The Indian government is taking steps to help the economy achieve the FY25 GDP growth target of 6.5%-7%, the country's economic affairs secretary said on Monday. The government expects growth to accelerate in the second half of the year,

India's GDP growth is projected to be 6.5-7% in 2024-25, supported by progress made over the past decade in infrastructure and financial inclusion, according to Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran.

The Indian government is striving to meet its economic growth target of 6.5%-7% for the current fiscal year by boosting spending on infrastructure and increasing incentives for electric vehicle manufacturers.

India has condemned a mob attack on a Bangladeshi consulate and promised to beef up security as relations between Delhi and Dhaka continue to sour following the overthrow of the Sheikh Hasina government.

Tensions are high between India and Bangladesh after the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government and her fleeing to India. Bangladeshis protested an attack on a consulate in India a day earlier, amid a Hindu leader's trial.

Bangladesh has summoned India's High Commissioner, Pranoy Varma, following protests and vandalism at its Agartala mission.