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IMF raises global economic growth forecast for 2026 as AI investment accelerates

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for global economic growth in 2026, citing a recovery in investment linked to artificial intelligence (AI). However, the organisation has warned that rising energy costs and mounting financial risks could limit economies’ ability to......

Bihar Boat Tragedy: At Least 13 Children Die After Vessel Capsizes on Ganges

At least 13 children have died after an overcrowded boat capsized on the Ganges River in the northeastern Indian state of Bihar, turning a journey to a religious celebration into a deadly accident and renewing concerns over passenger safety in flood-affected communities. The accident occurred on the......

New Delhi Under Tight Security as Opposition Protests Controversial Electoral Roll Revision

India’s capital remained under heavy security restrictions on Monday as opposition leaders and anti-government activists prepared for another demonstration over a disputed revision of electoral rolls that has reportedly resulted in the removal of around 130 million registered voters. The protest......

Morocco-made WhAP 8×8 takes centre stage at Marrakech Air Show

India’s Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) is putting Morocco’s emerging defence-manufacturing capabilities in the spotlight at the Marrakech Air Show, presenting the WhAP 8×8 armoured vehicle as one of the flagship products manufactured at its Berrechid facility. The appearance......

Ghana moves toward formal BRICS membership application

Ghana is preparing to formally apply for membership of the BRICS group, marking a potential shift in the West African country’s approach to international economic partnerships and cooperation with emerging economies. Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced on Wednesday that the government......

MKU plans Moroccan defense factory as India deepens industrial ties with Morocco

India’s MKU is preparing to establish a defense manufacturing facility in Morocco, adding another major Indian industrial project to the country’s rapidly developing military production ecosystem. The planned plant is expected to be located in the SGZID industrial zone in Nouaceur, near......

Modi marks 25 years in government as India emerges as an economic and digital power

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has marked 25 years at the head of government, a political journey that began with his appointment as chief minister of Gujarat in October 2001 and continued with three consecutive terms as prime minister of India. The milestone comes as the country seeks to strengthen......

UN chief visits monitoring mission amid renewed India-Pakistan tensions

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has visited the headquarters of the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan in Islamabad, highlighting the mission’s role in monitoring the ceasefire between the two nuclear-armed neighbors amid renewed regional tensions. During......

Floods and Landslides: 19 Dead in India and Nepal, Several Areas Under Surveillance

Exceptionally heavy rains are causing new floods and landslides in several regions of India and Nepal. The preliminary toll reports at least 19 dead, while ten Nepalese workers remain missing after an avalanche. The rapid rise in water levels has also placed several dozen districts under surveillance. A......