformation.

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Neena Gupta Highlights Ageism

Veteran actress Neena Gupta has opened up about the persistent challenges older actors face in the entertainment industry, pointing out a shortage of meaningful roles

Mammootty Back On Sets

Producer Anto Joseph also took to Instagram to share heartfelt sentiments about Mammootty’s return, highlighting the overwhelming support the actor received during his unexpected

Shah Rukh Joins Billionaire Club

Bollywood’s biggest star, Shah Rukh Khan, has officially joined the billionaire club, becoming the world’s richest entertainer with an estimated net worth of $1.4

Zeenat Aman Reflects on Beauty

Veteran Bollywood actress Zeenat Aman, who redefined the portrayal of women in Hindi cinema with her glamour and westernised fashion during the 1970s and

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Sai’s Time Is Coming!

Sudharsan, soon to turn 24, faces mounting pressure to justify his place at number three, considering the stakes are forever high in Indian cricket’s

‘It’s Mind Over Technique’

Gill said the quick white-ball to red-ball switch was more mental than technical, adding he focused on defence and getting in the zone….reports Asian

Para Glory for India

Paul Fitzgerald, head of World Para Athletics, and IPC president Andrew Parsons praised India’s recent growth in sports, including para sports….reports Asian Lite News

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India invites Rishi Sunak to its AI summit in 2026

India to host world’s first Global South AI summit in 2026, with Ashwini Vaishnaw inviting Rishi Sunak to join global talks on responsible, inclusive artificial intelligence. India’s Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw has invited former UK
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