Daily Archives: September 5, 2024
World Bank pegs India’s growth at 7% in FY25
Business new tamfitronics New Delhi: The World Bank has forecast India’s GDP growth at 7% for 2024-25, despite a subdued external environment and the dissipation of post-pandemic rebound effects. This is an upgrade from the 6.6% estimated earlier and the multilateral agency joins other agencies in raising India’s growth forecast after a strong 8.2% growth in the previous year.The India Development Update report said external risks to the outlook are significant.In particular, geopolitical tensions could put pressure on commodity prices and critical supply chains and resurgent inflation could still keep global interest rates“higher for longer.” “These risks notwithstanding, medium-term prospects are positive. The significant expansion of public investment in recent years should crowd in corporate investments and a recovery of agriculture and declining inflation should boost private consumption growth. Under this baseline scenario, robust...
Trai cracks down on spam calls, nearly 2.8L phone nos blocked
Business new tamfitronics New Delhi: Nearly 2.8 lakh telephone numbers have been disconnected and services to 50 entities blocked as part of regulator Trai’s crackdown against pesky calls and unregistered telemarketers.The move came after Trai asked telecom companies to blacklist and disconnect unregistered telemarketers.In a statement issued on Tuesday, Trai said it has observed a significant rise in spam calls, with more than 7.9 lakh complaints reported against unregistered telemarketers in the first half of 2024.In a bid to put a check on this, Trai had issued stringent directives to all access providers on Aug 13, and mandated access providers to immediately stop promotional voice calls from unregistered senders or telemarketers.“Consequent of these directions, access providers have taken stern measures against misuse of telecom resources for spamming and blacklisted over 50 entities and...
UFC Fight Night 242 news: Ovince Saint Preux forced out of this weekend’s bout vs. Ryan Spann
Top Stories Tamfitronics September 4, 2024 8:08 pm ETUFC Fight Night 242 has seen another fight week change to its lineup.Former light heavyweight title challenger Ovince Saint Preux has been forced out of his bout against Ryan Spann due to illness. The fight has been canceled, and there will not be a replacement, leaving Saturday’s event at the UFC Apex with 12 bouts. UFC officially announced the news on Wednesday.The fight would have been the second of the year for Saint Preux (27-17 MMA, 15-12 UFC), who won a split decision over Kennedy Nzechukwu at UFC Fight Night 239 in March.Spann (21-10 MMA, 7-5 UFC) was also set for his second appearance of the year as he sought to snap a three-fight skid.This was the second change to the card during fight week. Matt Schnell...
2024 Week 1 NFL score predictions, picks today: Expert says exact scores for all 16 games
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