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The first round of the India-Japan Dialogue on Economic Security, including Strategic Trade and Technology, took place in Tokyo, co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Japan’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Masataka Okano. Discussions centred on building resilient supply chains, safeguarding economic interests, and advancing partnerships in critical
by PublisherIndia's goods exports rose by 17.25% to $39.2 billion in October, marking the highest monthly tally in recent times, while imports reached $66.34 billion, a 3.9% increase from last year. From April to October, non-petroleum exports set a new high at $211.3 billion,
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das shared an optimistic view on India's economic resilience, despite global challenges like inflation and geopolitical tensions. Das highlighted the RBI’s measures, including a robust regulatory framework and responsive policy shifts, to address emerging risks. He pointed to improved inflation
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The United States remains the top importer of Indian engineering goods, purchasing $9.3 billion (up 6.2%) from April to September, according to data from the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC). The United Arab Emirates (UAE), benefitting from a Free Trade Agreement with India, secured the second spot with
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Sweden’s Ambassador to India, Jan Thesleff, announced that four Swedish companies, including IKEA, are considering establishing bases in Tamil Nadu. Currently, 70 Swedish firms operate in the State, employing around 25,000 people. Other Swedish companies, such as Scandinavian Robot Systems in Chennai and Jacobi in Coimbatore, will open
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in New Delhi to reinforce cooperation on defence, security, and counterterrorism efforts, including tackling extremism, terror financing, and drug trafficking. Jaishankar noted the steady pace of high-level engagements, while Prince Faisal affirmed
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana starting November 16, marking significant diplomatic engagements across these regions, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced. At the invitation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, PM Modi will visit Nigeria on November 16-17, the first Indian prime ministerial visit in
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India has secured sixth place globally in patent filings with 64,480 applications, as per the World Intellectual Property Indicators 2024 report. The patent office granted 149.4% more patents in 2023 compared to 2022. Industrial design applications rose by 36.4%, driven by sectors like textiles and accessories, tools
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The first round of the India-Japan Dialogue on Economic Security, including Strategic Trade and Technology, took place in Tokyo, co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Japan’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Masataka Okano. Discussions centred on building resilient supply chains, safeguarding economic interests, and advancing partnerships in critical
by Publisher

The first round of the India-Japan Dialogue on Economic Security, including Strategic Trade and Technology, took place in Tokyo, co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Japan’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Masataka Okano. Discussions centred on building resilient supply chains, safeguarding economic interests, and advancing partnerships in critical
by PublisherIndia's goods exports rose by 17.25% to $39.2 billion in October, marking the highest monthly tally in recent times, while imports reached $66.34 billion, a 3.9% increase from last year. From April to October, non-petroleum exports set a new high at $211.3 billion,
by Publisher
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das shared an optimistic view on India's economic resilience, despite global challenges like inflation and geopolitical tensions. Das highlighted the RBI’s measures, including a robust regulatory framework and responsive policy shifts, to address emerging risks. He pointed to improved inflation
by Publisher
The United States remains the top importer of Indian engineering goods, purchasing $9.3 billion (up 6.2%) from April to September, according to data from the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC). The United Arab Emirates (UAE), benefitting from a Free Trade Agreement with India, secured the second spot with
by Publisher
Sweden’s Ambassador to India, Jan Thesleff, announced that four Swedish companies, including IKEA, are considering establishing bases in Tamil Nadu. Currently, 70 Swedish firms operate in the State, employing around 25,000 people. Other Swedish companies, such as Scandinavian Robot Systems in Chennai and Jacobi in Coimbatore, will open
by Publisher
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in New Delhi to reinforce cooperation on defence, security, and counterterrorism efforts, including tackling extremism, terror financing, and drug trafficking. Jaishankar noted the steady pace of high-level engagements, while Prince Faisal affirmed
by Publisher
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana starting November 16, marking significant diplomatic engagements across these regions, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced. At the invitation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, PM Modi will visit Nigeria on November 16-17, the first Indian prime ministerial visit in
by Publisher
India has secured sixth place globally in patent filings with 64,480 applications, as per the World Intellectual Property Indicators 2024 report. The patent office granted 149.4% more patents in 2023 compared to 2022. Industrial design applications rose by 36.4%, driven by sectors like textiles and accessories, tools
by Publisher
India’s economy expanded at a faster-than-expected annual rate of 7.4% in the quarter ended in March, despite mounting global economic uncertainty. Gross domestic product of the fourth quarter of the government’s fiscal year 2025 came in sharply higher than the 6.7% growth forecast by economists in
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India, which was ranked tenth in the world in 2014, continues to be the fastest-growing major economy. B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO of India’s state-run think tank Niti Aayog said, “we are the fourth-largest economy as I speak ... and this is not my data. This is IMF [international monetary
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If PM Modi licenses SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service, India will be risking national sovereignty and security in handing over the keys to its skies to Elon Musk.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India is becoming a major maritime power and is being recognised as a reliable and responsible partner in the world. Speaking after the commissioning of three naval warships here, Modi said India has always supported an open, secure, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
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Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel announced the launch of three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The Firefly constellation satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched aboard the Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The launch took place around 1
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A Republican lawmaker has asked the US Department of Justice to preserve all records in connection with the "selective prosecution" of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and his group of companies by the Biden administration. The demand comes less than a week before the Donald Trump administration takes office.
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The Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy linked money laundering case, officials said. The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Army for its determination, professionalism and dedication, and underlined his government's commitment to the welfare of armed forces and their families. In posts on X on Army Day, he said, "Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering
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India’s economy expanded at a faster-than-expected annual rate of 7.4% in the quarter ended in March, despite mounting global economic uncertainty. Gross domestic product of the fourth quarter of the government’s fiscal year 2025 came in sharply higher than the 6.7% growth forecast by economists in

India, which was ranked tenth in the world in 2014, continues to be the fastest-growing major economy. B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO of India’s state-run think tank Niti Aayog said, “we are the fourth-largest economy as I speak ... and this is not my data. This is IMF [international monetary

If PM Modi licenses SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service, India will be risking national sovereignty and security in handing over the keys to its skies to Elon Musk.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India is becoming a major maritime power and is being recognised as a reliable and responsible partner in the world. Speaking after the commissioning of three naval warships here, Modi said India has always supported an open, secure, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.

Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel announced the launch of three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The Firefly constellation satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched aboard the Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The launch took place around 1

A Republican lawmaker has asked the US Department of Justice to preserve all records in connection with the "selective prosecution" of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and his group of companies by the Biden administration. The demand comes less than a week before the Donald Trump administration takes office.

The Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy linked money laundering case, officials said. The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Army for its determination, professionalism and dedication, and underlined his government's commitment to the welfare of armed forces and their families. In posts on X on Army Day, he said, "Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering