India

India may escape US sanctions for buying Russian S-400 missile defense systems

The US had earlier warned that the deal could prompt a sanction imposed on India under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).

16 hours ago

US clears sale of $1 billion naval guns to India, ensuring supremacy in Arabian Sea

The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said that the government has approved military sale to India of up to 13 MK-45 5 inch/62 calibre naval guns.

1 day ago

Here's what rising air pollution can do to your skin

Toxic high pollution in the Delhi-NCR is not only taking a toll on people's health but is also adversely affecting their skin.

2 days ago

Russia says India delaying signing helicopters deal: Executive

India and Russia signed a deal in 2015 under Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' programme.

5 days ago

Climate change to hit health of Indian children hard: Study

According to a study, with its huge population and high rates of healthcare inequality, poverty, and malnutrition, few countries are likely to suffer from the health effects of climate change as much as India.

8 days ago

India dependent on cash more than ever despite push to boost digital economy

Central bank data shows that since the controversial demonetization gambit, currency in circulation has grown, rising 17 percent to 21.1 trillion rupees as of the end of March 2019.

8 days ago

India's GDP growth likely to slip to 4% in Fiscal 2020: Report

As industrial production contracted stood at just 4.3 percent in September, it is the sector's worst performance since October 2011.

9 days ago

UK academics protest as Cambridge fellow told to go back to India

Dr. Asiya Islam's application for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) was refused by the UK Home Office last week on the grounds that she had been out of Britain for longer than the stipulated period for such an application.

10 days ago

India-ASEAN bilateral trade to reach $300 billion by 2025: Report

The concentration of India's exports items to ASEAN economies is very high in the top 20 commodities.

10 days ago

Cotton industry slump due to US-China trade war, says Union textile minister Smriti Irani

Smriti Irani addressed the Indian Cotton Conference 2019 which focused on the branding of India as the most potential organic cotton producing country across the globe.

11 days ago

Indian export to US increased by $755 million due to trade war with China: Report

Trade diversion effects for India were smaller compared some other countries, "but still substantial".

16 days ago

Asia trade pact doesn't reflect India's interests, decided not to join: PM Modi

The RCEP is backed by China and also brings in the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand.

17 days ago

Talks on Asian trade deal 'conclusive', says Thai minister

The prospects of reaching agreement on the 16-nation RCEP, which is backed by China, were thrown into doubt by last-minute demands from India ahead of meetings in Bangkok.

18 days ago

Even after growth rate cut to 6.1%, Indian economy remains 'very strong': IMF

India and China with their projected growth rate of 6.1 percent for the current year share the top rank among major economies.

Oct 16, 2019

Pakistan pushes fake currency to finance terror in India; risks getting blacklisted by FATF

Senior officials have claimed that the counterfeit currency is entering Indian soil through diplomatic channels in Nepal, Bangladesh and other countries.

Oct 9, 2019

Gold sales likely to decline 50% on Dhanteras due to weakening demand

Gold imports have nosedived due to higher prices and an increase in import duty.

Oct 9, 2019

'Told cook to not use onions': Sheikh Hasina on India's export ban; netizens laud her witty response

Sheikh Hasina's remark was related to the Indian government's decision to stop the import of onions from September 29.

Oct 5, 2019

Keep friendly relations with India in mind: MEA Raveesh Kumar on Malaysian PM's remarks

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar responded to the claims stating that the Instrument of Accession was signed by Jammu and Kashmir like all other princely states.

Oct 4, 2019

Scrapping Article 370 in J&K is correction of mistake, says senior lawyer Harish Salve

Harish Salve said that the Supreme Court will hear the matter and decide if there was anything wrong.

Oct 3, 2019

Is India really open defecation free? Data raises concern

Though several latrines were constructed between 2014-19, the NSSO data of October 2018 showed that 33 percent rural population do not use toilets and 36 percent do not have the access to one.

Oct 2, 2019