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The US State Department, on Wednesday, unveiled the sanctions against 6 India-based companies, claiming these firms deliberately participated in “significant transactions” involving the acquisition and sale of Iranian petroleum products, breaching American restrictions on Iran. Among the sanctioned Indian enterprises are prominent petrochemical traders. The heaviest accusations fell on Alchemical Solutions Private Limited, which allegedly…

Industry and economists have expressed concerns over the US government’s decision to levy a 25% tariff along with a “penalty” on Indian exports, starting August 1. In a statement issued on Wednesday, FICCI said that it’s “disappointed” by the US’ decision. “While this move is unfortunate and will have a clear bearing on our exports,…

The Reserve Bank on Tuesday capped contributions by a single regulated entity (RE), including banks and NBFCs, at 10 per cent of the corpus of an Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) scheme. Also, collective contribution by all REs in any AIF Scheme should not be more than 20 per cent of the corpus of that scheme,…

In effect since April 18, 2024, the scheme allows eligible Indians to obtain multi-year, multi-entry visas without being tied to a specific travel purpose Indian travellers with a clean visa history now have access to a fast-tracked, long-term Schengen visa under a new “cascade” system rolled out by the European Commission. In effect since April…

अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रंप ने बुधवार को भारत पर 25 प्रतिशत टैरिफ लगाने का एलान किया। इतना ही नहीं उन्होंने भारत पर एक बड़ा जुर्माना भी लगाया। टैरिफ के बाद अमेरिका ने भारत को एक और बड़ा झटका दिया है। दरअसल, अमेरिका की ट्रंप सरकार ने ईरान से तेल और पेट्रोकेमिकल उत्पादों के व्यापार में…

Schengen visa will soon go fully digital for all travellers, including Indian nationals. All you need to know Gone are the days when your Schengen visa used to come as a sticker in your passport. In a historic shift, the European Union (EU) is saying farewell to the traditional Schengen visa sticker, replacing it with…

New Delhi: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), which collected samples of tap water from 12 houses in Janakpuri, has found the presence of total and fecal coliform bacteria in six houses and E. coli in two homes. “… in six samples, total coliform and E. coli were not detected. In three samples, total coliform was…

What happens when an economy stops growing, but life continues to improve? Japan may already have the answer. For over three decades, Japan’s economy has barely moved. Growth flatlined, prices stayed low, and interest rates were cut to zero. Yet, the country didn’t fall into chaos.   Read More…

Delhi has seen 124 malaria cases this year so far. Weekly cases remain low, but MCD reports a rise in mosquito breeding sites with larvae in the past week. Reported cases of vector-borne diseases have seen a jump this year according to early trends, as Delhi has so far recorded 124 malaria cases, the highest…

The interview came just a day after Harris announced she would not run for California governor in 2026 and as she began promoting her upcoming memoir, 107 Days, which reflects on her short-lived presidential campaign and turbulent final weeks in office. During the conversation, Colbert thanked Harris for fulfilling her constitutional duty by certifying the…

U.S. jobs report for July 2025 delivered a sobering reality check for the American economy. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), only 73,000 jobs were added in July, marking the slowest monthly gain in over two years. This sharp decline in job creation has triggered widespread concern among economists,…

Hours after US President Donald Trump claimed that he had heard that India is no longer going to buy oil from Russia, government sources said oil refiners continue to purchase crude from Russian suppliers. “Indian oil refiners continue to source oil from Russian suppliers. Their supply decisions are guided by price, grade of crude, inventories,…

Ricky Gill, who is the Special Assistant to the U.S. President for National Security Affairs and the U.S. National Security Council’s Senior Director for South and Central Asia, has been invited by India’s National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) to discuss the future of the long-delayed India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) on August 5 and 6.…

India has dramatically ramped up its crude oil imports from the United States since President Donald Trump began his second term, news agency ANI reported on August 3 citing sources familiar with the trade data.   Read More…

China’s government this week announced a childcare subsidy of 3,600 yuan (about $500 or Rs 44,000) per year for every child under the age of three. The People’s Daily, the Chinese Communist Party’s newspaper, described it as a way of “supporting fertility and to promote the building of a fertility-friendly society”.   Read More…

Nayara Energy has approached Indian state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) to offload its export volumes of petrol and diesel after Western sanctions on Russia’s oil and energy sector, according to a senior industry official, reported Economic Times.   Read More…

The recently signed India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) represents a significant win for India, showcasing its strategic negotiation. The deal offers the UK a crucial post-Brexit trade success, contrasting with its complex US relationship, and introduces a groundbreaking gender equality clause, reflecting India’s evolving, holistic approach to trade.   Read More…

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is widely expected to keep policy rates unchanged this week, showed an ET poll of economists, as monetary experts assess the economic fallout of the punitive 25% US tariffs and await clarity on the contours of a trade deal between New Delhi and Washington   Read More…

The India-US trade imbroglio continues. While all eyes are on August 7, the new date from which the 25% Trump tariff will be applicable, SBI Reseach has come out with a bold statement. They have said that this current salvo of tariffs plus penalty from US President, Donald Trump is a “bad business decision.” Moreover,…

Indian Tea Industry has been witnessing a steady growth in the quantum of tea imported to India. While in 2019 15.80 million kgs of tea where imported and in 2023 the imported tea stood at 23.65million kgs. TAI stated that the actual export of Tea of Kenya to India in 2024 (as published by Tea…

Apple CEO Tim Cook said that most iPhones sold in the US during last quarter i.e. Q2 were made in India, despite President Donald Trump’s repeated criticism of Apple’s manufacturing shift. Speaking after Apple’s quarterly results on July 31, Cook said India has now become the main hub for iPhone production for the US market,…

The term ‘recession indicator’ is trending all over social media in the US. Have you ever wondered what do a Labubu toy and the US Treasury yield curve have in common? For Gen Z, everything from the popularity of Labubus to listening to emo music to lipstick sales are a possible indicator of a recession.…

In a critical juncture for US-China trade relations, officials from both nations are working to resolve their differences and potentially reach a trade agreement that could prevent the imposition of severe tariffs.   Read More…

Removal of import restrictions by a major Indian rice importer will help boost the grain’s exports and reduce the impact of fresh US tariffs, Indian Rice Exporters Federation said on Monday.   Read More…

Indonesia’s annual economic growth accelerated to 5.12% in the second quarter from 4.87% in the previous three months, official data showed Tuesday. A Reuters poll had expected growth of 4.80%. The second-quarter growth rate was the fastest since the second quarter of 2023, data from the statistics bureau showed.   Read More…

India’s energy security and economic stability may be heading into rough waters. With global pressure mounting over India’s ongoing dependence on Russian oil, experts at commodities analytics firm Kpler warn that if India is pushed to reduce or halt these purchases, it could end up paying an extra $9 to $11 billion every year on…

Trump penalised India for continuing to be “Russia’s largest buyer of energy, along with China,” despite the ongoing war in Ukraine. He also took aim at India’s heavy reliance on Russian military equipment, arguing that such ties contradict Western pressure on Russia US President Donald Trump’s latest move to impose a blanket 25% tariff on…

Amid persistent tensions between China and the Philippines over the South China Sea territorial dispute, India on Tuesday expressed concerns over Chinese aggression in disputed areas, moved to step up defence and space cooperation with the Philippine…   Read More…

US President Donald Trump’s tariff shock on India is complicating the central bank’s interest rate decision Wednesday, with some economists bringing forward their expectations for easing. Before Trump’s announcement, most economists had expected no …   Read More…

The three-day meeting concluded with Governor Sanjay Malhotra outlining the central bank’s views on inflation, growth, and importantly, the growing global trade tensions triggered by tariff announcements, especially by the United States.   Read More…

The Waratah Super Battery said to be the world’s most powerful battery, has powered up in Australia’s New South Wales. The 850- MW/1680- MWh of its capacity, which is now acting as ” shock absorber” for the NSW grid in the event of outages.   Read More…

It is August 7 in the United States and President Donald Trump’s deadline for imposition of reciprocal tariffs has ended. With this, the 25 per cent reciprocal tariffs that Trump announced for India last week have taken effect.   Read More…

Amid rising concerns over Donald Trump’s steep tariff hike on Indian exports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India would never compromise on the interests of its farmers, even if it means facing economic consequences.   Read More…

Tim cook walked into the oval office Wednesday whit a carefully crafted peace offering -a gleaming piece of Kentucky -made corning glass etched with Donald Trump’s name and mounted on 24-karat Utah gold,and another $100 billion . it’s as American as it could be But the APPLE CEO wasn’t there just to present a present…

The government has proposed 2022-23 as the new base year for the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) and Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and 2024 for the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Parliament was informed on Wednesday.   Read More…

Almost a million more deaths than births were recorded in Japan last year, representing the steepest annual population decline since government surveys began in 1968. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has described the demographic crisis of Japan’s ageing population as a “quiet emergency”, pledging family-friendly policies such as free childcare and more flexible work hours. But…

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) decision to keep the repo rates unchanged in the August Monetary policy cycle is seen as a technical pause driven by inflation projections and growth dynamics, according to a report by SBI. The SBI report noted that inflation is expected to remain below 3 per cent till the third…

The European Union’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from Russia have been increasing since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in February 2022, even as EU sanctioned the Nayara Energy refinery in India last month owing to the 49.13% stake held in it by Russian oil firm Rosneft, saying profits from the refinery were fuelling…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke on phone on Thursday amid ongoing tariff tensions from the US. The two leaders exchanged views on various “regional and global issues of mutual interest.” Both the nations face 50% tariffs from the US. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazil President Luiz…

According to the calculation, investors in the 2019-20 Series-IX, issued in September 2019 at Rs 4,070 per gram, will see an absolute gain of 147% or Rs 6,000 per unit. The Reserve Bank of India has announced Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) 2019-20 Series-IX and 2020-21 Series-V premature redemption date. The investors can opt for premature…

Chakri Lokapriya, CIO-Equities, LGT Wealth, says the resolution of Trump’s tariffs at 50% has reduced uncertainty, while hopes for US-Russia trade talks are fueling expectations of eased oil purchases for India. However, the market’s assumption that a US-Russia agreement will automatically eliminate the extra 25% tariff is uncertain   Read More…

The higher duty on the Chinese company is expected to raise the landed cost of Chinese fumed silica in India, potentially benefiting domestic producers India on Tuesday increased the anti-dumping duty on Chinese untreated fumed silica after finding evidence that the firm in question was absorbing the duty. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR)…

Indian economy’s overall momentum has not slowed as evident from high frequency indicators but it was too early to assess the impact of U.S. tariffs on growth, Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran said on Wednesday   Read More…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a blistering attack on previous governments in Delhi, accusing them of “ruining the Capital and pushing it into a pit of neglect”, even as he praised the newly elected BJP government under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta for “cleaning the mess” left behind. Modi’s remarks came after he inaugurated…

India’s current account deficit is expected to rise from 0.6% to 1.2% of GDP by FY26, influenced by trade conditions and global commodity prices. The oil trade deficit increased significantly in July 2025, reaching $27.35 billion. India’s current account deficit is projected to nearly double in the financial year 2025-26, increasing from 0.6 per cent…

With US President Donald Trump reviving his tariff agenda and global supply chains under pressure, calls for bolstering domestic production through “Make in India” have resurfaced. Over the last decade, the Government has rolled out various initiatives, most notably the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, aimed at boosting manufacturing and creating a strong electronics ecosystem.…

For the past few weeks, the economic discourse on tackling tariff hikes and the steps needed to overcome the resulting challenges from a potential dent in export demand has kept Indian businesses on their toes. Against this backdrop, the announcement of an imminent cut in GST rates has lifted trade sentiment, pushing many back to…

Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a significant economic surge, becoming the second fastest growing state in India. According to the latest report by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, the state’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth rate jumped from 5.5 percent to 8.9 percent. Chief Minister Mr. Yogi Adityanath’s advisor, Mr. Avnish Kumar Awasthi,…

सरकारी पूंजीगत व्यय और निर्यात में वृद्धि के चलते चालू वित्त वर्ष की अप्रैल-जून अवधि में भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था के 6.7 प्रतिशत की दर से बढ़ने की उम्मीद है। यह एक साल पहले की समान अवधि के 6.5 प्रतिशत से अधिक है। रेटिंग एजेंसी इक्रा का यह अनुमान आरबीआइ की मौद्रिक नीति समिति द्वारा लगाए गए…

The fall was sharper than the 2.1% contraction expected by economists polled by Reuters. Exports to the U.S. also continued to fall, dropping 10.1% in July. While the effects of the 15% tariffs will not show up until the August data, analysts have warned about their impact on the Japanese economy. Japan’s exports plunged 2.6%…

India’s recent goods and services tax (GST) cuts are expected to boost e-commerce sales by 15–20 per cent in high-value categories such as electronics, according to industry executives, as the government’s tax rationalisation encourages consumer spending ahead of the festive shopping season. E-commerce and quick-commerce companies are anticipating an additional surge in demand on top…

Vinit Sambre, Head – Equities at DSP Mutual Fund believes that 50% tariffs will inevitably have second-order effects—most notably by adding to inflationary pressures in the US and raising the risk of economic slowdown. These consequences, in turn, could compel the US to reassess and recalibrate its trade policy over time, he said in an…

The government is considering re-invoking anti-profiteering provisions for a limited period to ensure that businesses pass on indirect tax benefits to consumers, following the proposed overhaul of the goods and services tax (GST) regime, according to a senior official. “While the Centre remains committed to market-driven pricing, concerns over unfair profiteering cannot be ruled out…

JAKARTA, Aug 20 (Reuters) – Indonesia’s central bank cut interest rates again in a surprise move on Wednesday and flagged it could cut some more, as it stepped up support for Southeast Asia’s largest economy against the backdrop of global uncertainties. Bank Indonesia (BI) trimmed the benchmark 7-day reverse repurchase rate (IDCBRR=ECI), opens new tab…

India’s non-smartphone electronics exports have crossed the USD 14 billion mark in FY 2024-25, contributing to an overall electronics export of USD 38.57 billion, a 32.47 per cent jump from the previous year, according to the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC). While smartphones remain a key driver of exports, the surge in…

The imposition of higher tariffs by the US will significantly impact the micro, small and medium enterprise sector, which accounts for around 45% of India’s exports, while MSMEs in textiles, diamonds and chemicals are likely to be the most hit, a report by CRISIL Intelligence said. The US levies ad valorem duty of 25% on…

India’s private sector economy recorded its fastest growth since the start of survey data in December 2005, with the headline HSBC Flash India Composite PMI Output Index rising over four points to 65.2 from 61.1 in July, according to S&P Global on Thursday.   Read More…

The report noted that its analysis results show GDP growth at 6.9 per cent during the quarter, with Gross Value Added (GVA) estimated at 6.5 per cent. The Indian economy may have registered a strong growth rate of around 6.8 per cent to 7 per cent in the first quarter of the current financial year,…

Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile ‘Agni 5’ was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur in Odisha on August 20, 2025. The launch validated all operational and technical parameters. It was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command.   Read More…

Anchored by a deep home market which can act as a buffer against global trade volatility, the Indian retail sector is projected to nearly double to $1.93 trillion by 2030 from $1.06 trillion in 2024, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10 per cent, according to a Deloitte–FICCI report issued on Wednesday.…

India’s smartphone exports surged 30 percent on-year during the first half of calendar year 2025 to touch 40 million units, powered by a rush of iPhone shipment to the US ahead of the impending 25 percent tariff deadline at the end of August, with Apple’s exports rising 53 percent to cross the 20-million mark in…

Despite global uncertainties, exports of major textile commodities increased 5.37% to $3.1 billion in July 2025 compared to $2.94 billion in the year-ago period, the government said Wednesday. Despite global uncertainties, India’s textile exports continue to chart a positive growth trajectory, reaffirming the sector’s role as a key driver of employment, exports, and economic growth,”…

Strong government expenditure, strengthening rural demand, and buoyant services industry supported India’s economic growth to a median of 6.7% in the first quarter of FY26, according to an ET poll of 14 economists.   Read More…

Russian President Vladimir Putin is demanding that Ukraine give up all of the eastern Donbas region, renounce ambitions to join NATO, remain neutral and keep Western troops out of the country, three sources familiar with top-level Kremlin thinking told Reuters. The Russian president met Donald Trump in Alaska on Friday for the first Russia-U.S. summit…

Industry leaders on Wednesday called for expanding India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to secure preferential treatment in international markets, while stressing that sustainability and policy support will be critical for positioning India as a global manufacturing hub.   Read More…

Top 10 biggest oil and gas companies by market cap 2025: Saudi Aramco is valued at a staggering $1.55 trillion, making it the largest oil and gas company on the planet by market capitalisation.   Read More…

For more than two decades, Washington and New Delhi built a strategic partnership that was hailed as one of the great success stories of post–Cold War diplomacy. Today, that relationship is facing its most serious test in years — and India is signaling it has other options. “We’re in a situation in the U.S.-India relationship…

Sri Lanka’s former president Ranil Wickremesinghe has been arrested in connection with the alleged misuse of funds, police have said. He faces three charges related to trips he took abroad while serving as president. Wickremesinghe arrived at magistrates court in the capital Colombo on Friday, having already given a statement to the Criminal Investigations Department…

BERLIN, Aug 22 (Reuters) – Germany’s economy shrank by 0.3% in the second quarter compared with the first three months of the year, as demand from its top trading partner the United States slowed following months of buying ahead in anticipation of U.S. tariffs. The statistics office revised on Friday its preliminary reading of a…

Domestic fashion jewellery manufacturers are facing an onslaught of Chinese imports, which have surged 25% year-on-year, with alleged under-invoicing of shipments and wrong declaration of goods by importers to avoid anti-dumping duties making them almost 50% cheaper than locally produced ones, said industry executives.   Read More…

राष्ट्रीय स्वयंसेवक संघ के शताब्दी वर्ष में देश में हिंदू-मुस्लिम जैसे धार्मिक विवाद को कम करने का लक्ष्य भी तय किया गया है। यह युद्धों व संरक्षणवादी आर्थिकी निर्णयों से बदलते वैश्विक माहौल में देश के सर्वांगीण विकास के लिए जरूरी भी माना जा रहा है।   Read More…

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday announced that Canada is dropping retaliatory tariffs on US goods, aligning with Washington’s recent decision to exempt products covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).   Read More…

Action taken on complaints received by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan, the soybean crop was damaged due to the use of spurious herbicide.The Centre has initiated strict action against agrochemical companies producing spurious and substandard products after farmers in Madhya Pradesh reported crop damage caused by poor-quality herbicides. Acting on the directives of Union…

Trump has also targeted Brazil with a 50 per cent tariff over what he has termed as a “witch hunt” against former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is seen as an ally of Trump.   Read More…

India’s interest payments on outstanding debt have nearly tripled over the past decade and are projected to rise to ₹12.76 trillion in FY26, finance ministry data showed The surge reflects elevated borrowing costs as the government has continued to service loans contracted at higher rates, especially during the pandemic years, despite a moderation in bond…

The curtains have come down on the earnings season for the first quarter of this financial year. Continued weakness in consumer sentiment, global macroeconomic turbulence and operational headwinds made their presence felt across multiple sectors, even as some segments shone bright on the back of resilient demand and margin improvements.   Read More…

India’s envoy to Russia Vinay Kumar told news agency TASS in an interview that Russian companies in the machinery and electronics sectors are showing growing interest in employing Indian citizens. “At a broader level, there is manpower requirement in Russia and India has a skilled manpower. So at present, within the Russian regulations, framework of…

The Department of Posts on Saturday announced a temporary suspension of most international postal services to the United States, effective August 25, following new US regulations impacting international shipments. In the backdrop of US-India trade tensions and India’s Russian oil imports, EAM S Jaishankar stressed that national interest will guide India’s policies. Meanwhile, ED has…

India’s manufacturing sector is witnessing a quiet yet powerful revolution, driven by the ambitious Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme. With an outlay of ₹1.97 lakh crore, the scheme has become a cornerstone of India’s goal to elevate manufacturing’s share to 25% of GDP, positioning the country as a global industrial powerhouse. As of March 2025,…

The India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement talks are now on rough terrain, with the scheduled sixth round unlikely to take place. The 25 per cent reciprocal tariff has already come into force, meaning India’s exports to the US now face an additional 25 per cent duty over and above the existing MFN rates, with a few…

External affairs minister S Jaishankar said the recent experience has taught India neither to be dependent on a single supply chain or a single market, and suggested diversification as a hedging strategy for industry. His comment at the ET World Leaders Forum comes amid the steep tariffs imposed on Indian exporters by the US and…

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday, 26 August, emphasised that shared ancestral traditions have united people across undivided India for millennia, arguing that the DNA of all who have lived in the subcontinent for over 40,000 years is fundamentally the same.   Read More…

MUMBAI, Aug 26 (Reuters) – Indian bond traders are calling for central bank intervention as a sharp drop in institutional buying has pushed yields higher, threatening to stall monetary transmission, market participants said on Tuesday. The benchmark 10-year bond yield has jumped 24 basis points to 6.62% in August, including a 22-bp surge over the…

The source said that various methods to boost e-commerce exports are being explored, but there is a major difference of opinion among stakeholders regarding the inventory-based model of e-commerce. The Commerce and Industry Ministry has begun consultations with industry stakeholders ranging from major e-commerce players including American retail firms Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart to Indian…

The Finance Ministry, on August 18, had issued a notification doing away with the 11% tariff on cotton imports, comprising a 5% basic customs duty, 5% agriculture infrastructure and development cess and a 1% surcharge on both.   Read More…

The government is trying to speed up the rollout of export promotion mission to help exporters, a government official said on Thursday, a day after US imposed a total of 50 per cent tariffs on Indian shipments.   Read More…

India’s gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday.   Read More…

On the third and final day of his three-day lecture series in Delhi, RSS Sarasanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat indicated that the Sangh supported the demand that the sites of the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi and the Eidgah at Mathura be given to Hindus. Sangh swayamsevaks were free to associate themselves with any movement for these sites,…

Everyday food items such as UHT milk, pre-packaged paneer (chena), pizza bread, khakhra, chapati and roti will now attract no GST. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is likely to widen the scope of the nil tax slab, moving a range of essential products from 5% and 18% to zero duty. Everyday food items…

Plans are being drawn up to explore new markets, increase outreach, and give special attention to sectors such as textiles and gems and jewellery, which are likely to be among the hardest hit by the tariff.   Read More…

India’s specialty fertiliser industry is bracing for renewed supply challenges as China prepares to reimpose export restrictions from October, potentially triggering price hikes that will directly impact farmers, a senior industry official said on Saturday.   Read More…

Malhotra said the central government and the RBI had launched the Jan Dhan Yojana in collaboration with banks 11 years ago, leading to development across the nation. Indore: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Saturday said India will become the world’s third largest economy soon, and credited the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan…

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) pulled out Rs 34,993 crore from Indian equities in August, their sharpest retreat this year, as US tariff shocks and weak June-quarter earnings weighed on sentiment. The outflows pushed year-to-date FII selling past Rs 1.3 lakh crore, raising concerns about India’s place in global portfolios, even as policy reforms and stronger-than-expected…

India is showcasing missiles, drones, and advanced defence technologies to strengthen its position as a global arms exporter, highlighting indigenous innovations, reducing import dependence, and boosting strategic partnerships to achieve self-reliance and expand its presence in the international defence market.    Read More…

ISRO signed a technology transfer agreement with HAL for Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) production, marking INSPACe’s 100th such deal. The pact, signed in Bengaluru, aims to complete the transfer within 24 months and highlights growing private sector involvement in India’s space industry. HAL outbid an Adani-backed consortium.   Read More…

The Government of India is expected to announce the forthcoming cohort of beneficiaries under the IndiaAI Mission, with approximately eight indigenous AI enterprises likely to be selected for foundational model development support. Among the anticipated recipients is BharatGen, a consortium comprising researchers from the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). This initiative seeks to advance the…

C.P Radhakrishnan was sworn in today as the 15th Vice President of India in a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, administered by President Droupadi Murmu. Dressed in a red kurta, Radhakrishnan took oath in English in the name of God. The 67‑year‑old, representing the NDA, defeated Opposition nominee B. Sudershan Reddy by 152 votes in the…

India and Mauritius are not just partners but family, PM Modi said. Mauritius is an important pillar of India’s Neighbourhood First policy and Vision Mahasagar, he added.   Read More…

Nepal has made history once again. The country’s first female Chief Justice, Sushila Karki, has now become its first female Prime Minister. She was sworn in by President Ramchandra Paudel at his office, Sheetal Niwas, on Friday. It followed the dissolution of the elected government headed by K P Sharma Oli. Karki and the Gen…

India’s quest to achieve Net Zero by 2070 gained fresh momentum today as Union Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, called upon scientists, industry leaders, startups and young researchers to make India a global hub of green hydrogen innovation. Read More…

The Ministry of Culture had launched the ‘Gyan Bharatam’, a landmark national initiative dedicated to preserving, digitising, and disseminating India’s manuscript heritage. To mark this occasion, the Ministry had organised the first-ever ‘Gyan Bharatam’ International Conference on ‘Reclaiming India’s Knowledge Legacy through Manuscript Heritage.   Read More…

HCL Technologies has launched HCL Unica+, an AI-first marketing tech platform in India designed for the Intelligence Economy. It promises hyper-personalised engagement across India’s multi-lingual market of 800+ million internet users. Investors are watching as the platform aims for scale, trust, and real-time precision in digital marketing.   Read More…

The Tamil Nadu government has launched TN SPARK, a pilot programme introducing AI, robotics, coding, and digital tools in government schools. Implemented in 85 schools in Coimbatore for Classes 6–9, it provides bilingual textbooks, hi-tech labs, and trained teachers to bridge the technology gap and enhance students’ future-ready skills.   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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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’…

Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh urged global powers to draw lessons from India’s Operation Sindoor, highlighting the importance of clear objectives and swift conflict termination once aims are achieved. He warned against prolonged wars, stressing that continuing beyond objectives drains resources and harms national readiness.   Read More…

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) revealed that audits using artificial intelligence and machine learning detected many fraudulent cases in state welfare and beneficiary schemes. Remote auditing tools helped expose misuse of funds and ineligible claims. The CAG plans to expand digital audits nationwide for greater accountability.   Read More…

A special NIA court in Jammu granted an additional 45-day remand for Bashir Ahmad Jothat and Parvaiz Ahmad, who were arrested on June 22 under UAPA for allegedly harbouring terrorists involved in the April 22 Pahalgam attack. Crucial forensic, DNA and mobile data reports are still awaited.   Read More…

India expects Saudi Arabia to take into consideration “mutual interests and sensitivities” in the bilateral strategic partnership, the external affairs ministry said on Friday in the context of the mutual defence agreement signed by Pakistan and Saudi Arabia that has significant ramifications for regional security. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed…

After US President Donald Trump’s move to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas (around 9 million or 90 lakh Indian rupees) — to be paid by employers who sponsor technically skilled overseas staff into the US — Indians are the most worried group. And data can mostly tell you why.   Read More…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Union Minister of External Affairs Jaishankar are set to meet in New York during the UNGA session. Their discussions are expected to cover trade negotiations and the recent increase in H-1B visa fees implemented by the Trump administration. This meeting occurs alongside significant UN events, including commemorations and…

The new tax regime, approved at the 56th meeting of the GST Council earlier this month, reduces the existing four-slab structure, 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28% to two primary slabs of 5% and 18%. The Union Government’s comprehensive overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), referred to as ‘GST 2.0’, came into effect on…

Nitin Agrawal of Oza Holdings highlights South Africa’s easing mining regulations and infrastructure privatization as significant opportunities for Indian businesses. Addressing a delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industry, Agrawal emphasized the potential for Indian companies to contribute to rail services, mineral beneficiation, and skills transfer, fostering a growing India-South Africa partnership in mining and…

The BSF’s Drone Warfare School in Tekanpur, Madhya Pradesh, will soon graduate 47 “drone commandos”, the force’s first cohort trained in drone piloting, surveillance, combat, and counter-UAV operations. Established post-Operation Sindoor, the school also offers leadership courses for officers to strategise drone warfare.   Read More…

Indian equity markets opened lower on Monday, with IT giants like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech and Tech Mahindra dropping up to 6%. The plunge comes in reaction to the U.S. enacting a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applicants, a move seen as threatening cost structures and outsourcing models.   Read More…

Austria is offering engineering and STEM-focused master’s programmes via its technical universities (TU Wien, TU Graz, TU Leoben) with modest fees and English-taught courses. The new India-Austria pact, via VFS, allows Indian graduates to earn hands-on industry exposure, work while studying, and post-graduation work visas for enhanced mobility.   Read More…

India is developing ‘bodyguard satellites’ to protect its spacecraft from potential threats, prompted by a near miss with a satellite from a neighboring country in mid-2024. This initiative is part of a larger plan to enhance India’s space security, including deploying surveillance satellites and collaborating with startups for advanced tracking solutions.   Read More…

Selling of products and services by US companies in India is likely to get easier with the two countries renegotiating a trade deal, with focus on facilitating digital The two countries have agreed not to demand information concerning source code or other proprietary knowledge, and access to a particular technology, production process, etc, as a…

The Union Government’s comprehensive overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), referred to as ‘GST 2.0’, came into effect on Monday, coinciding with the onset of Navratri. The new regime introduces a simplified tax structure, featuring reduced rates on essential goods and steeper levies on luxury and demerit items. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in…

The H-1B visa program has once again become a subject of debate after the Trump administration announced a major change. According to the new rule, companies in the United States that intend to employ foreign professionals will now be required to pay a hefty fee of $100,000, which amounts to nearly Rs 85 lakh. This…

China’s export engine remains strong, heading towards a record trade surplus by finding new markets in India, Africa, and Southeast Asia. This surge is causing international alarm, with countries weighing the impact on domestic industries against antagonizing Beijing.   Read More…

Gold has rallied in recent years as factors like geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties, and Trump tariffs have triggered safe-haven buying. Five years ago (September 19, 2020), spot gold (24K) was trading at Rs 51,619 per 10 gram on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX). The price has now increased to Rs 1,09,388. A year…

In a landmark GST Council decision, the compensation cess of ₹400 per tonne on coal has been removed, and the GST rate increased from 5% to 18%. This will lower coal’s tax burden, reduce power generation costs by ~17-18 paise/kWh, release locked tax credits, and promote self-reliance.   Read More…

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Morocco’s Defence Minister Abdeltif Loudiyi inked a Memorandum of Understanding in Rabat to deepen defence cooperation, covering joint exercises, military training, counter-terrorism, cyber defence, and more. India also inaugurated a new Defence Wing at its Rabat embassy to drive upcoming collaborations.   Read More…

As Washington and Delhi work on a trade deal that had stalled over the imposition of tariffs and Indian purchase of Russian oil, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, following his meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New York, has said “India is a relationship of critical importance” to the US and flagged “trade, defence, energy,…

Kolkata and its suburbs on Tuesday woke up to the third-wettest September day since 1978, recording a rainfall of 251.4mm in 24 hours.   Read More…

India US trade deal: After much back and forth, the India-US trade deal is suddenly back on the agenda again. As a high-level Indian team of officials has landed in Washington to resume negotiations for the much-delayed trade deal, there are indications that the endgame seems near.   Read More…

This next generation missile is designed to cover a range of up to 2,000 kilometres and is equipped with various advanced features. India has successfully carried out test firing of Agni-Prime missile from a rail-based mobile launcher system, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. This next generation missile is designed to cover a range…

Tensions escalated in Leh as protesters demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule rights clashed with police. Four people died, dozens were injured, and a BJP office was torched during the unrest. Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike and urged calm amid curfews and mounting unrest.   Read More…

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced India plans to increase its energy imports from the US, aiming to deepen cooperation and ease bilateral trade tensions. He said the US will play a key role in India’s energy security strategy, aligning with ongoing trade negotiations.   Read More…

India carried out a first-of-its-kind test launch of the intermediate-range Agni-Prime missile using a rail-based mobile launcher. The DRDO-led exercise demonstrated cross-country launch capability, rapid deployment, and stealth mobility. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the milestone as a strategic breakthrough.   Read More…

India dispatched three container loads of relief materials, including food, tents, water purifiers, medicines, and hygiene kits, to Kabul through Iran’s Chabahar port. The consignment was handed over to Afghan authorities, reinforcing New Delhi’s ongoing humanitarian support for communities affected by the deadly earthquake.   Read More…

The Defence Ministry inked a ₹62,370-crore contract with HAL for 97 Tejas Mk 1A light combat aircraft, including 68 single-seaters and 29 twin variants. Deliveries will begin in 2027–28 and continue over six years, with over 64 % indigenous content to boost India’s aerospace ecosystem.   Read More…

At the UP Industrial Trade Show, PM Modi called on Indian manufacturers to turn disruption into opportunity. He urged building everything domestically—from semiconductors to ships—and warned that dependence on foreign supply chains undermines growth. Reforms like the GST overhaul are intended to fuel this self-reliant industrial vision.   Read More…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged people to adopt ‘Swadeshi’ in their buying-selling culture to strengthen local industries and make India self-reliant. “For me, Swadeshi means that no matter which country the brand is from, it should be made in India. It should be made by the youth of the country and should have…

President Donald Trump has said that he will put import taxes of 100 per cent on pharmaceutical drugs, 50 per cent on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30 per cent on upholstered furniture and 25 per cent on heavy trucks starting on October 1. The posts on his social media site on Thursday showed that…

Overall smartphone exports from India increased 39% year-on-year to $1.53 billion August 2025, while exports to the US specifically doubled to $965 million from $388 million in August 2024, said industry body India Cellular Electronics Association (ICEA) which represents Apple India.   Read More…

India dismissed Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s remarks at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) as “absurd theatrics”, recalling that Islamabad had “pleaded” for a ceasefire during Operation Sindoor and reiterating that no third party has a role in disputes between the two countries. The response came from First Secretary in India’s Permanent Mission to the…

Minister Scindia says, “BSNL’s swadeshi 4G (fully upgradable to 5G) network on C-DoT core Tejas RAN, and TCS’s integration marks a historic step towards Viksit Bharat.” This initiative aims to reinforce India’s telecom self-reliance.   Read More…

VIT University’s GraVITas 2025 began in Vellore with 207 events and 40,000 participants. Founder-Chancellor Dr. G. Viswanathan urged greater investment in education and research to achieve India’s 2047 development goals. Abu Dhabi’s Majed Ali Al Mansoori emphasized innovation’s human impact, inspiring students to pursue science-driven solutions for global challenges.   Read More…

The FBI has fired agents who were photographed kneeling during a racial justice protest in Washington that followed the 2020 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, three people familiar with the matter said Friday. The bureau last spring had reassigned the agents but has since fired them, said the people,…

The Ministry of Science and Technology will postpone its National Science and Technology Survey due to poor response from private R&D firms. While 73% of government bodies submitted data, only 35% of industry and 9% of MNCs responded. The deadline may extend to November 30, delaying publication until December.   Read More…

India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 4.698 billion to USD 702.966 billion in the week ending September 12, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s latest Weekly Statistical Supplement. This marks the third consecutive weekly increase, with the reserves crossing the much-awaited USD 700 billion mark. The RBI data showed that foreign currency assets…

Sridhar Vembu, the founder of Zoho Corporation, took an unusual route to building one of the world’s leading software companies. He left behind a high-paying job in the United States, and returned to rural India with a bold vision: to build a global tech company from a village without any external funding.   Read More…

Odia engineers working overseas have lauded India’s inaugural chip development, applauding institutions like NIT-R and Parala Maharaj Engineering for producing three domestically designed chips. They say this breakthrough could reduce import dependency, boost high-tech employment, and inspire India’s next generation of semiconductor innovators.   Read More…

At World Food India 2025, global and domestic companies pledged around ₹1.02 lakh crore in investment towards India’s food processing sector. These deals promise significant expansion, value addition, and employment creation. The push aims to reduce agricultural waste, boost processed food output, and raise incomes across states.   Read More…

Arattai, a “Made in India” messaging app developed by Zoho, has surged to the number-one spot in social networking on the App Store, surpassing WhatsApp, Telegram, and others. It emphasises privacy, promises no data tracking, and is gaining traction amid growing support for indigenous digital platforms.   Read More…

After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threw his support behind the U.S. peace plan for Gaza, the question now is whether Hamas will agree. Hamas faces a bitter tradeoff, the proposal demands that the group effectively surrender in return for uncertain gains. But if it rejects the deal, the U.S. could give Israel an even…

YouTube has agreed to pay $22 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump after the company suspended his account over the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, according to a court filing Monday. The online video platform, a subsidiary of Google parent Alphabet, is the latest Big Tech firm to settle…

India and Bhutan will soon be connected by rail, as the Ministry of Railways announced two major cross-border projects on Monday. The projects will link Bhutan’s industrial towns of Gelephu and Samtse with Kokrajhar and Banarhat in Assam, with a total investment of Rs 4,033 crore. Fully funded by India, these railway connections are expected…

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced that India’s pharma exports, currently at $27.8 billion, are expected to surpass $30 billion by year-end. The domestic market, valued at $60 billion today, is projected to reach $130 billion by 2030. A new MoU with Uttar Pradesh will spur biopharma innovation.   Read More…

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh hailed Operation Sindoor as a model of tri-services integration, where IAF’s IACCS, Army’s Akashteer, and Navy’s Trigun worked in tandem to deliver unified real-time command, enhance situational awareness, and reduce fratricide risk. He called jointness indispensable in evolving warfare.   Read More…

The India-European Free Trade Association Trade & Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) goes live on 1 October 2025. The pact includes a binding $100 billion investment commitment and aims to generate 1 million jobs over 15 years. It opens markets in goods, services, IPR, and professional mobility.   Read More…

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the NIELIT Digital University platform to democratize access to high-quality digital education in AI, cybersecurity, semiconductors, and more. Simultaneously, five new NIELIT centres in Muzaffarpur, Balasore, Tirupati, Lunglei and Daman were formally launched.   Read More…

At the Valdai forum in Sochi, President Putin directed his government to address the trade imbalance caused by India’s heavy crude imports. Moscow plans to increase purchases of Indian agricultural goods, medicines, and other products to level bilateral trade. He also described ties with New Delhi as “special.”   Read More…

Zoho-backed Arattai has seen downloads soar to 3.5 lakh in three days, riding India’s digital swadeshi wave. With multilingual support and encrypted calls, it aims to be a trusted homegrown alternative. Yet, retention, network effects, and missing chat encryption remain hurdles as it seeks to challenge global messaging giants.   Read More…

India’s MeitY has unveiled draft rules under the PROG Act, 2025, banning real money online gaming. The proposed framework establishes the Online Gaming Authority of India to regulate, register, and penalize games and platforms. Esports and social games will be promoted separately. Public feedback is invited until October 31   Read More…

Tata Consultancy Services will be the first Indian IT firm to report earnings after President Trump’s move to raise H-1B visa fees to $100,000. The hike threatens sector-wide profit margins, with TCS shares tumbling and layoffs underway. Analysts warn of talent shortages, rising wages, and weakened revenue growth across the industry.   Read More…

The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday announced a set of measures aimed at improving credit flow to the real economy, keeping the key repo rate unchanged at 5.5%   Read More…

At the World Para Athletics Championships in Delhi, Nishad Kumar won his first major title, taking gold in the men’s high jump T47 with a leap of 2.14 m, defeating American legend Roderick Townsend for the first time.   Read More…

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi issued a stern warning to Pakistan, stating it must cease state-sponsored terrorism if it wishes to “retain place in geography.” He added India will not exhibit the restraint shown during Operation Sindoor 1.0 and called on troops to remain ready for action.   Read More…

Sir Creek, a 96 km tidal estuary between Gujarat and Sindh, remains disputed over maritime boundaries and control. India cites the 1925 map and the thalweg principle, while Pakistan leans on the 1914 resolution. Rajnath Singh warned any Pakistani “misadventure” would invite a response capable of altering geography.   Read More…

ISRO will send Vyommitra, a semi-humanoid robot, into space this December as part of the Gaganyaan mission. Designed to mimic human functions, Vyommitra will test life-support systems and assist with communication and mechanical tasks. This milestone marks India’s bold step toward crewed spaceflight and autonomous exploration beyond Earth.   Read More…

A federal judge on Sunday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying any National Guard units to Oregon, after a legal whirlwind that began hours earlier when the president sent California troops to Portland to protect federal buildings from ongoing protests. During a hastily called evening telephone hearing, US District Judge Karin Immergut granted the…

Exports not only boost business growth but also make Indian factories greener, a study by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow, has found after analysing two decades of firm-level data Described as the first-of-its-kind, the study examined whether export orientation encourages Indian manufacturing companies to adopt greener practices. Led by Chandan Sharma, professor of…

Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Ltd plans to pump in Rs 13,226 crore to ramp up its aluminium capacity to 3.1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) by FY28, sources said The current capacity of the company is 2.4 MTPA. Vedanta Ltd is anchoring aluminium at the centre of its growth strategy, with an expansion plan that will…

Zoho’s instant messaging app Arattai witnessed a 100x jump in traffic in the past three days, co-founder Sridhar Vembu said on Monday in a post on X. The new sign-ups crossed 350,000 from 3,000 a day. The Chennai-headquartered software firm intends to add more infrastructure to the Arattai app, which is seen as a potential…

The Indian Navy is set to commission Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at a ceremonial event scheduled to be held on 06 Oct 2025 at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.   Read More…

The Ministry of Textiles has launched a six-to-nine-month ‘Swadeshi Campaign’ to stimulate demand for handloom, handicraft, and textile products in India. It aims to reconnect youth and urban consumers with Indian textiles, empower artisans and MSMEs, and align with Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.   Read More…

For the first time, India’s INS Vikrant and the UK’s HMS Prince of Wales are spearheading their nations’ carrier strike groups in Exercise Konkan-25. Deployed in the western Indian Ocean from October 5–12, the joint drills will include complex maritime warfare, cross-deck operations, and interoperability training.   Read More…

Sridhar Vembu, the founder of Zoho Corporation and the man behind India’s Arattai messaging app, responded to a post by Nick Huber, the founder of TheSweatyStartup.com. Huber expressed concerns over the excessive energy demands of AI in the US. Commenting on this, Vembu said the energy-hungry nature of current AI is a serious concern for…

Founded in 2021, Gurugram-based The Wellness Co. offers advanced therapies like cryotherapy, hyperbaric oxygen, and red light treatment across 14 centres. With AI-driven personalization and a B2C model, it’s redefining preventive healthcare in India. A 20-acre Bangalore retreat and expansion plans mark its next leap in the booming wellness market.   Read More…

CEO of NITI Aayog said he was hopeful that a trade agreement would be concluded between India and the US soon, before US tariffs really impact Indian exporters after November. India should lower tariffs and dismantle non-tariff barriers across the value chain, as opening its markets is critical to improving competitiveness in manufacturing, NITI Aayog…

India’s trade position risks losing ground in global markets without increased exports to China and reduced import duties on raw materials, warned the head of a government policy think tank on Monday NITI Aayog CEO BVR. Subrahmanyam emphasised that strengthening trade relations with China is crucial for enhancing India’s manufacturing exports, particularly as Asia emerges…

During his visit to Australia, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will ink three key defence agreements focusing on information sharing, maritime security, and joint military operations. The accords aim to deepen strategic coordination amid evolving Indo-Pacific dynamics and strengthen the bilateral defence partnership.   Read More…

On his first trip to India as PM, Keir Starmer arrives with a 100-member business delegation amid soaring expectations. Talks with Prime Minister Modi will focus on fintech, bilateral trade under the newly signed FTA, and defence cooperation, especially in emerging technologies and jet engines.   Read More…

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Israel and Hamas had agreed on the first phase of his Gaza peace plan, hailing it as a “historic and unprecedented” step to ending the two-year-old war. Palestinian militant group Hamas would release all hostages while Israel would pull its troops back to an agreed on line, Trump…

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s second space traveler, hailed the Axiom-4 mission as a gateway to microgravity research. His 18-day space stay supported experiments for Gaganyaan, India’s space station, and lunar plans. Shukla urged innovation, resilience, and failure-embracing culture to fuel India’s scientific future and solve Earth-bound challenges through space research.   Read More…

United Nations General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock has said the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, as announced by US President Donald Trump, finally offers “a ray of hope after more than 700 days of death, destruction, and despair.” Baerbock on Wednesday said the moment must be seized to fully implement the agreement, end the…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed the agreement reached on the first phase of the peace plan for West Asia proposed by US President Donald Trump, under which Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause hostilities in Gaza. In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi described the development as a positive…

Hyperbots, Stimuler, and Smallest AI—three Indian-origin startups—have been selected for Amazon’s AWS Generative AI Accelerator 2025. The eight-week program offers $1M in AWS credits, mentorship, and tech access. These startups are innovating in finance automation, voice AI, and English learning, marking India’s growing influence in global GenAI development.   Read More…

Addressing a session at India Mobile Congress 2025, MoS Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar said India is transforming innovation from an elite pursuit to a “people’s movement.” Under PM Modi’s vision, programs like Atal Tinkering Labs, Startup India, and Digital India are ensuring innovation reaches every citizen, be it in tier-3 towns or college dorms.  …

About 1,000 protesters marched in Madagascar’s capital on Thursday, clashing with police who used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse them in the third week of what has been the most significant unrest in years in the Indian Ocean island nation. Police could be seen patrolling the streets of Antananarivo in armored cars and…

Israel’s Cabinet early Friday approved President Donald Trump’s plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all the remaining hostages held by Hamas, a key step toward ending a ruinous two-year war that has destabilized the Middle East. A brief statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the Cabinet approved…

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed Friday to speed up construction of a multi-layered air defence system as part of efforts to counter “enemy threats”. Lai’s government has been under US pressure to improve it ability to defend itself against a potential attack by China, which claims the island is part of its territory. “We will…

Physicists Clarke, Devoret, and Martinis won the 2025 Nobel Prize for proving quantum mechanics applies beyond the microscopic realm. Their 1985 experiments revealed quantum tunneling in electric circuits, laying the foundation for quantum computing. This breakthrough birthed “Quantronics,” merging quantum physics with electronics to reshape modern technology and scientific understanding.   Read More…

In response to rising drone threats during Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army has deployed SAKSHAM, an indigenously developed counter-UAS grid featuring both soft-kill and hard-kill capabilities. The system integrates real-time detection, tracking, identification, and neutralisation to secure tactical airspace over frontline zones.   Read More…

India must negotiate carefully and on equal terms, ensuring reciprocity and preserving strategic autonomy, says Global Trade Research Initiative. The fresh round of US-China trade tensions has created new uncertainties over India’s trade prospects. While it may give some export sectors an edge over China in the US market, the higher tariff could also lead…

Abdul Alim, who has spent 11 years at Sridhar Vembu’s Zoho, shared his inspiring journey on LinkedIn. He began his career at the company as a security guard and gradually worked his way up to become a software engineer. A software development engineer at Sridhar Vembu’s Zoho didn’t join the company as a fresher or…

New Delhi: India’s merchandise trade deficit is expected to have widened to USD 28.0 billion in September 2025, up from USD 26.5 billion in August, according to a report by Union Bank of India. The increase in the trade gap is driven primarily by a sharp rise in gold imports, which nearly doubled month-on-month despite…

A new $100,000 fee for H1-B visa applicants, introduced by President Trump, may curb foreign tech hiring in the US. India, which accounts for 71% of H1-B approvals, has produced global CEOs like Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella, and Arvind Krishna—whose careers began with this visa. TCS plans local hiring.   Read More…

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics for explaining how technological progress drives sustained growth. Mokyr emphasized the flow of useful knowledge, while Aghion and Howitt’s “creative destruction” model showed how innovation replaces outdated products, reshaping economies through continuous renewal and competition.   Read More…

In the run-up to the high-stakes Bihar Assembly elections, PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged BJP workers to encourage people in their areas to vote in groups to protect the state from falling into what he described as the “misrule” of the RJD-Congress alliance. Speaking during a virtual interaction with party workers under the BJP…

The Ministry of Defence has inked a ₹659.47 crore contract to procure advanced Night Sight (Image Intensifier) systems and accessories for the Indian Army’s 7.62×51 mm SIG 716 assault rifles. With over 51% indigenous content, these night sights can engage targets up to 500 metres under starlight.   Read More…

The European Union (EU) and India conducted a first-of-its-kind counter-terrorism training from October 13 -15 aimed at protecting critical infrastructure and soft targets against emerging threats from unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones as they are commonly known. The European External Action Service (EEAS), the EU’s diplomatic service, said in a statement, “The three-day exercise…

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised him New Delhi will stop buying Russian oil, months after Trump slapped punitive tariffs over the purchases. “He’s assured me there will be no oil purchased from Russia,” Trump told reporters. “You know, you can’t do it immediately. It’s a little…

During a meeting in New Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh discussed enhancing India–Brazil defence ties and proposed supplying Akash surface-to-air missiles to Brazil. The dialogue also covered cooperation in aerospace, joint exercises, defence exports, and technology sharing to deepen bilateral strategic engagement. Read More…

India and Ethiopia convened their first Joint Defence Cooperation (JDC) meeting in New Delhi, co-chaired by senior officials from both nations. They reviewed existing defence ties and explored expanded collaboration in training, joint exercises, medical support, and defence industry engagement under a newly formed institutional framework.   Read More…

More than 150 Maoists led by senior Naxal leader Rupesh and woman commander Ranita in-charge of Maad division of Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKZC) will surrender before the Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai and Home Minister Vijay Sharma in Jagdalpur (Bastar) on Friday. Welcoming the move, Sharma said that the Maoist rebels in large strength…

Hours after US President Donald Trump claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him that New Delhi would stop purchasing Russian oil, the Ministry of External Affairs clarified that no conversation between the two leaders took place yesterday. The Ministry iterated that its energy sourcing policy remains consistently focused on safeguarding the interests of Indian…

France’s latest political crisis eased — for now — when Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu survived two consecutive no-confidence votes on Thursday, averting another government collapse and giving President Emmanuel Macron a respite before an even tougher fight over the national budget. The immediate danger may have receded but the core problem is still very much…

Perplexity unveiled a new AI-powered language learning feature, offering immersive, card-based experiences beyond text. CEO Aravind Srinivas showcased its real-world utility for travelers, with dynamic phrase generation for scenarios like a trip to Korea. The tool aims to make mastering foreign languages more engaging for learners and global explorers.   Read More…

At GFF 2025, Paytm launched its AI Soundbox, a multilingual smart assistant for small businesses. CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma called it a leap beyond payments—like a smartphone for merchants. The device offers real-time insights and global recognition, marking India’s entry into the intelligence revolution in inclusive fintech innovation.   Read More…

Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw invited former UK PM Rishi Sunak to the AI Impact Summit 2026, set for February in New Delhi. Announced by PM Modi, the summit will be the Global South’s first major AI forum, aiming to drive responsible innovation, inclusive growth, and global cooperation in emerging technologies.   Read More…

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurated HAL Nashik’s third production line for LCA Tejas Mk 1A and second line for HTT-40, flagging off the first locally built Mk 1A. He described the milestone as emblematic of India’s growing defence self-reliance and pledged to push for 100 % indigenous manufacturing.   Read More…

At the inauguration of new production lines for Tejas and HTT-40 in Nashik, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh affirmed India’s ambition to move from 65% domestic defence manufacturing to full self-reliance. He warned that import dependency creates strategic vulnerabilities and pledged fiscal and policy support.   Read More…

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and UP CM Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate the first batch of BrahMos missiles produced at the Lucknow unit. This facility part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor handles end-to-end missile manufacturing. The event also includes inaugurating the booster building and showcasing missile systems.   Read More…