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Experts call for higher launch frequency, private role in space sector
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (255+ words) Updated - May 30, 2026 07: 59 pm IST SYMPOSIUM hosted a discussion with experts from defence, aerospace, strategic affairs and space technology in Hyderabad on Friday. India must now shift focus from showcasing technological capability to building scale in space activities through larger satellite…...
Likely moderation in economic activity, near-term growth outlook shows cautious resilience: Finance Ministry
4+ hour, 5+ min ago (557+ words) Published - May 30, 2026 05: 37 pm IST - New Delhi With forecasts pointing to a below-normal monsoon and a likely moderation in economic activity, overall consumption demand may face headwinds in the coming months, and the near-term outlook for the Indian economy is one…...
Forex reserves drops $7. 5 billion to $681. 38 billion
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (257+ words) Published - May 29, 2026 07: 15 pm IST - Mumbai India's forex reserves dropped $7. 511 billion to $681. 384 billion during the week ended May 22, the RBI said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the kitty had dropped $8. 094 billion to $688. 894 billion. The kitty had expanded to an…...
Indian economy to remain resilient in FY27 despite West Asia conflict impact: RBI in Annual Report
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (962+ words) Published - May 29, 2026 01: 25 pm IST - MUMBAI The domestic economy in 2026-27 is expected to remain resilient, despite a challenging external environment characterised by elevated energy and commodity prices, rising logistics costs, volatility in global financial markets, and uncertainties surrounding global trade policies,…...
RBI data shows why the government is concerned about dollars flowing out of India
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (671+ words) Updated - May 29, 2026 06: 00 pm IST The latest data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) shows why the government and central bank are so concerned about dollars flowing out of the country: the total amount of dollars flowing out of the…...
Concert economy to fuel growth in audio visual, lighting industry, say industry experts
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (525+ words) Updated - May 29, 2026 11: 31 am IST - Mumbai India's professional audio, audio visual (AV), lighting, live entertainment, and systems integration industry is set to get a quantum boost by the "concert economy' that has gained prominence in the past few years said industry…...
Broader impact of West Asia crisis to be felt strongly over next few quarters, says TCI MD
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (888+ words) Published - May 29, 2026 09: 15 am IST - MUMBAI The economic impact of the West Asia conflict, which began in late February with the assassination of Iran's Supreme leader by American and Israeli forces, has been significant on India, and some of the effects…...
AI chiefs walk back job apocalypse warnings
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (604+ words) The most prominent figures in artificial intelligence are stepping back from dire predictions about mass unemployment, as the industry faces growing public hostility over AI's promised transformation of the workplace. Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang and Open AI CEO Sam…...
From The Hindu Archives May 28, 1976: Socialist states want greater role for gold
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (220+ words) Nairobi, May 27: The socialist group of countries has suggested that the role of gold should be enhanced in international liquidity in order to normalise the international monetary situation and bring about "gradual abolition and banning of monopolistic position held by…...
Finance Commission transfers and equity issue
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (718+ words) Under the 16th Finance Commission, arbitrary weightings disadvantage better-performing States...