Jairam Ramesh questions India’s growth narrative, flags weak demand

New delhi, Jan 15 (UNI) With the union Budget on the horizon, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday mounted a sharp attack on the Modi government’s economic narrative, arguing that headline inflation-adjusted GDP growth figures are “deceptive” and mask deeper structural weaknesses, including stagnant incomes, weak consumer demand, and a worrying slowdown in private investment….

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MSMEs vital for India’s economic landscape: Report

New Delhi, Jan 15 (UNI) A NITI Aayog report has recommended the convergence of multiple MSME support schemes to eliminate duplication and enhance efficiency, proposing the creation of a centralized AI-powered portal for the sector that contributes 29 per cent to India’s GDP. The comprehensive study titled “Achieving Efficiencies in MSME Sector Through Convergence of…

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LS Speaker Birla flags ethical AI, accountable Social Media as key to safeguarding democracy at 28th CSPOC

New Delhi, Jan 15 (UNI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday set the tone for global parliamentary deliberations by calling for ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and credible, transparent and accountable social media frameworks to protect democratic values, as he delivered the welcome address at the inaugural session of the 28th Conference of…

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