India: News

28 Sep 2023

Stock Market

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath addresses valuation speculations, reveals growth projections

Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath took to Twitter today (September 28) to clear the air about the company's valuation.

28 Sep 2023

Government of India

India aims to issue 1L patents annually in 18 months

India aims to significantly boost its patent issuance capacity to 1 lakh per year within the next 18 months, said Sanjeev Sanyal, member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister.

28 Sep 2023

Government of India

Centre greenlights cable TV infrastructure sharing with broadband service providers

The Indian government has updated the Cable Television Network Rules-1994, allowing multi-system operators (MSOs) to team up with broadband service providers.

28 Sep 2023

Russia

Russia charges India $80/barrel for oil, 30% over Western cap

Russia is selling oil to India for nearly $80 per barrel, a whopping $20 above the Western price cap of $60 per barrel, reported Reuters citing some traders.

India's current account deficit increases 7 times quarter-to-quarter: Here's why

India's current account deficit (CAD) has seen a whopping increase, hitting $9.2 billion in the first quarter of 2023-24.

28 Sep 2023

Elon Musk

Starlink to get satellite internet license in India by October

Elon Musk's Starlink, a satellite-based internet provider, is on track to get a Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license from the Indian government next month, per the Financial Express.

27 Sep 2023

Business

India slips 4 spots to 56th in 2023 talent ranking

India has dropped four spots to rank 56th in the 2023 World Talent Ranking, as per an International Institute for Management Development (IMD) report.

27 Sep 2023

Travel And Tourism

Tourism industry rebounds with hiring demand spike in August

India's travel and tourism industry has made an impressive comeback, witnessing a 44% annual increase in talent demand in August this year, according to a report by talent platform foundit.

27 Sep 2023

Mahindra

Mahindra refutes airbag malfunction in SUV crash that killed doctor

Mahindra Group has issued a statement regarding the FIR filed against its chairperson Anand Mahindra and 12 others, in connection with the accidental demise of a doctor in Uttar Pradesh.

26 Sep 2023

Bengaluru

Warehouse rent surge: Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR among top 10 APAC cities

Bengaluru and Delhi-NCR are among the top 10 cities in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with the highest increase in warehouse rent over the past 12 months.

26 Sep 2023

Canada

Khalistanis turned gurudwaras into K-hubs: Canada-based Sikh activist

In a startling claim about Khalistani activities in Canada, CNN News18 quoted Amrit Pal Brar, a Canada-based radio show host and activist, as saying that Khalistanis turned gurdwaras in Canada into "K-hubs."

26 Sep 2023

GST

Dream11, other gaming firms face GST notices worth Rs. 55,000cr

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has issued pre-show cause notices to around 12 online real money gaming companies for tax dues worth Rs. 55,000 crore.

26 Sep 2023

Canada

Remain vigilant: Canada to its citizens in India amid row

Canada on Sunday updated its travel advisory for its citizens, urging them to "exercise a high degree of caution in India due to the threat of terrorist attacks throughout the country."

India, US best friends amid changing global dynamics: JPMorgan CEO 

During a recent visit to India, Jamie Dimon, Chairman & CEO of JPMorgan Chase, lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiatives to simplify the country's economic landscape.

25 Sep 2023

Balochistan

Why silent on Karima Baloch: Trudeau cornered over Nijjar quagmire

Amid the diplomatic row between India and Canada over the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Baloch Human Rights Council of Canada (BHRC) has accused Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of double standards.

25 Sep 2023

Technology

India drops proposed mandatory licensing for laptop imports

India is relaxing its planned restrictions on imports of laptops, tablets, and other IT hardware by removing the mandatory licensing requirement for tech importers.

25 Sep 2023

Indian Government

All you need to know about Overseas Citizenship of India

The Indian government is reportedly in the process of canceling the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) registration of several people who are allegedly involved in pro-Khalistan activities and anti-India propaganda.

25 Sep 2023

Government of India

India's 500GW renewables goal to be fulfilled before 2030 deadline 

The Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, R K Singh, has announced that India is set to achieve its ambitious 500GW renewable energy target ahead of the 2030 deadline.

25 Sep 2023

Canada

Indian intelligence report reveals Khalistani terror cells' nexus in Canada

Indian intelligence agencies have revealed a Khalistani terror network operating in Canada, identifying several Canadian nationals allegedly linked to the proscribed International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF) and the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF).

25 Sep 2023

Inflation

S&P retains India's growth forecast for FY24 at 6% 

S&P Global Ratings has maintained India's growth forecast for the current fiscal year at 6%, despite challenges such as the slowing world economy, rising risk of subnormal monsoons, and delayed effect of interest rate hikes.

25 Sep 2023

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki shares touch all-time high of Rs. 10,720

Maruti Suzuki has seen its shares rise by over 25% year-to-date, thanks to strong financials and the company's focus on petrol and CNG variants.

25 Sep 2023

Workplace

17.5% dip in frontline job demand, women's participation doubles: Report

The demand for frontline jobs in India has decreased by 17.5% in FY23, with 6.6 million jobs created compared to 8 million in FY22, according to the Better Places Frontline Index Report.

25 Sep 2023

Canada

Canada's defense minister calls India ties 'important' amid Nijjar row

Canada's Defence Minister Bill Blair has called the relationship with India "important" despite escalating diplomatic tensions between the two nations.

24 Sep 2023

Joe Biden

India-Canada diplomatic row: US might choose to sidestep, says report

The United States (US) administration led by President Joe Biden is likely to steer clear of the ongoing diplomatic dispute between India and Canada over Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar's June killing.

24 Sep 2023

Khalistani

Nijjar row: Canada reportedly received 'Five Eyes' intel against India

United States (US) Ambassador to Canada David Cohen has reportedly revealed that "shared intelligence among Five Eyes partners" prompted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegation of India's involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

23 Sep 2023

X

Samiran Gupta, X (Twitter)'s India policy head resigns

Samiran Gupta, the head of policy for India and South Asia at X (formerly Twitter), has resigned, reported Reuters, citing sources.

22 Sep 2023

JP Morgan

India's inclusion in JPMorgan's emerging-markets bond index will boost inflows

JPMorgan has announced the inclusion of India in its widely tracked Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets (GBI-EM) index, benchmarked by about $236 billion in global funds.

22 Sep 2023

Tesla

Tesla eyes India for creating a battery storage factory

Tesla has submitted a proposal to Indian officials for a factory, to produce battery storage systems on our shores.

22 Sep 2023

Canada

India asks Canada to reduce diplomatic presence

India has asked Canada to reduce its diplomatic presence in New Delhi, citing "interference of Canadian diplomats" in the country's internal affairs.

Mandatory vehicle fitness testing deadline extended to October 1, 2024

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has extended the deadline for mandatory fitness testing of transport vehicles. Initially, different deadlines were set for various vehicle categories.

21 Sep 2023

Indian Government

Received an emergency alert on phone? Here's what it means

Today, several smartphone users received a flash message, accompanied by a loud beep, causing confusion.

21 Sep 2023

Canada

India suspends visa services for Canadians 'till further notice': Report

India reportedly decided to suspend visa services for Canadian nationals on Thursday amid a massive ongoing diplomatic row.

21 Sep 2023

Canada

Nijjar row: India demands evidence from Canada

India has sought evidence from Canada regarding the latter's allegations of India's involvement in the killing of Canada-based Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

20 Sep 2023

Canada

Now, India asks citizens to 'exercise utmost caution' in Canada

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday issued an advisory to Indian citizens in Canada and those planning to visit the country, urging them to "exercise utmost caution," highlighting increasing "anti-India activities and politically-condoned hate crimes."

20 Sep 2023

Justin Trudeau

US, allies refused Canada's request to condemn India: Report

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of being potentially involved in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada in June, leading to a diplomatic rift between both nations. However, it wasn't restricted to just them.

19 Sep 2023

Canada

Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canadian Khalistani leader

Canada has accused Indian government agents of being involved in the June killing of Canada-based Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar and expelled a senior Indian diplomat in retaliation.

19 Sep 2023

Canada

India junks Canada's charge on Khalistani terrorist killing

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has alleged Indian government agents could be involved in the June killing of Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar, designated a terrorist by India in 2020.

CIC growth down 4.2% because of Rs. 2,000 note withdrawal

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revealed in its monthly bulletin that the rise in currency in circulation (CIC) has dropped to 4% from 8.2%.

18 Sep 2023

Indian Government

Centre's direct tax collections increase 23.5% to Rs. 8.65L crore

The Indian government has reported a 23.5% increase in provisional direct tax collections, reaching Rs. 8,65,117 crore as of September 16, 2023.

Centre announces new welfare measures for LIC agents and employees

The Indian government has announced a slew of welfare measures for over 13 lakh agents and one lakh regular employees of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).