Asian Development Outlook- April 2025
<p>Weak consumption in the People’s Republic of China will partly offset robust domestic demand in South Asia. Disinflation is expected to continue, driven by lower food and energy prices, along
Economy
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Chhattisgarh investiment plans
The Chhattisgarh government has received an investment proposal of Rs 60,000 crore during the past two years, according to official sources. More than six industries having an investment of more than
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Fiscal Responsibility Bill cleared
Parliament approved the long-awaited Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Bill after Finance Minister Jaswant Singh promised that there would be no lowering of developmental
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AP plan outlay fixed at Rs 10,970 cr
The annual plan of Andhra Pradesh for the current fiscal has been fixed at Rs 10,970.96 crore inclusive of Rs 50 crore provided by the Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission for Godhavari-Pushhkar
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Prioritise primary education, health care, says Amartya
"The major issues facing India today is the neglect of primary education and health care. It has not happened just today, but over the years and it has ended up in the poor not getting a fair chance.
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Cost of living up 1.5 times in a year
Inflation again shed 0.06 per cent to touch yet another year's low of 4.59 per cent for the week ended 19 July due to cheaper mass consumption primary items, including fruits and vegetables, even as
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World Bank strikes a note of caution
The World Bank has come out with a frank appraisal of India's development experience. Its report "India: Sustaining Reform, Reducing Poverty" has, however, drawn strong negative reactions from the
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Jharkhand may get special economic zone
The Jharkhand government is all set to set up a Special Economic Zone in the state to boost the trade and economy. Chief minister Arjun Munda has submitted a proposal to the union government in this
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Task force to develop North Karnataka region
The Karnataka state government is to launch a separate task force for the development of infrastructure and other amenities in the North Karnataka region, on August 18 in Hubli. Drawing strength from
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Punjab to bring out booklet on development
The Punjab government has decided to bring out a booklet on the development done by it. The decision was taken at a meeting of the party's manifesto implementation committee held. Punjab Chief
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Mumbai most expensive, Delhi 40% cheaper
The jury's out. Mumbai's made it to the top of the charts yet again. According to the annual Cost of Living Survey for the country's top eight metros, Mumbai's the costliest city. And the gap