India’s manufacturing activity gained momentum in October as domestic demand strengthened, offsetting a slowdown in export growth, although business optimism slipped from a seven-month high, a business survey showed on Monday. The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by S&P Global, rose to 59.2 in October from 57.7 in September, higher than a preliminary…
Steel makers have urged the government for more measures to check rising imports from select group of countries including China which has produced 746.3 MT of crude steel in January-September period, over six-fold of the domestic output. As per global body World Steel Association (worldsteel), India has produced 122.4 MT of crude steel in January-September.…
India’s export diversification strategy is yielding positive outcomes. Exports of cotton readymade garments are increasing to the UAE, France, and Japan. Marine products and certain gems and jewelry are also finding new markets. This shift helps cushion the impact of US tariffs. India’s overall merchandise exports saw growth in September. Read More…
Indian refiners are set to receive more Russian crude oil in November. This surge is driven by the approaching deadline for US sanctions on certain Russian entities. Meanwhile, US crude supplies to India have significantly increased, becoming the fourth-largest source. This rise is attributed to favorable economics and a wider price difference between Brent and WTI crude. …
Voters across the United States headed to the polls on November 4, 2025 for a series of state and local elections. While these contests were not as widespread as those held in presidential election years, they offered insight into party strength ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Here is a look at the key races…
India on Monday rushed emergency relief materials to northern Afghanistan after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck the provinces of Samangan, Balkh, and Baghlan, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 500 in one of the deadliest tremors to hit the region in recent months. The quake, which struck early on Monday, destroyed dozens of…
French Ambassador Thierry Mathou said France is keen not only to sell Rafale jets but to assemble them in India under a “Make in India” framework. The proposal aligns with India’s interest in procuring 114 new aircraft and achieving higher indigenous content in defence manufacturing. Read More…
The Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO), under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has developed a waveguide-based Smart Head-Up Display (HUD) for India’s future stealth fighter. It’s 30% lighter, 50% more energy-efficient, and optimised for stealth integration—marking a leap forward in indigenous avionics. Read More…
In talks with Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated India’s backing for the Donald Trump-proposed Gaza peace plan, signalling New Delhi’s commitment to a durable solution for the region. The conversation also covered expanding cooperation in space, fintech and defence with Bahrain. Read More…
The Indian Navy, leading the tri-services exercise Trishul 2025, will conduct joint operations with the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force in early November across desert, creek and North Arabian Sea sectors. The drills aim to validate multi-domain integrated operations involving amphibious, maritime, air and land components. Read More…