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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
TopicUP in numbers Opinion

Topic: UP in numbers Opinion

A tale of two Bundelkhands: UP cuts a sorry figure compared to MP in all sectors, data shows

MP-Bundelkhand is silently increasing its economic might, powered by its agricultural sector. Growth in Uttar Pradesh's Bundelkhand, on the other hand, has stagnated.

Rise of Gorakhpur, fall of Mathura – How UP’s temple towns contribute to economy

We looked at the economies of the four most prominent temple districts of Uttar Pradesh – Ayodhya, Gorakhpur, Varanasi and Mathura. And not all are growing.

CM says UP will be largest economy if BJP wins. Data shows unlikely for a decade or two

The manufacturing sector in Uttar Pradesh has suffered severely in the first three years of the incumbent government.

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FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.