India

India has potential to play key role in new world order, says FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that India will need to play a crucial role in the "global reset" as the new world order will not be determined by the developed nations.

Feb 27, 2025

World Bank sees India as right place to invest for global firms

The World Bank has reaffirmed its positive outlook on India's economic growth, urging global companies to invest in the country.

Feb 27, 2025

India, UK agree to resume free trade talks

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Monday said that India and the UK have decided to restart negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), after a meeting here with his UK counterpart Jonathan Reynolds.

Feb 24, 2025

Champions Trophy: Kohli pats Babar on the back, photo of heartwarming gesture goes viral

India batting stalwart Virat Kohli showcased a heartwarming gesture towards Babar Azam when he patted on the back of the former Pakistan skipper before the high-octane match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

Feb 23, 2025

Ind vs Pak, Champions Trophy: All you need to know ahead of mega clash

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India, Pakistan to clash tomorrow

India and Pakistan are set to face off in the ICC Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium. India, led by Rohit Sharma, is coming off a victory over Bangladesh, while Pakistan suffered a loss against New Zealand.

Feb 22, 2025

Petrol prices in India among lowest in the world: Union Minister Puri

Petroleum prices in India are among the lowest in the world, said Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

Feb 22, 2025

India's fruit exports break new ground in rich markets as Centre's GI tags drive growth

India's agricultural exports have broken new ground under the Modi government with shipments of the country's fruits entering lucrative markets in the west for the first time and exports of rice posting a record growth, enabling farmers to earn higher incomes

Feb 21, 2025

Karnataka: Father attempts to rape daughter, wife hacks him to death

India's Suicide Rate Drops Over 30% Between 1990 and 2021: Lancet Study

India has seen a more than 30 per cent reduction in the suicide death rate in India from 1990 to 2021, according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health on Thursday, marking a significant progress in health strategies.

Feb 20, 2025

India on Track to Become High-Income Nation with $23–$35 Trillion GDP by 2047, claims Report

India is set to transform into a high-income country with a projected GDP of $23–$35 trillion by 2047, driven by sustained annual growth of 8-10 per cent, according to a report on Thursday.

Feb 20, 2025

Tesla ramps up hiring in India after Elon Musk-PM Modi meet in US

Tesla ramps up hiring for these job roles in India after Elon Musk-PM Modi meet in US

After the successful visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US, Elon Musk-run Tesla has ramped up hiring in India, a market where it is slated to enter anytime soon.

Feb 18, 2025

iPhone users targeted by govt hackers with 0-days vulnerabilities: Google

India's smartphone exports surge by 140 pc to $3 billion in Jan

India's smartphone exports in January surged by as much as 140 per cent over the same month of the previous year, to reach a record high of Rs 25,000 crore ($3 billion) as tech giants Apple and Samsung stepped up overseas shipments from their supply chains in the country, according to industry estimates.

Feb 17, 2025

Bilateral investment treaties must ensure arbitrators don't ignore national interest: FM Sitharaman

Speaking at the inauguration of the first PG Certificate Course on International Commercial & Investment Treaty Arbitration here, Nirmala Sitharaman pointed out that arbitrators have often ignored the judicial decisions of the host country.

Feb 16, 2025

Nepal, India agree completion of Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project report in 3 months

India and Nepal agree to accelerate talks on stalled hydroelectric projects

India and Nepal have agreed to resume talks on various mechanisms related to three multipurpose hydroelectric power projects - Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project, Saptakoshi High Dam Multipurpose Project and Sunkoshi Storage cum Diversion Scheme - the local media in Kathmandu reported on Friday following a meeting of the power exchange committee held in New Delhi, earlier this week.

Feb 14, 2025

India promoting digital, financial literacy among women entrepreneurs in rural areas: Govt at UN

India is promoting digital, and financial literacy among women entrepreneurs in rural areas, said Savitri Thakur, Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

Feb 12, 2025

ISRO to launch EU's Proba-3 Sun observation mission in December: Dr Jitendra Singh

India advancing medical innovation with AI, genomics in Unani medicine: Jitendra Singh

India is advancing medical innovation with artificial intelligence and genomics in Unani medicine, said Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology.

Feb 12, 2025

India, International Solar Alliance discuss sustainable energy initiatives in Denmark

India discussed sustainable renewable energy initiatives with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in Denmark, to attract global funding and technology from both countries.

Feb 11, 2025

India, France stress on synergy at AI Roundtable on sidelines of summit

The second India-France AI Policy Roundtable held on the sidelines of AI Action Summit 2025 stressed the potential for India and France to synergise on various policy positions and technological initiatives, fostering benefits not only at the bilateral level but also on a global scale by leveraging complementary knowledge and skill sets.