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India among 'attractive' emerging markets for investment: Report

According to analysts at UBS, "We upgrade EM equities (MSCI EM) to Attractive, reflecting a constructive macro backdrop, and improving financial conditions on the back of Fed easing and a softer US dollar. Our preferred markets are Mainland China, India, Brazil, and Indonesia".

24 days ago

Fact Check: Has Pakistan declared Salman Khan terrorist for mentioning Balochistan separate from Pakistan at the Riyadh Forum?

Pakistan declares Salman Khan terrorist? Meme-fest row amid actor's viral Balochistan remark

No Indian or Pakistani government official statement, notification, or entry was found on Pakistan's National Counter Terrorism Authority (NCTA) proscribed persons page or any Ministry of Interior/provincial Home Department gazette, which notified Salman Khan's inclusion in the Fourth Schedule.

25 days ago

1.3 million children forced to work as labourers in Pakistan's Sindh

According to the survey, around two-thirds of 1.3 million children were engaged in the agriculture sector, followed by 12.4 per cent in manufacturing, while 10.8 per cent in wholesale/retail trade, a report published on the website of Pakistan daily Dawn said.

25 days ago

India vs Australis ODI: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli shine as India clinches final ODI win over Australia

India clinch final ODI win over Australia; Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli lead the team India to victory

That brought Rohit and Virat together, as India's most experienced batting pair proved their high potential. Rohit's stroke play was sharp, hitting 13 fours and three sixes in his 121 not out off 125 balls, while Kohli's composure was steady in scoring an unbeaten 74 off 81 deliveries, with seven boundaries.

26 days ago

india vs Australia ODI 2025: Virat Kohli out for 0, Rohit Sharma flops on ODI comebacks in Perth

IND v AUS: Virat Kohli registers successive ducks in ODIs for the first time

After bagging a duck in the rain-hit first ODI in Perth, Kohli's return to playing at the Adelaide Oval, where he has scored five international centuries - the most for any ground in his career – was expected to get him some runs under his belt, especially with a huge crowd of Indian fans present at the venue.

28 days ago

India's tough stance: No Diwali sweets exchanged with Pakistan Rangers at Rajasthan border

For decades, Indian and Pakistani soldiers have exchanged sweets and greetings on national and religious occasions such as Independence Day, Republic Day, Holi, Diwali, and Eid — a gesture symbolising goodwill and mutual respect despite tensions.

Oct 21, 2025

ISI picks Babbar Khalsa to lead unified terror network, launches massive recruitment drive

In all there are 41 groups and of these some are sympathetic towards the cause, while others take up the issue through violent means. While trying to revive one movement, the ISI felt that all these groups should work under one umbrella. Hence, it decided to let the BKI take the lead role, while the rest could work under its umbrella.

Oct 21, 2025

Apple iPhone 15 becomes best-selling smartphone globally in Q3 2024

India ranks second globally in refurbished smartphone growth: Report

Apple's iPhones drove growth, with refurbished iPhone sales in India increasing by 19 per cent, fuelled by strong demand for premium models like the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 series, according to the report from global market research firm Counterpoint Research.

Oct 20, 2025

War abroad, turmoil within: Pakistan's costly gamble against Afghanistan

Pakistan has stated with no proof that the Afghan Taliban is backing the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The TTP has inflicted heavy losses on the Pakistan Army, and statistics for this year show that in the first three quarters of 2025, the army has lost 2,400 of its personnel.

Oct 18, 2025

India to reopen Embassy in Kabul, upgrade ties with Taliban: EAM Jaishankar

US interested in deepening energy cooperation with India, discussions on: Centre

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement that, where the US is concerned, "we have for many years sought to expand our energy procurement". "This has steadily progressed in the last decade. The current Administration has shown interest in deepening energy cooperation with India. Discussions are ongoing," the MEA added.

Oct 16, 2025

India emerging as global AI leader with visionary policies: FM Sitharaman

Speaking at AI Bharat Shakti, the official pre-summit event of the upcoming 'India AI Impact Summit 2026', FM Sitharaman said that India is witnessing a historic phase where governance and policy decisions are moving faster than ever before.

Oct 14, 2025

Bullish on India, Vietnam's Vinfast surpasses 1 lakh EV sales in 9 months this year

Meanwhile, betting big on the Indian market, the Vietnamese EV major inaugurated its assembly plant at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, kicking off the move that will see a phased investment of up to Rs 16,000 crore. In its initial phase, the plant has a capacity to assemble 50,000 SUVs of its two premium electric SUV models — the VF 6 and VF 7.

Oct 13, 2025

Pakistan juggles between China, US and beyond to help address domestic chaos

Pakistan's dual patronage: New geopolitical wildcard and India's strategic imperative

Pakistan's dual patronage may appear as geopolitical agility, but it is in essence a slow-motion loss of autonomy. A nation that once exported ideology now imports survival. Both the U.S. and China are writing Pakistan's future not in partnership, but in installments.

Oct 11, 2025

Pakistan juggles between China, US and beyond to help address domestic chaos

However, rising public concern about debt terms, slow project delivery, and limited local industrial spillovers has created domestic scrutiny and occasional friction. Afghanistan's Khaama Press on Saturday carried an article on how the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised an alarm over $ 11 billion discrepancy in Pakistan's trade data across the past two fiscal years.

Oct 11, 2025

If not today, then it will give missiles tomorrow: Congress reacts as US denies selling AMRAAMs to Pakistan

Speaking to IANS, Congress leader Rashid Alvi told IANS, "America has changed its sales rules. According to American law, it can supply weapons to some countries and not to others. Pakistan has now been included in the list of countries to which weapons can be given. If it is not giving missiles today, it will give them tomorrow. This marks a major shift in America's foreign affairs and foreign policy."

Oct 10, 2025

India Inc. credit ratio rose to 2.56 times in H1FY26: Report

India Inc's revenue expected to grow 9 pc in Q2 FY26: Report

This growth is attributed to strong performance in oil marketing companies (OMC), although it is moderated by challenges in the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sectors, according to Equirus Securities' forecast for its coverage universe.

Oct 10, 2025

India now among most technologically inclusive societies in the world: PM Modi

Highlighting the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) digital currency initiative, the Prime Minister said that the central bank's digital currency will make financial transactions "way better" and strengthen India's digital economy.

Oct 9, 2025

AI and the new doctrine: How India is rewriting its security playbook after Pahalgam

In Jammu and Kashmir, life has started to look up. There was peace, and tourism was booming. In hindsight, this was also a ploy by Pakistan to lure the Indian agencies into believing that peace had been completely restored in the Valley.

Oct 9, 2025

India, US actively working to resolve tariff issues: Jaishankar

He noted that additional tariffs have been imposed on India's energy trade, but assured that both nations are engaged in active negotiations to resolve these matters.

Oct 5, 2025

Blood in PoK exposes Pakistan's narrative, silence of Kashmiri leaders

Yet, videos emerging from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have exposed the falsehood Islamabad has been peddling since 1947. They have also unmasked those who, for decades, mischievously amplified anti-India propaganda regarding the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.