In a major push for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, PM Modi on Saturday urged citizens to decrease dependency on other nations while opting for Made in India products “Duniya mein koi hamara bada dushman nahi hai. Agar hamara koi dushman hai toh woh hai dusre deshon par hamari nirbharta…, he said while inaugurating the ‘Samudra se Samriddhi’…
The US has linked India’s Russian oil imports to ongoing trade deal negotiations, a move considered unusual. During recent talks, the US team, led by Assistant Trade Representative Brendan Lynch, raised concerns, while India sought the removal of additional tariffs on its Russian energy purchases. Read More…
Meta CMO Alex Schultz, during his India visit, highlighted the country’s potential as a global AI exporter—especially in chatbots and digital agencies. Meeting over 100 CXOs and creators, he praised India’s digital infrastructure, rapid delivery culture, and regulatory balance, calling it vital to Meta’s growth and AI-driven future. Read More…
Amitabh Kant criticized President Trump’s proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee, warning it would stifle U.S. innovation and redirect global talent to India. He said the move could shift labs, patents, and startups to Indian cities, boosting India’s growth and positioning it as a global hub for tech and innovation. Read More…
The United States is considering developing a port in Bangladesh. This initiative, under the Quad Ports for Future program, aims to establish a US presence in the Bay of Bengal. The move is designed to counterbalance China’s influence. India already has access to Bangladeshi ports. Japan is constructing a deep-sea port at Matarbari. Read…
Pakistani terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen are moving to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This shift follows Indian strikes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Pakistan is reportedly facilitating this move. JeM held a recruitment rally under police protection. Hizbul Mujahideen is constructing a new training facility. These actions highlight the ongoing terror activities and their shifting locations. The…
Celebrating 10 years in India, Google for Startups accelerator has backed over 230 ventures with mentorship, infrastructure, and AI tools. From apps-only to AI-first cohorts, the programme nurtures innovation across sectors. Startups like ShareChat and Zypp Electric reflect its impact as Google deepens support for India’s tech ecosystem. Read More…
In the 2025 Global Innovation Index ranking by WIPO, India climbed to 38th place globally from #48 in 2020. It’s now the top nation among lower-middle-income economies and leads the Central & Southern Asia region. China sits in the top-10 (#10), while the US holds the #3 spot. Read More…
At the UN Security Council briefing, India reaffirmed its commitment to fostering peace, stability, and development in Afghanistan. Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni emphasised humanitarian assistance, capacity building, and regional cooperation. India highlighted its response to the recent earthquake and its support for Afghan students through scholarships. Read More…
The Indian rupee strengthened today, crossing the ₹88 per US dollar mark for the first time in nearly three weeks, closing at ₹87.82. Investor confidence was lifted by expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut and positive developments in India-US trade talks. Read More…