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IMF pegs India’s growth at 6.6%, outpacing China

IMF projects India’s economy to grow 6.6% in FY2025, outpacing China and global peers, as strong domestic demand and policy reforms drive resilience amid trade headwinds. India is set to remain the world’s fastest-growing major economy in 2025, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projecting a robust 6.6% growth rate despite global economic headwinds and the lingering impact of U.S. tariffs on Indian exports. The IMF’s World Economic Outlook (WEO) report, released this week, places India well ahead of China, which is expected to grow at 4.8% in 2025. The upward revision from earlier estimates reflects India’s strong first-quarter performance
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Rifts rock Yunus govt ahead of Bangladesh polls

As Bangladesh readies for 2026 polls, tensions within Muhammad Yunus’s interim government expose deep cracks between coalition partners and rising student factions vying for political influence. Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel laureate and Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, is facing internal divisions and political strain just months before the country’s next parliamentary elections, slated for February 2026. According to Economic Times report citing government insiders, Yunus has been forced to ask two key advisers — Mahfuj Alam, responsible for information and broadcasting,
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Pope Sails for Peace

The ship’s current and final journey began in Naples and will end in Marseille, the eighth stop….reports Asian Lite News

Ivory Coast tightens protest ban

Two-month ban on demonstrations deepens fears of repression as opposition leaders barred and hundreds detained ahead of October 25 vote…reports

Portugal Passes Veil Ban

The legislation prohibits the use of clothing that conceals the face in public areas, with specific reference to the burqa…reports

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Reeves Woos Global Investors

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has launched a new dedicated service to attract and support global financial firms investing in Britain…reports

Britain Backs Britain

Government launches major ‘Back British’ consultation to ensure defence spending drives UK jobs, skills and investment…reports Asian Lite News British

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India’s E&M Sector Enters a New Growth Phase

India’s cinema market is multilingual, and many regional industries are now rivalling Hindi output in volume and box-office share … writes Rafeek Ravuther The Indian film sector is undergoing a meaningful transformation.

Showbiz

Neena Gupta Highlights Ageism

Veteran actress Neena Gupta has opened up about the persistent challenges older actors face in the entertainment industry, pointing out a shortage of meaningful roles

Mammootty Back On Sets

Producer Anto Joseph also took to Instagram to share heartfelt sentiments about Mammootty’s return, highlighting the overwhelming support the actor received during his unexpected

Shah Rukh Joins Billionaire Club

Bollywood’s biggest star, Shah Rukh Khan, has officially joined the billionaire club, becoming the world’s richest entertainer with an estimated net worth of $1.4

Zeenat Aman Reflects on Beauty

Veteran Bollywood actress Zeenat Aman, who redefined the portrayal of women in Hindi cinema with her glamour and westernised fashion during the 1970s and

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Sai’s Time Is Coming!

Sudharsan, soon to turn 24, faces mounting pressure to justify his place at number three, considering the stakes are forever high in Indian cricket’s

Table Shake-Up Looms

Manchester United’s Ruben Amorim is in need of a convincing performance when Sunderland visit Old Trafford on Saturday,,,reports Asian Lite News The Premier League

‘It’s Mind Over Technique’

Gill said the quick white-ball to red-ball switch was more mental than technical, adding he focused on defence and getting in the zone….reports Asian

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IMF warns AI could widen divides

Kristalina Georgieva says artificial intelligence promises growth but risks deepening inequality without preparedness…reports Asian Lite News Artificial intelligence could become a powerful driver of economic productivity but also a major source of inequality both within and across nations, International Monetary
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