India: News
15 Sep 2023
MumbaiMumbai's residential market to surpass Rs. 2L crore by 2030
A report by the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) Maharashtra predicts that Mumbai's residential real estate market will surpass Rs. 1 lakh crore in 2023.
15 Sep 2023
FinanceIndia's trade deficit shrinks to $24.16 billion in August
India's merchandise trade deficit decreased to $24.16 billion in August this year. This is down 2.8% from the same month in 2022, according to Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal.
15 Sep 2023
Indian GovernmentReceived emergency notification? Don't panic, government is testing alert system
Earlier today, many mobile users in India received a severe emergency alert from the government. If you did too, there is nothing to panic.
15 Sep 2023
JP MorganJPMorgan plans to fund Indian start-ups
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is planning to finance start-ups in India, targeting companies that are pioneers in their sectors and have a large consumer orientation, according to Bloomberg.
14 Sep 2023
XCentre calls Elon Musk's X 'habitual non-compliant platform': Here's why
India's IT Ministry has labeled Elon Musk's social media platform X, (formerly called Twitter), a "habitual non-compliant platform" in a legal filing with the Karnataka High Court.
13 Sep 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp Channels go official in 150 countries including India
Meta-owned messaging service WhatsApp has launched its latest feature, WhatsApp Channels, in India and 149 other countries.
13 Sep 2023
TeslaTesla to procure components worth $1.9bn from India: Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has announced that Tesla is set to procure components worth $1.7-$1.9 billion from India.
13 Sep 2023
Nitin GadkariBiofuel Alliance promotes the transfer of green technology: Nitin Gadkari
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Global Biofuel Alliance on September 9, with support from 19 countries and international organizations.
13 Sep 2023
Travel And TourismNew 20% TCS to affect international travelers starting next month
Starting October 1 this year, international travelers will face a tax collected at source (TCS) of 20% on transactions made abroad, as announced in the Union Budget 2023-24.
13 Sep 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)India v/s Bharat: Blue Dart renames service to Bharat Plus
Indian logistics company Blue Dart has reportedly renamed its premium service in India to Bharat Plus, earlier called Dart Plus.
12 Sep 2023
AgricultureRussian sellers stop offering discounted fertilizers to India
Russian companies have stopped offering discounted fertilizers, such as di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), to India due to tightening global supplies.
12 Sep 2023
General VK SinghUnion minister VK Singh predicts PoK's voluntary merger with India
Union Minister of State (MoS) and former Chief of the Army Staff VK Singh has reportedly claimed Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) would merge with India "on its own."
12 Sep 2023
AppleApple's made-in-India iPhones to be sold on launch day
Apple's latest device, the iPhone 15, is set to launch globally today with a "Made in India" tag, marking a major shift from its China-centric manufacturing base, per Bloomberg.
12 Sep 2023
Adani GroupSEBI accused of hiding 2014 Adani manipulation alert by DRI
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is facing accusations of hiding a 2014 Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) alert.
12 Sep 2023
Elon MuskMusk's Starlink may get approval to start services in India
Elon Musk's Starlink is anticipated to receive approval from India's Telecom Ministry, for its global mobile personal communication by satellite (GMPCS) services license.
12 Sep 2023
BYJU'SBYJU'S eyes $1 billion from non-core asset sales
India's most-valued start-up, BYJU'S, is conducting a strategic review of its assets to put on sale non-core subsidiaries and refocus on core, profitable segments, per Moneycontrol.
11 Sep 2023
Travel And TourismHidden gems in India that are perfect for honeymoon
The honeymoon is a much-anticipated time for newlyweds. When it comes to selecting a destination, many opt for international travel, considering domestic locations to be overcrowded and overrated.
11 Sep 2023
Initial Public Offering (IPO)JSW Infrastructure's Rs. 2,800 crore IPO aims for September launch
JSW Infrastructure, a leading maritime ports entity and subsidiary of the $23 billion JSW Group, is gearing up to launch its initial public offering (IPO) by September end.
11 Sep 2023
Mutual FundsEquity mutual funds hit five-month high, touch Rs. 20,245 crore
In India, equity mutual funds have seen a significant rise in net inflows, touching a five-month high of Rs. 20,245.26 crore in August 2023.
11 Sep 2023
National Company Law TribunalCoffee Day Enterprises shares plummet 15% amid default allegations
Coffee Day Enterprises stocks dropped 15% today (September 11), after IDBI Trusteeship Services registered a default application against the company with the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
11 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Saudi's Mohammed bin Salman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Saudi Arabian counterpart and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud on Monday at the Hyderabad House in Delhi.
11 Sep 2023
ChinaG20's rail-port corridor: India's answer to China's BRI
The proposed India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor will be substantially different from China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said.
10 Sep 2023
Dilip GhoshThose against India's name change can leave country: BJP leader
West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dilip Ghosh on Sunday reportedly alleged that India would be renamed to "Bharat" and those against the change of name should leave the country.
10 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiG20 Summit ends, PM Modi hands over presidency to Brazil
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday handed over the G20 Presidency to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, which marked the end of the G20 Summit in New Delhi.
10 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiGlobal Biofuel Alliance will significantly lessen world pollution: Nitin Gadkari
The Global Biofuels Alliance is "a historic event that will help us reduce world pollution in a major way," Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said in an interview with NDTV.
10 Sep 2023
G20 SummitG20 Summit: Key events scheduled for world leaders on day-2
Day one of the much-anticipated G20 Summit in India was highly eventful, with major announcements like the adoption of the New Delhi Leadership Declaration and the African Union (AU) becoming a permanent member of the G20 bloc.
09 Sep 2023
IndiaAshoka University co-founder flags on campus drug abuse by students
Ashoka University co-founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani recently expressed his concerns over the growing problem of substance abuse on the university's campus.
08 Sep 2023
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)RBI announces phased discontinuation of incremental cash reserve ratio
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced plans to phase out the incremental cash reserve ratio (I-CRR) in a bid to maintain financial and price stability.
08 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiIndia needs 8-9% growth to become developed by 2047: Deloitte
The CEO of Deloitte South Asia, Romal Shetty, has said that India must achieve a sustained growth rate of 8-9% for the next 20 years.
07 Sep 2023
United States of AmericaCalifornia almonds, walnuts to get cheaper in India: Here's why
In a move to strengthen trade relations, India has removed extra duties on several US goods, including apples, chickpeas, and lentils.
07 Sep 2023
G20 SummitUS singer hails Modi for including African Union in G20
African-American singer Mary Millben is all praises for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The PM's proposal to include the African Union as G20 nations's full member has been applauded by Millben. The proposal is also supported by the United States of America.
06 Sep 2023
Indian Rupee (INR)Indian Rupee hits all-time low of 83.14 against US Dollar
The Indian Rupee (INR) reached a record low of Rs. 83.14 against the US Dollar (USD) today.
06 Sep 2023
TataTata eyes majority stake in Haldiram's, $10B valuation remains concern
Tata Group's consumer unit Tata Consumer Products is reportedly negotiating to acquire at least 51% stake in Haldiram's, a famous Indian snack food maker.
06 Sep 2023
Health & WellnessAbbott India recalls Digene Gel antacid over safety concerns
Abbott India has issued a voluntary recall for several batches of its Digene Gel antacid following an advisory from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI).
06 Sep 2023
IranAmid India-Bharat renaming row, here's a list of renamed countries
The official invitation that was sent out for the G20 summit dinner to be held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan mentions "President of Bharat," instead of "President of India."
06 Sep 2023
BYJU'SBYJU'S fails to pay performance-linked incomes to tuition center staff
India's edtech giant, BYJU'S has failed to pay performance-linked incentives to its tuition center staff since September 2022, as per Moneycontrol.
06 Sep 2023
IndiaIndia's power demand to surge by 70% in next decade
A report by BMI, a division of Fitch Group, predicts that India's power demand will grow by over 70% in the next decade, with a strong emphasis on non-hydropower renewable energy sources.
05 Sep 2023
Amitabh Bachchan#BharatMataKiJai: Amitabh Bachchan's tweet ignites speculations over India's 'name change'
After a 26-party Opposition bloc named their alliance INDIA in July, several BJP leaders changed "India" to "Bharat" in the bios of their social media accounts.
05 Sep 2023
G20 SummitG20 booklet calls Ram, Shivaji, Akbar democratic kings
Two booklets issued by the central government, "Bharat, The Mother of Democracy" and "Elections in India—A Comparative View of 1951-52 and 2019 Elections," reveal that India's democratic ethos has been part of its people for millennia.
05 Sep 2023
United States of AmericaJill Biden gets COVID-19 ahead of President Biden's India visit
United States (US) First Lady Jill Biden (72) reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday (local time) and is experiencing mild symptoms, according to her spokesperson.
