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India overtakes Japan to become world’s fourth-largest economy
Country’s GDP has risen to $4.18 trillion, pushing it past Japan and positioning it to overtake Germany within 3 years, as strong domestic demand drives world’s fastest growth among major economies
MoD seals Rs 4,666 crore deals to boost infantry & naval firepower
MoD signed contracts for over 4.25 lakh indigenous CQB carbines and 48 heavyweight torpedoes for Kalvari-class submarines
Khaleda Zia, first woman PM of Bangladesh, dies at 80
From the anti-Ershad uprising of 1990 to the restoration of parliamentary democracy in 1991, she shaped Bangladesh’s political trajectory for more than four decades. Her death closes an era
Global water purifier market poised to surpass $53 billion by 2032: Report
Rising water contamination, shrinking freshwater availability, and rapid urbanization accelerating global demand. Market projected to grow at 8.3% CAGR, led by strong momentum across Asia-Pacific
Industrial output rebounds sharply in Nov as IIP jumps 6.7%
After a festive-season slowdown in Oct, industrial activity regained momentum in Nov, led by strong manufacturing growth and a pickup in mining, signalling a broad-based recovery across key sectors
Asset quality of Indian banks best in decades: RBI report
Gross NPAs fell to 2.1% by September, while capital adequacy and profitability remained robust despite a moderation in balance sheet growth.
DAC approves ₹79k-cr defence procurement proposals
The approvals reflect an integrated view of modern warfare, where effectiveness depends as much on sensors, networks and precision as on traditional platforms
India sets sail towards global shipbuilding dominance
Operational guidelines for Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme & Shipbuilding Development Scheme launched to steer domestic shipbuilding towards greater capacity & global competitiveness by 2047
Silver’s supercycle: How scarcity, industrial demand & Volatility Are powering its price boom
After a historic surge that pushed prices to record highs in India and near $80 an ounce globally, silver has emerged as one of world’s best-performing assets, poised for a potential run toward $100
Govt eases coal mine opening norms, shifts approval power to company boards
Amendment to Colliery Control Rules removes mandatory prior clearance from Coal Controller’s Organisation for opening coal and lignite mines. Move expected to cut operational delays
CERC opens new pathways for clean power with virtual PPAs, storage rules
Regulator has introduced virtual PPAs for large consumers and proposed storage tariff norms to draw investment, boost grid flexibility & support India’s energy transition
Railways to double train-originating capacity by 2030
Unveils a phased plan to expand platforms, build new stations in city outskirts, and upgrade network signalling across 48 urban hubs, with a focus on balanced, city-wide development