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The IMF lowered India's 2026 growth forecast to 6.4% due to higher global oil prices driven by the Middle East conflict but raised its 2027 outlook, citing resilient domestic demand, stronger economic activity, easing energy pressures, and sustained medium-term growth prospects despite global uncertainty
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Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Thursday after a sharp fall in the previous session, supported by foreign fund inflows and buying in blue-chip stocks. The Sensex rose nearly 496 points to 76,998.54, while the Nifty gained 149 points to 24,025.
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Seven people were killed and two others critically injured when a multi-utility vehicle, allegedly driven rashly at high speed, collided head-on with a lorry near Balagara Cross in the Arabail Ghat section of NH-52, Yellapur, Uttara Kannada district, early Thursday.
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Two more survivors were rescued from the debris of a collapsed building at a waste-to-energy plant in Pimpri Chinchwad near Pune, raising the total number of survivors to nine. The collapse occurred after a massive garbage mound gave way due to heavy rains, trapping several workers.
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Sreenidhi University hosted the TG20 Winners Trophy Tour on Wednesday, energising its campus ahead of Founder’s Day 2026 celebrations on July 10. The event drew large crowds, showcased student enthusiasm, and highlighted the institution’s industry-ready pedagogy blending technology and liberal arts.
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Two fatal accidents occurred in Hyderabad; two women died after a Bolero rammed into a bus stop in Shamshabad, while a man was killed when a TGSRTC bus hit his motorcycle in Saidabad.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Australia-India CEOs Forum in Melbourne alongside Australian PM Anthony Albanese, pitched India as a long-term investment destination. He highlighted complementarities between the two economies while urging faster conclusion of the proposed Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA).
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The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has demanded a high-level probe into the sudden health deterioration of veteran actor Rajesh Sharma during the shoot of Prabhas’ film Fauji at Ramoji Film City. The association raised concerns over workplace safety, hygiene, and emergency medical preparedness on film sets.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath defended the Ram temple trust amid the SIT probe into alleged donation theft, saying only eight individuals were found guilty out of nearly 150 staff. Police have taken three accused into custody, while the SIT identified Avinash Shukla as the prime accused in a 40-day pilferage racket.
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Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar sounded missile alerts early Thursday after fresh U.S. airstrikes on Iran triggered retaliatory attacks. Kuwait reported intercepting drones and missiles, while explosions were reported across Iranian port cities and Bushehr nuclear facilities.
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The case against actor-politician Kamal Haasan over his controversial remark that “Kannada is born out of Tamil” has been transferred to the Special Court for MLA/MPs in Bengaluru.
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Heavy monsoon rains wreaked havoc across India on Wednesday, causing flash floods, landslides, and widespread transport disruptions. Maharashtra’s Pimpri Chinchwad saw 16 people feared trapped under a collapsed garbage mound, while Surat reported nine rain-related deaths and mass evacuations.
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Apple has signed a landmark $30 billion multi-year agreement with Broadcom, its largest US manufacturing commitment to date, aimed at boosting domestic semiconductor production.
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At the NATO summit in Ankara, US President Donald Trump claimed he is Iran’s top assassination target but insisted the threats would not affect his decisions. He stressed that safeguarding America and preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons outweighed personal risks, dismissing speculation that security concerns influenced his travel plans.
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The US Department of Labour has launched a federal investigation into alleged fraud in H-1B and PERM work visas. The probe, led by the Office of Inspector General under the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, targets several companies, including Indian IT giant Cognizant.
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A rain-triggered landslide struck the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine track near Himkoti in Katra, Jammu, on Wednesday evening. While the battery car service was temporarily suspended, the yatra continued smoothly via the old route.
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The NDA government has created greater policy confusion and shifted an additional burden of responsibility onto the States through the rollout of the VB-GRAM G scheme
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An ageing population, falling fertility, and rising obesity are reshaping India’s health landscape, demanding structural upgrades to the country’s healthcare infrastructure
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Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu dismissed allegations that the BJP or central government was behind the removal of the film Satluj from ZEE5, calling them baseless. He clarified that OTT platforms independently decide on content, and the film’s events relate to a Congress-led era in Punjab.
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A three-story under-construction building collapsed in Delhi’s Rohini Sector 16 on Wednesday evening, killing one person and injuring another, while rescue teams pulled out three survivors. Authorities fear that around five more people remain trapped under the debris.
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A 66-year-old mentally challenged man from Malda, West Bengal, who accidentally crossed into Bangladesh and was wrongly suspected of being a spy, has finally been identified as Tinkari Rishi. Amateur radio operators from both countries played a crucial role in rescuing him.
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An 18-year-old B.Tech student from Siddipet district died after slipping and falling into Masaloddi waterfall in Mulugu on Wednesday. Despite being rushed to hospital and given emergency CPR, he succumbed while being shifted for advanced treatment.
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The BJP has sharply criticised Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind president Arshad Madani for opposing the Gujarat High Court verdict in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case, alleging he supports convicts due to religious bias.
