Mumbai boys-only college admits first girls in 150 years
Dr Antonio Da Silva High School and Junior College of Commerce in Dadar, Mumbai, has admitted its first female students since its founding in 1868, making it co-educational for the first time…
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Pandemic and war created favourable environment for India to emerge as economic power: new book
A new book by B.A. Prakash, former chairperson of the Kerala State Finance Commission, argues that the global disruptions from COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war have created a favourable environment for India…
India’s industrial output outpaces China with 7.8% manufacturing growth
India’s manufacturing sector grew 7.8% year-on-year in June, helping overall industrial production (IIP) rise 7.3%, according to official data. In contrast, China reported industrial output growth of just 4.5% in July, down…
India’s $20 trillion goal by 2036 needs 20 reforms: report
A new Equirus Securities report says India's economy must grow nearly 5.5 times in a decade, to $20 trillion by 2036, requiring roughly 18% annual nominal growth in dollar terms, well above…
Tamil Nadu plans ferry and elevated road from Chennai to Puducherry
Tamil Nadu has announced a ferry service and an elevated coastal road linking Chennai, Mahabalipuram and Puducherry. The project aims to improve tourism connectivity along the East Coast while protecting the marine…
India can reach $20 trillion by 2036 with reforms: Equirus
India can become a $20 trillion economy by 2036 if it pursues sustained reforms across infrastructure, capital markets, human capital, services and urban governance, according to an Equirus research report cited by…
India passes law doubling prison for exam leaks after protests
India's upper house of parliament has passed a bill doubling the maximum prison sentence for exam paper leaks to 10 years and raising the maximum fine to over Rs 8 crore. The…
Less than 10 cancer biobanks serve India’s 25 lakh patients
India has fewer than 10 dedicated cancer biobanks for an estimated 25 lakh people living with cancer, a shortage researchers say is slowing the development of diagnostics and treatments tailored to Indian…
Indian Army chief Gen Seth meets Nepal PM in Kathmandu, discusses defence ties
Indian Army chief General Dhiraj Seth met Nepal’s Prime Minister and Defence Minister Balendra Shah in Kathmandu on Tuesday and discussed strengthening military ties between the two neighbours. Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava…
Jana Sena MP’s son booked after Aston Martin kills woman in Hyderabad
Lingamaneni Sanjush, son of Andhra Pradesh Rajya Sabha MP and Jana Sena Party leader Lingamaneni Ramesh, has been booked by Madhapur police after his Aston Martin fatally struck a 26-year-old woman in…
