Benin President Patrice Talon confirms a coup attempt was thwarted. Security forces have regained control. Details emerge of the plot targeting key institutions in the West African nation.
Benin's armed forces successfully thwarted a coup attempt, arresting several individuals. Details of the plot and government response revealed. Read the full story.
Benin's armed forces quashed a coup attempt by mutinous soldiers in Cotonou. President Patrice Talon is unharmed. Read details on the failed takeover and regional instability.
Benin's military stages a coup, seizing state television and ousting President Patrice Talon. Soldiers announce takeover, citing governance failure. Global reactions pour in.
Soldiers led by Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri announce dissolution of Benin's government in an apparent coup. President Patrice Talon removed. Follow for live updates.
RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta clarifies IMF's procedural concerns on India's growth data quality and the rupee's 'crawling peg' classification, affirming India's managed float stance. Read the full details.
RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta clarifies IMF's procedural concerns on India's data quality and the rupee's 'crawling peg' tag. Get the full story on the economic debate.
IMF is assessing options to aid Sri Lanka's recovery from Cyclone Ditwah's devastation. Read about the economic impact and the crucial $3 billion bailout's next steps.
BJP announces a massive outreach with 13,000 meetings across West Bengal ahead of the 2026 state elections, focusing on development and booth-level clusters. Read more.
Pakistan initiates bidding to privatise loss-making Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), a key step under its $7 billion IMF programme. Read the full details and implications.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced India will update its GDP calculation base year to 2022-23. New data series, reflecting modern consumption, will be released on Feb 27. Read the full story.
South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch reveals the team's fearless mindset after a record T20I chase against West Indies. Discover the secrets behind their confidence.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies IMF's 'C' rating stems from an old 2011-12 base year, not growth data. India to adopt new 2022-23 base from 2026. Read details.
The IMF's 'C' rating highlights long-standing issues with India's GDP data, including an outdated base year and deflator problems, casting doubt on the impressive 8.2% Q2 growth figure. Experts call for urgent statistical reforms.
The IMF's critique of India's economic statistics highlights data quality issues but is seen as a cue for improvement, not alarm. India's 8.2% GDP growth for Q2 2025-26 remains robust. Read more.
India's economy grew at 8.2% in Q2 FY25, its fastest pace in 6 quarters. Yet, the IMF gives its national accounts a 'C' grade, sparking a debate on data quality. We explain the clash and what it means.
Venezuela emerges as major cocaine transit hub to Europe via West Africa, with jihadists aiding smuggling. Record seizures reveal global security threat. Read investigation.
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose oversees historic renaming of Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan in Kolkata, marking a symbolic shift in governance approach. Read more about this significant development.
IMF maintains C-rating for India's national accounts while government prepares new GDP series for 2026. Learn what this means for India's economic data credibility and upcoming changes.
IMF maintains 'C' grade for India's GDP data, citing methodological issues. India plans major data overhaul with new 2022-23 base year series in February 2026. Read more.
India's foreign exchange reserves declined by $4.472 billion to $688.104 billion for week ended November 21, primarily due to falling gold reserves value. Read full analysis.
West Bengal's Student Credit Card scheme achieves a major milestone with over 1 lakh sanctioned loans, helping students pursue higher education with government-backed financial support.
West Bengal Police warns against fake video claiming to show illegal immigrants leaving state. Learn facts about the misleading content and legal actions taken.
After Bihar victory, BJP targets Bengal while Congress struggles for relevance. Mamata's solo stance and BJP's rise create perfect storm for Congress survival. Read analysis.
The IMF has changed India's exchange-rate classification to 'crawl-like arrangement', citing RBI's frequent intervention. Discover the impact on the rupee and economic growth forecasts.
Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau seized power, suspended institutions, and halted the electoral process, claiming a plot to manipulate results. President deposed.
IMF reclassifies India's exchange rate to 'crawl-like', urging more flexibility. Rupee volatility rises under RBI's Malhotra. Discover the impact on India's economy and global trade.
IMF applauds India's 7.8% growth in FY26's first quarter, endorsing RBI's monetary policy while recommending accelerated structural reforms for sustained development.
IMF reveals how elite corruption and state capture fuel Pakistan's economic crisis. Learn how governance reforms could boost GDP growth by 5-6.5% over five years.
IMF's latest assessment reveals India's strong economic outlook with 6.6% growth forecast. Discover how prudent policies and structural reforms drive sustained growth and reduce poverty.