CII survey: Business sentiment high on stronger demand

NEW DELHI: Business sentiment in the economy is high, driven by stronger demand, better profitability expectations and steady investment conditions, according to a CII survey. Domestic demand has increased, with nearly two-thirds of 175 firms surveyed reporting higher demand for July to Sept 2025 and about 72% expecting further improvement in Oct-Dec 2025. More than…

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‘Riyan Parag yet to establish’: Aakash Chopra’s blunt take on RR’s ‘inexperienced’ IPL 2026 squad | Cricket News

Rajasthan Royals’ captain Riyan Parag (PTI Photo) Former India batter Aakash Chopra has flagged potential concerns for Rajasthan Royals (RR) ahead of IPL 2026, pointing to their youthful and relatively inexperienced batting unit as a key challenge. The Royals made a major call before the auction by trading Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings (CSK),…

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‘Hat-trick of defeat for Congress certain’: PM Modi takes ‘rajkumar’ dig at Rahul Gandhi in Assam | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress in Assam, taking a swipe at Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi by calling him a “Rajkumar” and predicting a string of defeats for the grand old party, even as he expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA…

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Former minister Semmalai resigns, cites internal conflict

File photo: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (left) and S Semmalai NEW DELHI: Senior All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader S Semmalai on Monday resigned from the party, citing dissatisfaction over recent developments within the party and expressing concern over its current state.In his resignation letter addressed to AIADMK general secretary Edappadi…

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Uttarakhand Transformation Dialogues 2026: Dr R Meenakshi Sundaram outlines reform roadmap for 2047 goal

The Uttarakhand Transformation Dialogues 2026 began in Dehradun on Friday, bringing together government officials, industry leaders and experts to discuss the state’s development roadmap. Dr R Meenakshi Sundaram outlined policy reforms aimed at supporting enterprise, infrastructure and tourism, while other speakers highlighted sustainable growth, women’s empowerment and sector-driven progress as Uttarakhand works towards the 2047…

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‘When did Mohammed Siraj become a one-format player?’: Ex-cricketer slams India’s ODI selection after Raipur loss | Cricket News

Mohammed Siraj (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India opener Aakash Chopra has questioned the team management’s decision to leave out Mohammed Siraj from the ODI setup, insisting he “cannot wrap his head around” how one of India’s most successful recent pacers has suddenly been reduced to a red-ball specialist. His comments came after India failed…

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Outspoken, controversial, unforgettable: Jaspal Rana was Indian shooting’s original prodigy | More sports News

Jaspal Rana (Image credit: Agencies) PUNE: Jaspal Rana never shied away from two things: Fearless shooting and straight talk. For more than three decades, he practiced both with remarkable consistency.At an age when any youngster would be thinking of playing safe in order to build a career, Jaspal not just risked it all by challenging…

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Iran at UN accuses US of nuclear double standards, misuse of NPT platform | India News

Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has accused the United States of using the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference to misrepresent Tehran’s nuclear programme and deflect attention from Washington’s own violations, as tensions between the two countries escalated at the UN.In a statement shared on its official X account, the mission said all of…

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Punjab govt to launch statewide blood donation drive on November 25, dedicated to the martyrdom of Guru Sahib | India News

The 350th Martyrdom Anniversary commemorations of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji are set to be held from November 23 to November 25. This includes a series of state-level events that combine spiritual observance with social and environmental initiatives. The closing day at Sri Anandpur Sahib will mark the completion (bhog) of the Akhanda Paath Sahib…

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