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Saturday, August 16, 2025
TopicGlobal economies

Topic: global economies

Global financial system is reaching a major turning point. Why interoperability is important

While digital assets are speeding ahead, the tech and regulatory frameworks behind them aren’t keeping up. Each blockchain still operates with its own governance, standards andcompliance assumptions.

IMF projects Indian economy to grow 6.1% in 2023, global growth to dip to 2.9%

The International Monetary Fund Tuesday said the 2022 estimate & 2023 forecast are both higher by 0.2 percentage point, reflecting greater-than-expected resilience in numerous economies.

IMF lifts 2023 growth forecast on China reopening, strength in US, Europe

By David Lawder and Xinghui Kok SINGAPORE/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday raised its 2023 global growth outlook slightly due to "surprisingly resilient" demand in the

How does the world solve its $250 trillion-debt problem? Borrow more

Experts say debt is not a problem as long as it is sustainable. The issue is whether the massive generation of debt since the global financial crisis is going to be profitable.

Encouraging signs for economy: India ranks 40th in Global Competitiveness Index

India is the top-ranked economy in South Asia, 3rd among BRICS countries, and has improved in infrastructure, higher education, and labour market efficiency.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?