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NITI Aayog spent only 25% of FY26 Budget allocation for Atal Mission

The Ministry cited the need for "fresh due diligence" of beneficiaries as the reason for the under-utilisation - an explanation the Committee was unconvinced by

India's Q1 FY27 GDP growth projected at 8%, says SBI Research report

SBI's nowcasting model showed 86 per cent of 54 high-frequency indicators accelerating in Q1FY27, while government capital expenditure remained supportive in the quarter

Data centres, nuclear power drive ₹26.75 trillion investment plans: Report

India recorded investment announcements worth Rs 26.75 trillion between April 1 and August 5, led overwhelmingly by data centres, AI and proposed nuclear power projects

Despite liquor ban, crimes against women rising in Bihar: NCAER study

Paper cites loss of state's excise revenue, expansion of illicit liquor trade

BRICS ministers support WTO reform and new MSME trade-finance mechanism

The Jaipur outcomes include a proposed BRICS invoice-discounting mechanism, cash flow-based credit assessment for exporters and an action plan for resilient value chains

West Asia demand to soften, India to make up for dip: Thomas Cook CEO

West Asia demand may remain at 60-65 per cent of FY26 levels, while domestic and short-haul travel are expected to help Thomas Cook offset the decline in FY27

IMD forecasts below-normal rain in August, second half of monsoon

The IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall in August and September, raising concerns over crop prospects if rainfall remains uneven despite a positive IOD outlook

Ashok Lahiri, S Mahendra Dev call for a shift in farming approach

NITI Aayog's Ashok Lahiri and EAC-PM Chairman S Mahendra Dev call for shifting agriculture towards value addition, rural non-farm jobs and higher farmer incomes

Govt aims to double food processing to 25% over 5 years, says Chirag Paswan

High-powered Central panel wants all mango-based beverages to contain genuine pulp

Sterling Holiday Resorts plans 20 openings over next year: MD& CEO

Thomas Cook (India)'s hospitality arm aims to expand to 95 resorts and 4,500 rooms by 2027, banking on demand for experiential travel despite industry headwinds

Tourism must be measured by value, not merely footfall: Shekhawat

The Union tourism minister said India must focus on visitor experience, employment, infrastructure and lasting economic impact while expanding the sector

India must ease visas, boost connectivity to unlock tourism growth: WTTC

Gloria Guevara says India can accelerate tourism growth through visa reforms, better connectivity and higher international promotion as the sector's GDP contribution is set to rise

India Post posts record Q1FY27 turnover of ₹4,008 crore, up 22.2%

India Post achieved its highest-ever first-quarter turnover of Rs 4,008 crore in Q1FY27, led by strong growth in citizen-centric services, parcels and mail business

Yatra Online partners with Kanoo Travel for West Asia travel expansion

The partnership marks Yatra Online's first major international expansion, with Kanoo Travel deploying its enterprise travel and expense management platform across West Asia

For India's travel industry, it's singing in rain season as bookings rise

Hospitality companies bank on year-round demand beyond summer peak