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The Government of India will now release quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates at 4:00 PM IST, aligning with financial market close; the next update for July-September 2024 is set for November 29.
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In October 2024, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold banks and other financial equities worth roughly ₹26,139 crore ($3.15 billion), withdrawing ₹1,13,859 crore ($13.72 billion) from India's secondary market. According to the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) statistics, oil and gas stocks valued at
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Russian President Vladimir Putin, addressing the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, described India as a natural ally and a "great nation," highlighting its annual GDP growth rate of 7.4 per cent. He credited the Soviet Union's support during India's independence for fostering a
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong to discuss advancing the India-Singapore partnership, with a focus on industrial parks, innovation, and semiconductor development. Jaishankar shared on X that they explored “contemporary partnerships” spanning green energy, skilling, and tech-driven areas. This visit follows the recent defence
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted the potential of India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to address critical issues like food and health security and regional stability, notably in Myanmar, during the Eighth Roundtable of ASEAN-India Network of Think-Tanks. With over a quarter of the world’s
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Speaking at an anti-terrorism conference in New Delhi, the Home Minister, Amit Shah, announced that the government will soon implement a national counterterrorism policy and strategy to combat terrorism, terrorists, and their ecosystem. The government has come up with a vision of a model anti-terrorism squad (ATS) and model special
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs authorised the conversion of "Ways and Means Advance" to equity in 2024–2025, bringing a total of ₹10,700 crore in equity to the Food Corporation of India (FCI) in a significant effort to bolster the agriculture sector. This will serve as
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Amid growing tensions between India and Canada, the Indian Consulate in Toronto announced cancelling some of its scheduled consular camps after the Canadian security authorities failed to provide minimum security protection. This news comes after violent clashes between Hindu and Khalistani protestors at places of worship in Canada.
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The Government of India will now release quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates at 4:00 PM IST, aligning with financial market close; the next update for July-September 2024 is set for November 29.
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The Government of India will now release quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates at 4:00 PM IST, aligning with financial market close; the next update for July-September 2024 is set for November 29.
by Publisher
In October 2024, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold banks and other financial equities worth roughly ₹26,139 crore ($3.15 billion), withdrawing ₹1,13,859 crore ($13.72 billion) from India's secondary market. According to the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) statistics, oil and gas stocks valued at
by Publisher
Russian President Vladimir Putin, addressing the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, described India as a natural ally and a "great nation," highlighting its annual GDP growth rate of 7.4 per cent. He credited the Soviet Union's support during India's independence for fostering a
by Publisher
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong to discuss advancing the India-Singapore partnership, with a focus on industrial parks, innovation, and semiconductor development. Jaishankar shared on X that they explored “contemporary partnerships” spanning green energy, skilling, and tech-driven areas. This visit follows the recent defence
by Publisher
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted the potential of India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to address critical issues like food and health security and regional stability, notably in Myanmar, during the Eighth Roundtable of ASEAN-India Network of Think-Tanks. With over a quarter of the world’s
by Publisher
Speaking at an anti-terrorism conference in New Delhi, the Home Minister, Amit Shah, announced that the government will soon implement a national counterterrorism policy and strategy to combat terrorism, terrorists, and their ecosystem. The government has come up with a vision of a model anti-terrorism squad (ATS) and model special
by Publisher
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs authorised the conversion of "Ways and Means Advance" to equity in 2024–2025, bringing a total of ₹10,700 crore in equity to the Food Corporation of India (FCI) in a significant effort to bolster the agriculture sector. This will serve as
by Publisher
Amid growing tensions between India and Canada, the Indian Consulate in Toronto announced cancelling some of its scheduled consular camps after the Canadian security authorities failed to provide minimum security protection. This news comes after violent clashes between Hindu and Khalistani protestors at places of worship in Canada.
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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
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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