India

Anushka Sharma, Sara Ali Khan, Manushi Chillar, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: Celebs attending Cannes Film Festival 2023

This year's Indian Pavilion will be based on the theme 'Showcasing India's Creative Economy'. The pavilion is being conceptualised and designed by the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad.

May 16, 2023

Paytm Wallet now universally acceptable on all UPI QRs, online merchants

India to become 50% non-cash transparent economy in 3 years

India is expected to become a 50 per cent non-cash economy in consumption in the next three years, with person-to-merchant digital transactions reaching over $1.5 trillion by FY26, a report showed on Thursday.

May 4, 2023

India emerging as favourable destination for clinical trials: Report

India is emerging as a favourable destination to conduct clinical trials, according to a report released by PwC India and the US-India Chamber of Commerce (USAIC) on Wednesday.

May 3, 2023

India's forex reserves fell by $2 billion, reaches $584.248 billion for week ending Apr 21

It's a significant fall compared to October 2021 when the country's forex reserves had reached an all-time high of $645 billion

Apr 29, 2023

India on UNSC reforms: Abolish veto rights or give them to new permanent members

Pressing its case for reforming the UN Security Council, India has said that either the veto rights should be abolished or be given also to new permanent members in a reformed Council.

Apr 27, 2023

"Saree is an emotion" : Chaos, fistfight, hairpulling; two women get into a massive brawl over a saree in Bengaluru's Malleshwaram [watch]

A viral internet video shows two women fighting over a saree at a yearly sale in Malleshwaram, Bengaluru. In the video, the women can be seen striking each other and pulling each other's hair.

Apr 25, 2023

2024 Strategy: 'One Seat One Candidate' formula of Nitish Kumar comes up in Opposition meeting

Nitish Kumar proposes One Seat One Candidate formula for Opposition unity, which many opposition parties have supported already, said one of his aides

Apr 13, 2023

"In India a lot of women are lazy": Sonali Kulkarni's remark sparks debate; Uorfi Javed, Sona Mohapatra slam the actor [reactions]

Recently at an event, actress Sonali Kulkarni spoke at length about feminism. The actress shared her point of view on how modern Indian women wish for a well-earning, settled husband without contributing to the household's finances.

Mar 17, 2023

SVB Collapse Update: Germany halts operations, US bank shares tumble

In London, Standard Chartered is down 6 per cent with Barclays losing 5 per cent. The market is sending a consistent message that a US recession is about to start,

Mar 14, 2023

Who is Hakam Camuz? The kingpin in notorious Qatargate scandal

Hakan Kamuz may now find himself in trouble after admitting to having links with suspects in the notorious "Qatargate" corruption scandal in the European Union.

Mar 11, 2023

Is India a 'friend'? Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal chokes on the word

Is India a "friend" for Pakistan? Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari choked on the word "friend" while trying to refer to India and with the word stuck in his craw twice, he finally settled on "our neighbouring countries".

Mar 11, 2023

US Secretary of commerce, Ministers attend Holi celebrations at Rajnath's residence

US Secretary of commerce 'Gina Raimondo' and other ministers attend Holi celebrations at Rajnath's residence

US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo on Wednesday and several ministers and BJP leaders attended Holi celebrations at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's official residence here.

Mar 8, 2023

How newly-found lithium reserves can speed up India's EV dream [Explainer]

India will require Rs 33,750 crore of investment to meet its domestic lithium-ion battery manufacturing target of setting up 50 GWh of lithium-ion cell and battery manufacturing plants.

Feb 25, 2023

Biden's sudden visit to Ukraine: Frantic diplomacy follows, China sends top diplomat to Moscow

As US President Joe Biden visited Kiev unannounced, a top diplomat from Beijing rushed to Moscow

Feb 21, 2023

"Ram ke chole bhature": Virat Kohli's exuberant reaction to being told food is ready sends Internet into frenzy

Meanwhile, on Sunday, day 3 of the ongoing test series between India and Australia, India defeated Australia by six wickets. KL Rahul was out early in the second innings in a run chase of 115 as they were 14/1 in four overs at lunch.

Feb 19, 2023

Turkey-Syria Earthquake toll surpasses 23,800; Search for survivors still going on

Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said the overall death toll currently stood at 20,318, with 80,052 reported injuries,

Feb 11, 2023

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Chinese balloon also spied on India, says US

An Indian official had attended a briefing conducted by Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman on Monday for representatives from 40 embassies

Feb 8, 2023

LinkedIn crosses 100 million members in India, forms its 2nd largest market now

Professionals in India spent 4.6 million hours learning on the platform, which is nearly 2x the learning hours spent on LinkedIn in the US in 2022

Feb 8, 2023

From Shah Rukh Khan's 'Chak De! India' to Alia Bhatt's 'Ae Watan' :Songs that invoke sense of patriotism on Republic Day

On the morning of January 26, each year, the President of India unfurls the Indian flag at Kartavya Path (formerly Rajpath) in New Delhi.

Jan 26, 2023

UN expects India growth in 2023 at 5.8%, keeps the rank as world's fastest-growing economy

The UN's World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report sliced off 0.2 per cent from the 6 per cent gross domestic product growth projection made last May without affecting India's rank