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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicIndian factory activity

Topic: Indian factory activity

India’s manufacturing growth dips to 14-month low in February due to cooling demand

The softer data suggests the growth rebound may be short-lived after the govt said GDP expanded 6.2% in the December quarter from 5.6% in the previous one.

Factory activity in April hits 4-month high driven by robust demand

Both new orders and output grew at their fastest pace since December, and that helped firms resume hiring during April, following the first decline in 13 months in March.

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Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

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