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India's core sector growth up by 3.7 pc in Dec as fertiliser, cement, coal production rise

India's core sector growth rose 3.7% in December 2025, driven by higher production of cement, steel, electricity, fertiliser, and coal, according to government data. Steel grew 6.9%, cement 13.5%, fertiliser 4.1%, coal 3.6%, and electricity 5.3% compared to December 2024. Cumulatively, the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) grew 2.6% from April to December 2025-26.

Jan 21, 2026

PM Modi extends greetings on Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu; devotees take holy dip at Prayagraj, Haridwar, Gangasagar

PM Modi extends greetings on Makar Sankranti, pongal and Magh Bihu; devotees take holy dip at Prayagraj, Haridwar, Gangasagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu, wishing citizens happiness, health, prosperity, and togetherness. Devotees thronged major pilgrimage sites like Prayagraj, Haridwar, and Gangasagar to take the sacred ritual bath, braving cold conditions. Authorities ensured smooth crowd management, security, and medical facilities as celebrations across the country proceeded peacefully.

Jan 14, 2026

Germany-India ties strengthen: Chancellor Merz's visit boosts trade, defence, and tech cooperation

The visit focused on strengthening bilateral trade, supporting the India–EU Free Trade Agreement, and enhancing defence cooperation, including joint exercises and a submarine project. Leaders also signed multiple MoUs covering clean energy, digital technology, innovation, education, and youth exchanges, highlighting economic, security, and people‑centric collaboration between the two nations.

Jan 14, 2026

Gold, silver prices ease amid profit booking at record levels

Gold prices eye fresh record high, silver skyrockets after softer US inflation data

MCX gold February futures rose 0.53% to ₹1,42,995 per 10 grams, while MCX silver March futures climbed 4.53% to ₹2,87,640 per kg. Analysts expect the Federal Reserve to cut rates in 2026, supporting precious metal prices, though markets may remain volatile amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainties.

Jan 14, 2026

30 Best Bars India and rise of regional vanguard

30 Best Bars India and the rise of regional vanguard

For the first time in the platform's six-edition history, the top tier of Indian hospitality has been entirely reimagined, signaling a fundamental rebalancing of the nation's aesthetic and sensory priorities.

Jan 13, 2026

India launches website, theme and logo with lotus for BRICS Presidency 2026

The theme of India's chairship is "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability," reflecting a people-centric, humanity-first approach. The four priorities—Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability—will guide actions across BRICS' three pillars: political & security cooperation, economic & financial partnership, and people-to-people exchanges.

Jan 13, 2026

Hiring surges across India as AI-linked jobs rise exponentially

AI hiring is projected to grow 32% in 2026 to nearly 3.8 lakh roles, with a focus on skills-driven, mid-career talent across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities. IT-Software and Services led AI job postings (37%), followed by BFSI (15.8%) and Manufacturing (6%), while sectors like Healthcare, Retail, Logistics, and Telecom also recorded strong growth

Jan 13, 2026

Apple's iPhone CY25 exports from India cross Rs 2 lakh crore for first time

iPhones now account for about 75% of India's smartphone exports, making smartphones the country's top export category in FY25. With five assembly plants operated by Tata Group and Foxconn and a strong MSME supply chain, India has emerged as the world's second-largest mobile phone producer.

Jan 12, 2026

Seafood exports surge despite US tariffs due to strong resilience and adaptability: Govt

India's seafood exports reached an all-time high of ₹62,408 crore in FY2024-25, rising despite steep US tariffs on shrimp. Strong resilience and adaptability in the sector led to growth in both export value and quantity, with aquaculture contributing 62% of exports.

Jan 12, 2026

We want to elevate bilateral ties to higher level: German Chancellor Merz calls India 'desired partner'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz highlighted cooperation in defence, economic ties, education, and skilled labour, amid global geopolitical changes. Both nations aim to uphold free trade, reduce supply chain dependencies, and strengthen security cooperation. The visit underscored India's pivotal role in the Indo-Pacific and the deepening India-Germany partnership.

Jan 12, 2026

The missed call: Ego, oil, and fracturing of Indo-US ties

In a world of rising uncertainties from AI disruptions to climate crises the U.S. and India are natural allies, bound by shared democratic values and mutual interests. But alliances endure not through coercion, but through respect.

Jan 9, 2026

Ready for another year of even stronger ties with India: US Embassy

Between access and influence - India's strategic experiment in Washington

In a world where access is fragmented and influence is incremental, India's task is to ensure that every door opened is followed by a strategy capable of shaping outcomes.

Jan 8, 2026

India terms developments in Venezuela 'matter of concern', calls for addressing issues through dialogue

India has expressed deep concern over the recent developments in Venezuela and said it is closely monitoring the situation. Reaffirming its support for the safety and well-being of the Venezuelan people, India has urged all parties to resolve issues peacefully through dialogue, while confirming that its embassy in Caracas is in touch with the Indian community and extending all possible assistance.

Jan 4, 2026

After record selling last year, India's strong fundamentals to attract net FII inflows in 2026: Analysts

The year 2025 saw record foreign institutional investor (FII) selling in India but significant improvement in the country's fundamentals is likely to attract net FII inflows in 2026, analysts said on Saturday.

Jan 3, 2026

India poised to become 3rd-largest economy with GDP of $7.3 trillion by 2030

The growth momentum further surprised on the upside, with GDP expanding to a six-quarter high in Q2 of 2025-26, reflecting India's resilience amid persistent global trade uncertainties.

Dec 29, 2025

Indian Army showcases next-gen warfare capabilities during 'Exercise Drone Prahaar'

2026: India's year in leadership maturation for all-domain warfare

The operationalization of integrated theatre commands in 2026, adversary-focused and geographically optimized, will catalyze these leadership paradigms, as envisaged in the Joint Doctrine for Multi-Domain Operations.

Dec 24, 2025

Centralising India's higher education: Constitutional and policy examination of proposed HECI

The proposed HECI framework could help rationalise regulation, modernise academic structures and improve quality if built on transparent, federal and autonomous foundations.

Dec 11, 2025

siemens power projects pgcil power grid share price electricity

Geospatial momentum surges in India's power sector: Why T&D EPC leaders must act now

EPC companies that move now—by building internal geospatial labs, hiring competent GIS/LiDAR teams, adopting digital twins, and embedding geospatial analytics across their workflows—will not only secure competitive advantage but also help rewrite India's infrastructure story.

Dec 2, 2025

India's transmission & distribution industry accelerates grid modernization with global-scale ambitions, strategic order wins

India is not only expanding the quantum of its transmission and distribution capabilities but is fusing innovation, policy foresight, and business acumen to build a resilient, efficient, and future-ready electricity grid.

Dec 2, 2025

India prepares nationwide war on radicalisation after Faridabad revelations

Another official said that the Home Ministry was very clear about taking down modules that indulged in radicalisation. The ministry also specifically instructed officials to focus on online propaganda and take down material that is used for radicalisation.

Nov 27, 2025

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India's core sector growth up by 3.7 pc in Dec as fertiliser, cement, coal production rise

PM Modi extends greetings on Makar Sankranti, pongal and Magh Bihu; devotees take holy dip at Prayagraj, Haridwar, Gangasagar

Germany-India ties strengthen: Chancellor Merz's visit boosts trade, defence, and tech cooperation

Gold prices eye fresh record high, silver skyrockets after softer US inflation data

30 Best Bars India and the rise of regional vanguard

India launches website, theme and logo with lotus for BRICS Presidency 2026

Hiring surges across India as AI-linked jobs rise exponentially

Apple's iPhone CY25 exports from India cross Rs 2 lakh crore for first time

Seafood exports surge despite US tariffs due to strong resilience and adaptability: Govt

We want to elevate bilateral ties to higher level: German Chancellor Merz calls India 'desired partner'

The missed call: Ego, oil, and fracturing of Indo-US ties

Between access and influence - India's strategic experiment in Washington

India terms developments in Venezuela 'matter of concern', calls for addressing issues through dialogue

After record selling last year, India's strong fundamentals to attract net FII inflows in 2026: Analysts

India poised to become 3rd-largest economy with GDP of $7.3 trillion by 2030

2026: India's year in leadership maturation for all-domain warfare

Centralising India's higher education: Constitutional and policy examination of proposed HECI

Geospatial momentum surges in India's power sector: Why T&D EPC leaders must act now

India's transmission & distribution industry accelerates grid modernization with global-scale ambitions, strategic order wins

India prepares nationwide war on radicalisation after Faridabad revelations

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