India: News
23 Nov 2023
Union BudgetBudget 2024 gunning for 10.5% rise in direct tax collections
The Union Budget 2024 aims for a 10.5% increase in direct tax collections, despite a sluggish global economy and a high revenue base in the current fiscal year, Moneycontrol has reported.
23 Nov 2023
Canada'Logical consequence': Jaishankar on resumption of e-visa services for Canadians
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, on Wednesday, said the resumption of e-visa services for Canadians by India was a "logical consequence" of an improved situation between the two nations.
22 Nov 2023
Air IndiaDGCA fines Air India for non-compliance with CAR regulations
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has slapped Air India with a Rs. 10 lakh fine.
22 Nov 2023
Advertising Standards Council of IndiaMost digital advertisements between April-September 2023 flouted guidelines, says ASCI
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has disclosed that most celebrities and influencers are not adhering to the disclosure norms for influencer advertising in digital media.
22 Nov 2023
TeslaTesla Model Y might be brand's first car in India
US automaker Tesla is gearing up to bring some of its models to India next year, starting with the Model Y crossover, Moneycontrol has reported.
22 Nov 2023
JP MorganIndian bonds set for highest foreign inflows in 6 years
Foreign investments in Indian bonds are skyrocketing, with the highest levels seen since 2017 as investors buy local debt in anticipation of India's inclusion in global indexes.
21 Nov 2023
Bharti AirtelStarlink-rival OneWeb India gets approval for satellite broadband services
OneWeb India, a Bharti Group subsidiary and part of the Eutelsat Group, has been granted permission by IN-SPACe to start commercial satellite broadband services.
21 Nov 2023
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)India's Q2 GDP likely grew 7%, exceeding MPC's 6.5% forecast
India's economy likely grew 7% in the second quarter (Q2) of the ongoing financial year, research firm ICRA noted on Tuesday.
20 Nov 2023
Enforcement Directorate (ED)ED files prosecution complaint under PMLA against Amway India
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint against direct-selling company Amway India under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA).
20 Nov 2023
Indian General ElectionsGDP growth could dip amid uncertainties surrounding upcoming elections
Goldman Sachs predicts a slight decrease in India's real GDP growth to 6.3% in 2024, down from the 6.4% forecasted for 2023.
20 Nov 2023
Travel And TourismTop surfing destinations in India
India, often overlooked for surfing, surprises with its expansive coastline harboring remarkable surfing havens.
19 Nov 2023
ICC Cricket World CupIndia vs Australia: Pro-Palestine protester invades pitch, hugs Kohli
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final match between India and Australia was interrupted for a few minutes on Sunday after a man wearing a white t-shirt with the message "Stop bombing Palestine" invaded the pitch.
19 Nov 2023
Disney+ HotstarIndia vs Australia: Disney+ Hotstar logs record-breaking 5.4cr viewers
For the ongoing India vs Australia ICC World Cup 2023 final, Disney+ Hotstar has experienced a record-breaking 5.4 crore concurrent viewers.
18 Nov 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi responds to Mick Jagger's 'thanks India' tweet
Mick Jagger, a founding member and the frontman of Rolling Stones, was recently on a visit to India.
18 Nov 2023
Latest MotorcyclesMotorcycle sales witness surge this festive season in India
The motorcycle industry in India reportedly experienced a significant surge in sales in October, thanks to the festive season.
17 Nov 2023
AmazonAmazon is targeting $20bn in exports from India by 2025
Amazon is working toward a goal of $20 billion (Rs. 1.66 lakh crore) in merchandise exports from India by 2025, as stated by Bhupen Wakankar, Director of Global Trade division at Amazon.
17 Nov 2023
Piyush GoyalWhy India's APEC membership bid was rejected
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in San Francisco has drawn attention as US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on its sidelines.
17 Nov 2023
AppleWhy Apple's supplier shifted $330mn investment from India to Vietnam
Apple's key Chinese supplier, Luxshare, has reportedly opted to invest in Vietnam over India due to ongoing political tensions between China and India.
17 Nov 2023
Petrol Diesel PricesCrude oil prices drop nearly 5% to 4-month low
Crude oil prices plummeted nearly 5%, hitting a four-month low on November 16. This price drop comes amid an increase in US crude oil inventories, a rebound in US treasury yields, and global oil demand concerns.
16 Nov 2023
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)RBI's outright OMO sales touch Rs. 8,385 crore in September
In September, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) executed open market operation (OMO) sales of government securities totaling Rs. 8,385 crore.
16 Nov 2023
S JaishankarIndia's oil trade with Russia helped soften global economy: Jaishankar
India's choice to maintain trade with Russia has helped stabilize oil and gas markets, ultimately controlling global inflation, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
16 Nov 2023
Amazon Prime VideoPrime Video introduces FanCode in India to expand sports programming
Amazon Prime Video has introduced FanCode to its Prime Video Channels lineup, broadening its sports offerings in India.
16 Nov 2023
Ministry of FinanceFinance Ministry to present concise economic report before Interim Budget
The Indian Finance Ministry is planning to release a concise report outlining the nation's economic status prior to the Interim Budget on February 1, Moneycontrol has reported.
16 Nov 2023
Unified Payments Interface (UPI)Seychelles may soon adopt India's UPI payments technology
India has extended an offer of technological cooperation to Seychelles on Unified Payments Interface (UPI), as per Mint which cited insiders familiar with the situation.
16 Nov 2023
BusinessCentre reduces windfall tax on crude petroleum by over 35%
Indian government has slashed the windfall tax on crude petroleum by over 35.71%, lowering it from Rs. 9,800 per ton to Rs. 6,300 per ton.
16 Nov 2023
JioCinemaJioCinema signs exclusive pact with Pokemon for streaming children's content
JioCinema, the entertainment division of Reliance, has inked an exclusive agreement with The Pokemon Company to offer children's shows and films on its platform.
16 Nov 2023
Stock MarketIndia Inc's profits climb 41%, revenue up 6% in Q2
In the second quarter of the current fiscal year, India Inc saw a strong 41.4% growth in net profit, reaching an eight-quarter peak for a sample of 3,573 companies, as per the Economic Times (ET).
16 Nov 2023
EducationWorld Philosophy Day: Profound legacy of five notable Indian philosophers
Within India's rich cultural weave, profound philosophical insights have flourished, braided by extraordinary minds.
15 Nov 2023
CanadaIndo-Canadian organization urges action against Khalistani secessionist group SFJ
The Hindu Forum Canada (HFC) in Canada has called on the country's law enforcement agencies to address the alleged threats by the Khalistani separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ)'s founder Gurpatwant Singh against Air India flights.
15 Nov 2023
BusinessIndia's October merchandise exports jump 6% YoY to $33.6bn
In October 2023, India's merchandise exports grew 6.23% to $33.57 billion, up from $31.60 billion the previous year, according to Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal.
15 Nov 2023
National Payments Corporation of IndiaWhy UCO Bank customers are unable to make IMPS transactions
Between November 10 and 13, 2023, government-owned UCO Bank experienced a technical issue affecting some Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) transactions, an exchange filing has revealed.
14 Nov 2023
United KingdomNext India-UK free trade agreement talks to be held soon
The lead negotiators from India and the UK are gearing up for their next round of discussions on the proposed free trade agreement (FTA).
14 Nov 2023
Medical CollegeNational Medical Commission cautions medical colleges over fake recognition letters
The National Medical Commission (NMC) on Tuesday alerted medical colleges across the country about counterfeit letters of recognition.
14 Nov 2023
Indian GovernmentWhy Centre is inviting bids for 20 critical mineral blocks
The Indian government is gearing up to open bidding for 20 essential mineral deposits, including lithium and graphite, within the next two weeks, as stated by Mines Secretary VL Kantha Rao.
14 Nov 2023
Akhilesh YadavINDIA rift widening? Akhilesh Yadav slams Congress on caste census
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has called out previous Congress-led central governments for not implementing caste census.
14 Nov 2023
CanadaAt UNHRC meeting, India asks Canada to address hate crimes
In a significant diplomatic move, India has spearheaded recommendations for Canada at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to bolster its legal framework to prevent attacks on worship places and address hate crimes more effectively.
14 Nov 2023
BusinessOnce a street vendor, Bikanervala chairman passes away at 86
Kedarnath Aggarwal, the founder and Chairperson of Bikanervala, a renowned Indian sweet shop chain, passed away on Monday at the age of 86.
14 Nov 2023
BusinessPRS Oberoi, stalwart of Indian hospitality, passes away at 94
Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi, affectionately known as "Biki" and hailed as the doyen of Indian hospitality, breathed his last on Tuesday morning (November 14), confirmed a spokesperson for The Oberoi Group.
13 Nov 2023
TikTokNepal bans TikTok citing disruption of social harmony
Nepal's government banned the Chinese video-sharing app TikTok on Monday, citing its potential to disrupt societal harmony within the nation.
13 Nov 2023
Gross Domestic ProductIndia's GDP to grow 6.5% in FY24, FY25: Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley Research on Monday forecasted a 6.5% economic growth for India in FY24 and FY25, attributing this growth to solid domestic fundamentals.
