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Centre sets guidelines for AI-driven cancer diagnosis

The Indian government has brought artificial intelligence driven cancer detection and diagnostic software under its regulatory oversight, placing it on par with medical devices, in…

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India’s GDP pegged to grow at 7.4% for FY26 despite tariff heat

India on Wednesday projected economic growth of 7.4% in fiscal 2025–26, underscoring resilience in Asia’s third-largest economy even as global growth slows and financial conditions…

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Govt targets to present Seeds Bill in Parliament during Budget session; 9,000 suggestions received: Agri Secretary

Budget session 2026: The government is targeting to introduce the Seeds Bill 2025 in Parliament during the first phase of the Budget session in February,…

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Gadkari calls for import cuts, export push to make India 3rd-largest economy

New Delhi: India will have to reduce imports and increase exports, if it wants to become the third-largest economy in the world, Union Minister Nitin…

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NITI Aayog calls for fiscal incentives to push development of affordable houses in India

NITI Aayog has proposed a comprehensive list of fiscal incentives for developers as well as buyers of affordable housing to fast-track their development and enhance…

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Budget’s rare chance: Leveraging the new oil beneath India’s feet

Budget 2026: The Indian economy stands at a moment of unusual strategic opportunity. Global trade and production networks are being reshaped by tariff wars, supply-chain…

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Budget 2026: India’s time for power move to cut reliance on China and others

India Budget: With the budget weeks away, India is doubling down on efforts to reduce dependence on imported energy, electronics and defence equipment, recasting supply…

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Easing Inflation, Strong Macros to Drive FMCG Consumption This Yr
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Easing inflation, strong macros to drive FMCG consumption this year

Kolkata: Strong macroeconomic indicators and momentum from an uptick in demand in the past couple of months will lead to 5% growth in household consumption…

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Services Activity Hits 11-mth Low on Slower Output, New Biz Gains
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Services activity hits 11-month low on slower output, new biz gains

New Delhi: India’s services activity slowed to an 11-month low in December 2025 as gains in new businesses and output moderated and companies refrained from…

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IBBI revamps liquidation forms to cut compliance burden on IPs

New Delhi: The Insolvency Bankruptcy Board of India has launched a set of revised electronic forms for the liquidation process to reduce the compliance burden…

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