India: News
01 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiWhat's green credits, climate financing on PM Modi's COP28 agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome as he touched down in Dubai on Friday to participate in the World Climate Action Summit at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, commonly called COP28.
01 Dec 2023
LPG CylinderCommercial LPG cylinder costs hiked in India: Check prices
Starting today (December 1), commercial LPG cylinder prices in India have been hiked by Rs. 21 per cylinder, as announced by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).
01 Dec 2023
BusinessIndia's manufacturing growth maintains robust pace in November
In November, India's manufacturing sector showed continued expansion, as per the data released by S&P Global today.
01 Dec 2023
Indian GovernmentCentre reduces windfall tax on crude oil to Rs. 5,000/ton
The Centre today announced a decrease in the windfall tax on crude oil, lowering it from Rs. 6,300 per ton to Rs. 5,000 per ton.
01 Dec 2023
United States of AmericaIndia remains strategic partner but 'plot to kill' serious: US
India remains a strategic partner of the United States (US), and both nations will continue to strengthen their alliance, White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said.
30 Nov 2023
BusinessIndia's core sector growth accelerates to 12% in October
India's eight core industries experienced a remarkable 12.1% growth in October, as reported by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
30 Nov 2023
BusinessIndia's GDP grew 7.6% in July-September quarter, surpassing RBI's forecast
India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 7.6% in the July-September quarter, according to the government data released on Thursday. It was 5.4% in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
30 Nov 2023
BusinessIndia's April-October fiscal deficit narrows to Rs. 8.04L crore
India's fiscal deficit from April to October this year reached Rs. 8.04 lakh crore, which is 45% of the annual target of Rs. 17.87 lakh crore, as reported by the Controller General of Accounts.
30 Nov 2023
United States of AmericaUS blames India for attacking Khalistani, India says investigation underway
After the US Department of Justice (DoJ) charged Indian citizen Nikhil Gupta (52) in connection with a failed plot to kill a US-based Khalistani leader, India called it a "matter of concern."
29 Nov 2023
BusinessIndia plans more coal-fired power plants, defying COP28 pressures
India is working to increase its coal-based power generation capacity by 17 gigawatts (GW) within the next 16 months to prevent outages due to a surge in power demand.
29 Nov 2023
WalmartWalmart shifting from China to India over lower import costs
Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is increasingly importing goods from India to the US, reducing its dependence on China.
29 Nov 2023
United States of AmericaIndia forms high-level probe committee over Pannun's alleged assassination plot
The Centre has set up a high-level investigation committee to examine allegations of a plot to assassinate Khalistani extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the United States.
29 Nov 2023
US DollarsGold touches new high of Rs. 62,602 amid weakening Dollar
Gold prices soared to new heights today on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), with the gold futures contract opening at Rs. 62,602 per 10g levels.
29 Nov 2023
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)BSE-listed companies' valuation crosses $4 trillion for the first time
On November 29, the combined market cap of all companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) hit a record-breaking $4.01 trillion or over Rs. 333 lakh crore.
28 Nov 2023
KhalistaniSFJ chief Pannun claims Indian government wants to kill him
Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) chief and designated terrorist in India, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has claimed the Indian government wants to assassinate him due to his involvement in the global Khalistan referendum movement.
28 Nov 2023
BusinessForeign investors pump Rs. 12,400cr into debt market in November
In November, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) poured a whopping Rs. 12,400 crore into India's debt market, the highest inflow in over two years.
28 Nov 2023
TechnologyIndia to gain 3 new chip fabrication units soon: Vaishnaw
Union IT minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Tuesday announced plans to establish three new chip fabrication units in India.
28 Nov 2023
Tata Motors LtdTata's EzServe service gaining popularity in smaller cities: Here's why
Tata Motors's EzServe bike service has gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities where workshops and service centers are scarce.
28 Nov 2023
United States of AmericaWhy India's cooperating with US's Pannun investigation, not Nijjar probe
India is cooperating with the United States (US) to investigate an alleged assassination attempt on Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma said.
28 Nov 2023
WeddingsFascinating stories and beliefs behind India's unique wedding traditions
India, a tapestry of diverse cultures, unfolds a myriad of wedding rituals that transcend mere festivities.
27 Nov 2023
iPhoneApple iPhone maker Foxconn announces $1.6 billion expansion in India
Foxconn, a major supplier for Apple, recently revealed plans to invest a whopping $1.6 billion in construction projects in India, according to a Taiwan exchange filing.
27 Nov 2023
United States of AmericaIndia-US to finalize MQ-9B Predator drone deal by March 2024
India is set to secure a significant deal for 31 armed MQ-9B Predator drones from the US by March next year.
27 Nov 2023
KhalistaniUS: Indian ambassador harassed by Khalistani supporters at gurdwara
Indian Ambassador to the United States (US) Taranjit Singh Sandhu was reportedly mobbed and harassed by a group of Khalistani supporters at the Hicksville Gurdwara in New York's Long Island on Sunday (local time).
27 Nov 2023
Justin TrudeauIndia didn't kill Nijjar, relations with Canada better now: Envoy
Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, firmly denied India's involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
27 Nov 2023
BusinessS&P upgrades India's FY24 growth forecast to 6.4%
S&P Global Ratings has raised India's growth forecast for the current financial year (FY24) to 6.4%, up from 6%, due to strong domestic momentum counterbalancing challenges from high food inflation and weak exports.
27 Nov 2023
Travel And TourismIndian citizens can travel visa-free to Malaysia from December 2023
Calling all travel freaks! Here's some good piece of news coming straight from Malaysia!
26 Nov 2023
VaranasiDev Diwali: History, significance, and celebrations
Dev Diwali is one of the auspicious festivals in India that is celebrated with a lot of grandeur, especially in Uttar Pradesh.
25 Nov 2023
Central GovernmentIndia-made drugs reduce treatment costs for rare diseases by 100-fold
Indian drug companies have managed to manufacture medicines for four rare diseases with the help of the central government in just a year, slashing the cost of treatment by up to 100-fold.
24 Nov 2023
Government of IndiaCentre permits online bond platform providers to form industry body
The Indian government has given the green light to online bond platform providers to establish their industry body, the 'OBPP Association.'
24 Nov 2023
BusinessBikanervala partners with The Montana Group to reach wider audience
Sweets and snacks company Bikanervala has teamed up with The Montana Group, to increase its presence in India and abroad.
24 Nov 2023
Indian GovernmentCentre holds discussion to boost private sector R&D spending
The Indian government is looking for ways to boost private sector investment in research and development (R&D) as it prepares for the Union Budget 2024.
24 Nov 2023
MeitYEnsure deepfake regulation compliance in 7 days: MeitY to companies
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has given social media platforms seven days to update their policies in line with Indian laws, specifically targeting deepfakes.
24 Nov 2023
Uttar PradeshThis expressway in Uttar Pradesh to soon become solar-powered
The Bundelkhand Expressway in Uttar Pradesh is on its way to becoming the first greenfield expressway in the state by relying entirely on solar power.
24 Nov 2023
TeslaTesla's $2bn investment in India hinges on government concessions
Tesla is considering a massive investment of up to $2 billion to establish a factory in India, but only if the government approves a 15% concessional duty on imported vehicles for the first two years of operation.
24 Nov 2023
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)India to miss divestment targets for 5th consecutive year
India is on track to miss its divestment goals for the fifth consecutive year, with a shortfall of $3.60 billion in 2023/24, as reported by Reuters.
24 Nov 2023
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Banks to raise consumer loan lending rates by 30-40 bps
Lending rates for consumer loans may increase by 30-40 basis points (bps) due to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) recent revision of risk weight norms.
23 Nov 2023
Saudi ArabiaIndia's crude oil imports touched 4-month high this October
India experienced a 5.9% increase in crude oil imports in October, totaling 18.53 million metric tons, as reported by the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC).
23 Nov 2023
BusinessIndia faces severe healthcare real estate shortage; needs 2bn sqft
India is facing an acute shortage in healthcare real estate, with a need for an additional two billion square feet to accommodate the current population's needs, according to a global healthcare report by Knight Frank.
23 Nov 2023
Climate ChangeLadakh's daring answer to climate chaos captivates the world
On a fateful night in Ladakh on August 5, 2010, an unexpected deluge shattered the region's calm, defying its historical shelter from the towering Greater Himalayas' monsoons.
