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Total liabilities of the central government at end-March 2019 stood at Rs 84.7 lakh crore of which 90 per cent was public debt. (Photo: Twiter | @PIB_India)

Economic Survey: Centre and states on the path of fiscal consolidation

‘Despite several headwinds, Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.8pc in 2018-19 while maintaining macro-economic stability,’ it said.

04 Jul 2019 3:16 PM

The Economic Survey 2018-19 also says that being a cost-effective long distant transport mode, Railways has witnessed commendable progress. (Photo: ANI)

Economic Survey: Train collision incidents came down to zero in 2018-19

The report also says that the incidents of derailment have decreased from 78 in 2016-17 to 46 in the year 2018-19.

04 Jul 2019 3:08 PM

This is probably the first same sex marriage in Varanasi. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cousin sisters marry each other against family wishes at Varanasi temple

The girls posted a picture of their marriage on the social media which shocked the holy city.

04 Jul 2019 3:05 PM

At least 15 pilgrims walking towards Baltal axis were administered oxygen by the border police. (Photo: ANI)

25 Amarnath yatra pilgrims felt 'breathless', administered oxygen on time

The pilgrims were on the Baltal route of Amarnath Yatra.

04 Jul 2019 3:03 PM

‘As we are unable to pay a sufficient amount to our guest teachers due to lack of funds, we started planting jasmine in 2013,’ the headmistress said. (Photo: ANI)

State-run school in K’taka grows, sells jasmine to pay for 2 guest teachers

In the recent past, guest teachers in Karnataka had protested against the government, highlighting the issues being faced by them.

04 Jul 2019 2:57 PM

Along with a link to the document on the Finance Ministry’s website, PM Modi tweeted: 'The #EconomicSurvey2019 outlines a vision to achieve a USD 5 Trillion economy. It also depicts the gains from advancement in the social sector, adoption of technology and energy security. Do read!' (Photo: File)

Economic Survey 2019 outlines vision to achieve USD 5 trillion economy: PM

The tweet came hours after the Economic Survey was presented to Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

04 Jul 2019 2:52 PM

On June 30, another SpiceJet plane from Bhopal veered off the runway at Surat airport due to heavy rainfall and wind. (Photo: Representational)

12 pilots grounded in 6 different cases of flights overshooting runways

The reaction of Air India Express and GoAir to the DGCA action is awaited.

04 Jul 2019 2:41 PM

India received 6 per cent less rainfall than the 50-year average in the week ended on July 3, data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) showed. (Photo: File)

Monsoon rain below average for fifth straight week: Report

Monsoon rains are crucial for farm output and economic growth.

04 Jul 2019 2:31 PM

The survey pointed out that economic policy uncertainty peaked in India during late 2011 and early 2012; and has since been declining with intermittent increases in between. (Photo: File)

Economic Survey: Top policymakers must ensure predictable policy actions

The economic policy uncertainty in the country moved closely in tandem with global uncertainty until 2014.

04 Jul 2019 2:07 PM

The survey said a decline in rural inflation is steeper than that of urban inflation since July 2018, resulting in a decline in headline inflation. (Photo: Twitter | @PIB_India)

Economic Survey: Inflation at low levels in past five years

In April 2019, it stood at 2.9 per cent compared to 4.6 per cent in April 2018.

04 Jul 2019 1:51 PM

Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal also imposed a penalty of Rs 2 lakh on Dutt, who was convicted by the court last week. (Photo: File)

AAP’s Som Dutt gets 6 months jail, Rs 2 lakh fine for assault during campaign

'There is no doubt that on Jan 10, 2015, Som Dutt, along with 50 supporters, went to flat No 13 where complainant was present,' court said.

04 Jul 2019 1:49 PM

It noted that India, through unique identification programme Aadhaar, has been at the forefront of data and technology revolution which is unfolding. (Photo: ANI)

Economic Survey: Data must be 'of the people, by the people, for the people'

Economic Survey for 2018-19 asserted that benefits of creating data as public good can be generated within legal framework of data privacy.

04 Jul 2019 1:40 PM

Before flagging off ISKCON Rath Yatra, Mamata also offered prayers at the ISKCON temple. She was accompanied by TMC MP Nusrat Jahan. (Photo: ANI)

'Jai Hind, Jai Bangla': Mamata flags off ISKCON's Rath Yatra in big Hindu outreach

Her presence at the events was seen as her bid to reach out to the Hindu community.

04 Jul 2019 1:37 PM

Whenever a train approaches, these children climb railways track and jump into a nearby canal, throwing caution out of the window. (Photo: ANI)

Ludhiana: Boys perform dangerous stunts, jump into canal from railway tracks

Local police say whenever they attempt to nab those boys, they fail as the boys inevitably manage to give them the slip.

04 Jul 2019 1:31 PM

The Tiware dam in Chiplun taluka of Ratnagiri district breached late on Tuesday night. (Photo: File)

Tiware dam breach: Death toll rises to 15

Total 23 persons are feared dead in the incident and bodies of 11 persons were recovered till Wednesday.

04 Jul 2019 1:26 PM

Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel had a meeting with officials of Twitter earlier this week and requested them to create a dedicated mechanism. (Photo: Twitter)

Tourists may soon be able to tweet their grievances to govt

The ministry wants to replicate the External Affairs Ministry's Twitter Seva Service, which was launched in 2016.

04 Jul 2019 1:24 PM

'I wanted to solve the water crisis issue in my village so I first dug a pool to collect rainwater. Gradually, more people joined me and we all started digging more polls in the area and nearby villages. The water level increased the time. The collected rainwater helps us in irrigation. People are praising us and joining us in our move,' Sharma said. (Photo: ANI)

Once listed as drought-hit, these UP villages find way to tackle water crisis

Almost nine years back, Sharma had started digging up barren lands to collect rainwater.

04 Jul 2019 12:51 PM

PM Modi will have a session with another group of MPs, who belong to the Scheduled Castes, on Thursday. (Photo: FIle)

'Work for people, attend Parl regularly': PM's advice to BJP MPs

The advice came in the backdrop of controversies involving leaders like Akash Vijayvargiya, Pragya Thakur and Sunny Deol.

04 Jul 2019 12:50 PM

Last year, Indrani, who is the former head of INX Media, after giving a confessional statement in the court in connection with the INX Media case, filed a plea seeking to become an approver in the case. (Photo: File)

INX media case: Court allows Indrani Mukerjea's plea to turn approver

The next date of hearing in the matter is July 11.

04 Jul 2019 12:40 PM

If it is found that the contractor had used sub-standard material for the construction or whosoever is responsible for its faulty design, then action will be taken against them as per the law, an official said. (Photo: Representational)

BMC appoints team of experts to probe Malad wall collapse

The team which comprises experts has been asked to submit a report within 15 days.

04 Jul 2019 12:27 PM

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