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Morgan Stanley predicts India to be the world's third-largest economy by 2028
Morgan Stanley forecasts India will achieve third-largest global economy status by 2028. The nation's economic output will expand to $10.6 trillion by 2035, representing more than double current levels. Five major states will reach nearly $1 trillion each in economic value between 2030 and 2035. Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka will rank among the world's top 20 economies. These regional powerhouses will contribute significantly to India's projected leadership of one-fifth of global growth during the next decade. State governments demonstrate varying performance levels with Maharashtra, Gujarat and Telangana leading current rankings. Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh show marked improvement...
India sees 84 percent drop in mother-to-child HIV transmission since 2010
Union Health Minister Anupriya Patel reported substantial progress against HIV transmission during parliamentary proceedings. Mother-to-child infection rates dropped 84 percent through government intervention programs. The decline reached 74.5 percent between 2010 and 2024, surpassing the global reduction of 56.5 percent during the same timeframe. National AIDS Control Organisation coordinates comprehensive awareness initiatives through multimedia campaigns and digital platforms. Community health workers deliver training programs at grassroots levels. The government launched 1,619 targeted projects addressing high-risk populations across the nation. These interventions focus on female sex workers, men who have sex with men, drug users...
Sunny Deol and son Rajveer share Himalayan road trip before Border 2 release
Actor Sunny Deol documented his Himalayan adventure with son Rajveer through social media content. The pair explored mountainous terrain and visited Baralacha La Pass, which connects Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh. Their journey featured conversations about dust-covered travels and scenic mountain views. Rajveer expressed enthusiasm about their expedition while his father admired the natural beauty. The Instagram reel captured their bonding experience across challenging terrains. Rajveer entered Bollywood through Sooraj Barjatya's film Dono during 2023. The romantic story followed two wedding guests who develop feelings for each other. Meanwhile, Sunny completed production work on Border 2 under director Anurag Singh. The military-themed...
Boney Kapoor shares unseen pre-wedding photo of Sridevi on Instagram
Producer Boney Kapoor shared a vintage photograph of his deceased wife Sridevi on social media platforms. The black and white image captures the actress with her head positioned against a chair while directing a warm expression toward the camera. Kapoor accompanied the post with commentary about the moment occurring during their courtship period. The couple first encountered each other while working on the 1987 production Mr. India. Their professional collaboration evolved into romance before they exchanged wedding vows in 1996. The marriage produced two daughters named Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor who have since entered the entertainment industry. Sridevi died unexpectedly in Dubai during 2018 following an accidental drowning incident...
Heavy rain cripples Delhi NCR as commuters face waterlogging and traffic chaos
Wednesday morning brought torrential rains across Delhi and surrounding National Capital Region areas. The India Meteorological Department had placed the entire region under red alert status. Weather officials predicted moderate to heavy precipitation with thunderstorms and winds reaching 30 to 40 kilometers per hour. Affected zones encompassed Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, and Delhi proper. Orange alert conditions extended to Northwest and Southwest Delhi areas plus adjacent regions of Haryana and Rajasthan. Traffic congestion plagued three major intersections connecting Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi Railway Station, and ITO. Commuters faced severe delays despite airport operations continuing without disruption...
Modi's visit to UK set to deepen trade ties as FTA talks near completion
Vikram Doraiswami emphasized economic cooperation as the central theme for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's forthcoming United Kingdom visit. The Indian High Commissioner confirmed that bilateral teams are actively preparing arrangements for the diplomatic engagement. Trade agreements and investment opportunities will dominate discussions between both nations during the scheduled meetings. The India-UK Free Trade Agreement approaches completion after primary negotiations concluded on May 6. Legal documentation processes continue as officials conduct final reviews to ensure regulatory compliance. Doraiswami described this phase as legal scrubbing to verify all contractual elements meet international standards. Modi accepts British Prime...
Mithoon releases Chandaniya with Vishal Mishra after Saiyaara album success
Composer Mithoon revealed he postpones musical projects rather than permanently discarding them when circumstances require such decisions. The artist explained that multiple factors beyond personal satisfaction influence these creative choices during production phases. The musician launched his professional journey through remake compositions such as Woh Lamhe from Zeher and Aadat from Kalyug. His 2007 film score for Anwar featured enduring hits like Tose Naina Lage and Maula Mere. Guest appearances on various non-film albums expanded his creative portfolio during this period. Murder 2 showcased two Mithoon compositions that introduced vocalist Arijit Singh to audiences. The composer subsequently contributed to numerous productions...
Trump lowers Japan tariffs to 15 percent after trade deal with Ishiba
President Trump reduced proposed tariffs on Japanese goods to 15 percent from an earlier 25 percent rate after reaching a trade agreement with the Asian nation. The deal opens Japanese markets to American automobiles, trucks, rice, and agricultural products while securing reciprocal tariff payments. Japan committed to invest $550 billion in American projects, with the United States receiving 90 percent of resulting profits. Trump characterized the arrangement as potentially the largest trade deal ever negotiated. The agreement promises to generate hundreds of thousands of American jobs through increased trade activity. Japan faced pressure to demonstrate flexibility in negotiations before recent parliamentary elections, with Washington...
Auto stocks drive Sensex and Nifty gains as Indian market opens higher
Wednesday trading began with Indian equities posting gains as automotive shares drove market momentum higher. The Sensex climbed 178 points to reach 82,381 while the Nifty advanced 64 points to 25,125 during morning sessions. Banking stocks recorded modest increases of 0.09 percent as broader market sentiment remained mixed. Midcap and smallcap segments faced selling pressure with respective indices declining 0.13 and 0.35 percent. Media and real estate sectors underperformed while energy and metals showed strength. Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki emerged among top performers within the Nifty index. Tech Mahindra and Titan faced early losses as investor preferences shifted toward traditional sectors. Technical analysts identified 25,104...

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