Parliament panel seeks higher investment rate & sets 8% growth target; urges reforms in energy and farm sectors

A parliamentary panel has pitched for raising India’s investment rate from 31% of GDP to 35% in order to sustain an ambitious annual growth target of 8% over the next decade. The Standing Committee on Finance, chaired by BJP leader Bhartruhari Mahtab, said a higher investment push, coupled with structural reforms and digital initiatives, is…

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India Asia Cup 2025 squad vs last T20I XI: Key changes, inclusions, and omissions | Cricket News

India’s squad for ICC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 (PTI Photo) India’s last T20I outing came against England in February 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium, where Suryakumar Yadav’s men demolished the visitors by 150 runs. The playing XI that day was packed with power-hitters and spin options: Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav,…

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US market today: Stocks mixed as retailers post earnings, investors await Powell speech and Ukraine talks

Wall Street stocks were mixed in early trade on Tuesday as major US retailers began reporting quarterly results, while investors awaited Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s policy remarks later this week.Around 15 minutes into trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.4% to 45,084.70. The broad-based S&P 500 was flat at 6,447.61, while the tech-heavy…

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Nutritional deficiencies that can lead to anaemia, thyroid, and other health problems |

Nutritional deficiencies remain a major public health concern worldwide, affecting individuals across all age groups. A study published in the Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene identifies iron, vitamin D, and iodine as the most common deficiencies. These nutrients are essential for healthy growth, immunity, cognitive function, and metabolic balance. Deficiencies can lead to conditions…

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