India: News
16 Aug 2023
Line of Control (LoC)India, China say military talks 'positive,' but no immediate breakthrough
The 19th round of military talks between the senior commanders of India and China to resolve the standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh failed to yield any immediate breakthrough, The Times of India reported.
16 Aug 2023
Electric VehiclesGlobal carmakers set sights on India as possible export hub
India's emergence as the world's third-largest car market can be attributed to the significant rise in domestically produced vehicles.
15 Aug 2023
IndiaBindeshwar Pathak (80), who revolutionized sanitation in India, passes away
Bindeshwar Pathak, the founder of Sulabh International, passed away earlier today at the age of 80 due to cardiac arrest.
15 Aug 2023
United Arab EmiratesHow oil settlement in local currencies will improve India-UAE trade
In a significant development, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) completed the first-ever crude oil transaction under the newly implemented Local Currency Settlement (LCS) system.
15 Aug 2023
Akshay KumarAkshay Kumar gets Indian citizenship on Independence Day: Details inside
On the momentous occasion of India's 77th Independence Day, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar announced he has received Indian citizenship!
15 Aug 2023
GoogleIndependence Day: Google Doodle celebrates India's rich legacy of textiles
India's timeless arts and crafts have remained a testament to the nation's rich cultural legacy and artistic excellence.
15 Aug 2023
Independence DayMajor historical events that paved way for free India
The long and determined effort of the Indians to gain complete freedom remains a testament to their resolute determination.
15 Aug 2023
Independence DayLandmarks that defined India's struggle for freedom
Independence Day isn't just a date on the calendar; it's a day that reminds us of India's hard-earned struggle for freedom.
14 Aug 2023
FoxconnFoxconn plans to invest 'several billions' in India
Foxconn's strategic pivot to India exemplifies the "China plus one" strategy, which aims to diversify supply chains beyond China.
14 Aug 2023
Independence DayIndia printed currency for Pakistan for one year after independence
After gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1947, India and Pakistan encountered several immediate challenges in their paths to nationhood.
14 Aug 2023
Narendra ModiLAC standoff: 19th round of India-China military talks today
India and China are scheduled to hold their 19th round of military talks on Monday ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the BRICS Summit in South Africa.
14 Aug 2023
Independence DayIndependence Day 2023: 76th or 77th anniversary? Know here
India attained freedom on August 15, 1947, putting an end to nearly 200 years of British colonial rule.
13 Aug 2023
Indian Air ForceIAF inducts Heron MK II: Check drone's surveillance, warfare capabilities
Indian Air Force has welcomed the advanced Heron MK II drones, which are equipped with long-range missiles and sophisticated weapons systems.
08 Aug 2023
Coca-ColaIrene Tan becomes Coca-Cola India's VP of Human Resources
Coca-Cola has appointed Irene Tan as Vice President of Human Resources for India & Southwest Asia.
08 Aug 2023
Mutual FundsRecord-breaking Q1 inflows for Indian mutual funds: Here's what happened
Open-ended mutual funds in India experienced their highest net inflows in four years during the first quarter of FY2024, reaching around Rs. 1.85 lakh crore.
08 Aug 2023
BRICSIndia announces BRICS Start-up Forum to foster collaboration
India is set to launch the BRICS Start-up Forum in 2023, aimed at fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among startups, investors, incubators, and entrepreneurs.
08 Aug 2023
E-commerceONDC to enter financial services; releases draft specifications
ONDC, or Open Network Digital Commerce, is aimed at transforming India's e-commerce. The government-backed network has already shown glimpses of what it can do in food and grocery delivery, ride-hailing, and more.
07 Aug 2023
TeslaIndian-origin Vaibhav Taneja appointed Tesla's new CFO
American electric automobile maker Tesla on Monday announced the appointment of Vaibhav Taneja, of Indian origin, as its new chief financial officer (CFO).
04 Aug 2023
CybercrimesRansomware attacks surged by 133% in India amid global decline
India experienced a massive surge in ransomware and IoT cyber attacks in H1 2023, while countries like the US and UK saw a decline, according to SonicWall's mid-year cyber threat report.
04 Aug 2023
BRICSIndia trashes reports about it opposing BRICS expansion
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Thursday refuted reports that India is against the BRICS expansion, calling them "baseless speculation."
03 Aug 2023
EmploymentIndia's construction sector to create 100 million jobs by 2030
India's construction sector is projected to create 100 million jobs by 2030, up from 70.6 million today, according to a Knight Frank and RICS India report.
03 Aug 2023
ChinaMorgan Stanley upgrades India to 'overweight' while downgrading China
Morgan Stanley has upgraded India's shares to 'overweight' and downgraded China's to 'equal weight.'
31 Jul 2023
Indian GovernmentCentre rolls out eDAR to tackle road fatalities in India
The Indian government has launched electronic detailed accident report (eDAR), an application designed to collect real-time data on road crashes and generate live heat maps.
31 Jul 2023
TeslaTesla executives meet Invest India officials to discuss entry plans
Tesla executives recently met officials from India's investment promotion division, Invest India to discuss the automaker's plans to enter the market.
28 Jul 2023
Times InternetTimes Internet's Abound offers personalized service to Indian expats
It is hard not to find Indians in any corner of the world. Over the years, the Indian diaspora has expanded considerably.
27 Jul 2023
Rajnath Singh'Belligerent rhetoric': Pakistan responds to Rajnath Singh's 'LoC crossing' remark
Pakistan on Thursday condemned Defense Minister Rajnath Singh's remarks that India is ready to cross the Line of Control (LoC) to maintain dignity and honor, reported PTI.
26 Jul 2023
Rajeev Chandrasekhar'Open to Chinese investments': IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, has said that India is open to Chinese investments even as the two countries continue to indulge in border clashes.
24 Jul 2023
United States of AmericaWhy NRIs in US are hoarding rice
Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in the United States (US) were recently criticized for "rice hoarding" as they rushed to grocery stores to buy large quantities of rice, fearing a supply shortage and price hike.
21 Jul 2023
BuddhismDrukpa Tsheshi: History, significance, and celebrations
Every year on July 21, Drukpa Tsheshi is celebrated to mark Lord Gautam Buddha's first preaching of the Four Noble Truths to his first five disciples.
19 Jul 2023
Travel And TourismNewest visa-free destinations for Indian passport holders
Here's some good news coming in for all travel freaks!
18 Jul 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningHow Asia responded to EU's call for AI regulation
Countries worldwide are involved in discussions to formulate rules for governing artificial intelligence (AI). The European Union (EU) is at the forefront of most of these dialogues.
17 Jul 2023
MahindraLeading automakers approve Bharat NCAP: How India will crash-test cars
The Bharat New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) will be introduced on October 1, to test the safety of vehicles sold in India.
16 Jul 2023
Narendra ModiRafale-M, Scorpene submarine deals missing from updated India-France document
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's France visit saw the two countries reportedly signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for building three additional Scorpene (Kalvari) class submarines, which was earlier mentioned in the joint India-France document.
15 Jul 2023
JapanWant to watch Yugo Sako's 'Ramayana' theatrically? Sign this form!
When the heavily-criticized film Adipurush released last month, Indian cinephiles immediately started comparing it to Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama, saying it's the "superior version."
13 Jul 2023
TeslaTesla EV in India at Rs. 20 lakh: Here's how
After getting delayed for a long time, US-based EV maker Tesla has finally initiated discussions with the Indian Government, to set up its manufacturing facility on our shores soon.
12 Jul 2023
RainfallHow to be precautious during a landslide
The likelihood of landslides, which can happen suddenly and pose serious risks to both life and property, may increase as a result of heavy rainfall.
12 Jul 2023
Travel And TourismSchengen visa rejections cost Indians Rs. 90 crore loss
Ever since COVID-19 restrictions related to travel and tourism were waived, there has been a rapid increase in both domestic and international travel.
12 Jul 2023
MexicoIndia not even in top 30 among expats' preferred destinations
India is not even in the top 30 preferred destinations for expats, as per the Expat Insider Survey 2023 by InterNations.
11 Jul 2023
United Nations (UN)UN lauds India for lifting 415 million out of poverty
The United Nations (UN) on Tuesday praised India for lifting 415 million people in the country out of poverty within 15 years.
11 Jul 2023
United States of AmericaUS welcomes India's role in bringing peace to Ukraine
The United States (US) will welcome the role that India or any other country could play in bringing "just and lasting" peace to Ukraine while recognizing its sovereignty and territorial integrity, US Department of State Spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Monday.
