India

India 5th country to develop fully indigenous 4G stack: Scindia

"When 2G, 3G, and 4G emerged globally, India relied on foreign technology. Today, BSNL's expertise has reversed this, establishing India as a global telecom manufacturing hub," said Scindia.

Sep 27, 2025

Factually incorrect, entirely baseless: India slams NATO chief's comments

India on Friday reacted strongly to NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the issue of tariffs imposed by the United States, terming the statement as "factually incorrect" and "entirely baseless."

Sep 26, 2025

Centre plans to borrow Rs 6.77 lakh crore in 2nd half of 2025-26

The gross market borrowing of Rs 6.77 lakh crore will be completed through 22 weekly auctions till March 6, 2026. The market borrowing will be spread over 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 30, 40 and 50-year securities.

Sep 26, 2025

The tariff tempest: India's economic resilience tested by US trade policy

The tariff tempest tests India's economic mettle, exposing overreliance on the U.S., 18 to 20 percent of exports. As global protectionism looms, India's resilience hinges on navigating this storm with pragmatism and vision, ensuring its 1.4 billion people weather the economic turbulence.

Sep 26, 2025

India, US to continue engagement to seal mutually beneficial trade pact: Centre

"Apart from meetings with the US Government representatives on bilateral trade matters, the delegation held discussions with key US-based businesses and investors on promoting trade and investment between India and the United States," the Commerce and Industry Ministry said in a statement.

Sep 26, 2025

India must become self-reliant, Russia our time-tested partner: PM Modi

During his keynote address at the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025 here, PM Modi said that this time, the country partner of the trade show is Russia, which means "we are further strengthening this time-tested partnership".

Sep 25, 2025

India's wheeled armoured platform, a defence innovation, goes global

Engineered for high mobility, survivability, and mission versatility, WhAP 8x8 represents a significant leap in India's indigenous defence capabilities and is now poised to make its mark on the global stage.

Sep 25, 2025

'I ended India-Pakistan war': Trump reiterates claim; slams UN for 'empty words' in UNGA speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told Trump in a June phone call that it was mutually settled between India and Pakistan without his claimed involvement. India says that Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Major General Kashif Abdullah called his Indian counterpart, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, offering a truce.

Sep 23, 2025

FII selling moderates amid India's market rally; sentiments to improve

It is important to note that FIIs have been consistently buying through the primary market even while selling through the exchanges, and they have bought Rs 1,559 worth of equities in September, said Dr V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Investments.

Sep 21, 2025

India's own "Big Four"? PMO schedules crucial meet on Sept 23 amid US visa row

The meeting will be chaired by Shaktikanta Das, the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, and will include senior officials from the PMO, as well as representatives from the ministries of finance and corporate affairs. This gathering follows a previous meeting held in June, where initial discussions on this topic took place. The focus of the upcoming meeting will be to review the progress made since then and to chart a path forward.

Sep 21, 2025

India's H-1B conundrum: Brain gain opportunity amid job market chaos

India stands at a crossroads. The H-1B fee hike could fuel a $50 billion GDP surge by 2030, transforming India into a global tech hub via startups and high-value sectors.

Sep 21, 2025

'We are not Vishwaguru, it's a myth that India is on everybody's mind': Sam Pitroda

Backing Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks on "vote theft" and the role of youth in safeguarding democracy, Pitroda, in an exclusive interview with IANS, urged civil society, political parties, and the younger generation to unite in protecting India's democratic values.

Sep 19, 2025

World aware of nexus between terrorists, Pakistani State and military: MEA

"On terrorism matters, we are clear that the world is aware of the nexus between the terrorists and the Pakistani state and the military. Such statements make it even more glaring. So, this is how we look at the visual that you talked about," said Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during a weekly media briefing while responding to a question on the recent videos of terror outfits Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

Sep 19, 2025

India calls on international community to ensure LeT, JeM don't use Afghan territory

India's Permanent Representative P. Harish said that India welcomed "the strong condemnation" of the Pahalgam terrorist attack by LeT affiliate, The Resistance Front, which killed 26 civilians based on their religion.

Sep 18, 2025

India to remain world's fastest-growing major economy despite global uncertainty

"India's growth performance with that of advanced economies shows that while past external shocks have caused short-term challenges for India, they have not derailed the country's long-term growth trajectory," S&P Global said in its report.

Sep 17, 2025

AI can create miracles if used judiciously: Dr Jitendra Singh

India, once a late adopter of technologies like television, has now emerged at the forefront of space exploration and quantum research, the Minister said, adding that linking academic research with industry and startups was vital for sustaining this momentum.

Sep 16, 2025

US shadow looms over Pakistan's ties with China

Even the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is not Islamabad's brainchild, but a spoke in Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative, which is aimed more at serving China's own ambitions, according to an article in Pakistan Today.

Sep 14, 2025

Boycott India vs Pakistan match trends on social media; BCCI plans 'Invisible Boycott' of today's clash

The Asia Cup 2025 match between India and Pakistan will begin at 8:00 pm IST on Sunday, September 14. The toss for the match will take place at 7:30 pm IST. The Asia Cup 2025 match between India and Pakistan will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network. The match will be live-streamed on SonyLiv.

Sep 14, 2025

Punjab: Huge haul of arms seized along Indo-PAK border; two held

The recovery comes just hours after one of the largest seizures of pistols in recent times, in which two smugglers were apprehended and a huge cache of arms, comprising 27 pistols and ammunition, was seized. Both seizures were reported in the Fazilka sector.

Sep 12, 2025

Russia's 's drone incursion into Poland: Strategic implications

The drone swarms over Poland are a wake-up call. NATO's united and effective reaction shows alliance strength but also the challenges of emerging hybrid warfare. For India and the wider world, modernizing defenses, enhancing cooperation, and increasing resilience are urgent priorities.

Sep 12, 2025