Economy booms but India's young hanker for government jobs

Despite living in the world’s fastest-growing major economy, many people find job opportunities and security hard to come by. Many see government employment as more secure than private-sector jobs. Read More

India's Modi focuses on jobs creation in first budget after winning polls

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s newly formed government presented an annual budget to Parliament that raises spending to generate more jobs and spur economic growth, while aiming to appease ... Read More

India, soon world’s most populous nation, doesn’t know how many people it has

NEW DELHI--In two months, India is projected to become the world’s most populous country with over 1.4 billion people. But for at least a year, and possibly longer, the country won’t know how ... Read More

India to remain world's most populous country throughout 21st century

India is set to remain the world's most populous country throughout the 21st century, according to the UN's World Population Prospects 2024 report released on Thursday. The report forecasts India ... Read More

INDIA TO REMAIN MOST POPULOUS COUNTRY THROUGHOUT CENTURY: UN REPORT

NEW DELHI, July 12 (Bernama) -- India will remain the world's most populous country throughout this century and thus ... BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information ... Read More

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The election will be pivotal for Sri Lanka's economic recovery and debt restructuring program with international creditors, including progress involving countries such as India, France ... Read More

India's monsoon overcomes delay, set to cover country on time

MUMBAI, June 27 (Reuters) - India's annual monsoon has covered more than three-fourths of the country and it is set ... the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world’s largest ... Read More

India Set for More Global Attention as Bond Inclusion Begins

Most Read from Bloomberg ... Curbing Enron Law Use India is set to lure billions of dollars more inflows when JPMorgan Chase & Co. adds the nation’s government bonds to its emerging markets ... Read More

Deadly stampede in India blamed for at least 100 deaths, local official says

NEW DELHI - At least 87 people were feared dead in a stampede at a Hindu religious gathering in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, broadcaster NDTV reported. A local official ... Read More

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India to remain most populous country throughout 21st century, says UN

India is poised to remain the most populous country in the world throughout the 21st century, as per the UN's World Population Prospects 2024 report released on Thursday. According to the report ... Read More

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The West African nation of Burkina Faso was once known for its lively arts scene. Now, it is a country torn apart by Islamist extremists and the government’s brutal effort to drive them out. Read More