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India Overtakes Japan to Become World’s Fourth-Largest Economy in 2025

Herald Bureau9 months ago9 months ago02 mins

India’s economic rise is not without challenges. Despite its GDP growth, the per capita income remains low at $2,880 in 2025, reflecting income inequality and structural hurdles. Limited female workforce participation, at just 23%, continues to hinder inclusive growth. Addressing these issues is critical as India aims to surpass Germany by 2028 to become the third-largest economy, with a projected GDP of $5.584 trillion, and targets a $5 trillion economy by 2027.

COVID-19 Cases Surge in Delhi, Health Authorities on High Alert

Herald Bureau9 months ago9 months ago02 mins

In response to the growing numbers, Delhi’s health department has ramped up surveillance and testing efforts, focusing on areas where new cases have emerged. Authorities have issued public health advisories urging residents to stay vigilant, follow safety protocols, wear masks, maintain social distancing, and practice regular hand hygiene.

The Last Rebel From North Andhra’s Fading Revolutionary Fire

Herald Bureau9 months ago9 months ago08 mins

By 1992, Rao was elected to the Central Committee of the CPI (ML) People’s War. After the 2004 merger of the People’s War and the Maoist Communist Centre of India (MCCI) to form the CPI (Maoist), he was appointed head of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and became a Politburo member. His expertise in military tactics and explosives made him a critical asset.

Top Maoist Nambala Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter

Herald Bureau9 months ago9 months ago02 mins

Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the operation as a landmark achievement, praising security forces for their efforts in neutralizing the dreaded Maoist commander. In a statement on X, he said, “Today, in an operation in Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh, our security forces have neutralized 27 dreaded Maoists, including Nambala Keshava Rao, alias Basavaraju, the general secretary of CPI-Maoist, topmost leader, and the backbone of the Naxal movement.”

Call to Ban ‘The Hindu’ sparks Fierce Debate

Herald Bureau9 months ago9 months ago02 mins

Critics argue that The Hindu often leans toward left-leaning and secular viewpoints, allegedly undermining nationalist perspectives. X user @DineshRedEE claimed that the newspaper selectively frames narratives to align with specific political agendas, fueling distrust in mainstream media.

Unique Moment of Unity: Indian Muslim leaders hail Strikes

Herald Bureau9 months ago9 months ago03 mins

Owaisi praised the Indian Armed Forces for their swift response to the deadly April 22 attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 civilians. He asserted that terrorist outfits like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba should not be allowed to operate freely and that decisive action was necessary to dismantle their infrastructure.

Will India get its Kohinoor diamond back?

Herald Bureau9 months ago9 months ago04 mins

The 108-carat Kohinoor diamond, one of the world’s most famous gemstones, was taken from India in 1849, when Maharaja Duleep Singh surrendered it to Queen Victoria. Since then, the diamond has remained under British possession, adorning the crown of British monarchs, most recently that of Queen Elizabeth II.

Andhra extended a renewed push for its dream capital

Herald Bureau9 months ago9 months ago03 mins

Naidu, who first envisioned Amaravati in 2014 post-bifurcation, has vowed to complete the project within three years. His ambitious plans include eco-friendly urban infrastructure, global educational institutions, and an iconic inverted lily-shaped assembly building. With renewed investor confidence, foreign collaborations-including the re-engagement of Singapore for the city’s masterplan- are picking up pace.

Greater Hyderabad: Will Karnan be allowed to make his mark?

Herald Bureau10 months ago10 months ago02 mins

The appointment of R V Karnan as the commissioner offers a glimmer of hope. Many believe that stability in leadership is crucial for the GHMC to effectively address the city’s problems, such as infrastructure development, waste management, and traffic congestion. Karnan’s tenure could be an opportunity to bring consistency and focus to the corporation’s efforts.

Vanajeevi Ramaiah, man who made land to bloom has fallen silent

Herald Bureau10 months ago10 months ago05 mins

Hailing from Reddy Palli village, just five kilometers from Khammam town, Ramaiah was a small farmer whose life-long green mission began in his farm and spread throughout his village. The roads leading to Reddy Palli are now flanked by giant trees, a testament to his labor of love. Over the years, he planted more than one crore trees, making an unparalleled contribution to biodiversity.