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India has cleared 1 million square kilometres of its 3.5 million square kilometres of sedimentary basin for oil exploration, previously classified as "no-go" areas, according to Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. To attract global investors, Puri emphasised flexible policies, offering compensation for seismic survey assistance. With India&
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Former US President Donald Trump, in a speech at the Detroit Economic Club, accused India of imposing steep tariffs on American goods. Trump alleged that India “probably charges more” than China in terms of tariffs. Trump recounted a meeting with Harley-Davidson executives during his presidency, where they reportedly told him
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Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, unveiled the Humsafar Policy, a major initiative aimed at improving the overall infrastructure along India's national highways. By implementing the policy, the ministry aims to modernise the national highway network and bring it up to international standards. New Delhi
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Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as a “total killer” despite his friendly appearance. Speaking on the Flagrant podcast, Trump recalled their joint appearance at the Howdy Modi event in Houston in 2019 and shared anecdotes about the Prime Minister&
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One of the biggest Indian industrialists and former chairman of the Tata Group, Ratan Naval Tata, 86, passed away at a Mumbai hospital on October 9, 2024.
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Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, announced at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference that India will invest $25 million to establish hydrogen hubs at Deendayal, Paradip, and V.O. Chidambaranar ports, supporting the country’s green shipping ambition. Joshi also highlighted India’s renewable energy growth, with a 175
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India signed contracts for 15 billion cubic metres of natural gas from post-Final Investment Decision (FID) projects between January and August 2024, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Globally, 50 BCM of gas contracts were inked during this period, with India cornering the largest share at 30%.
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The Shipping Ministry is finalising regulations requiring international container lines operating in Indian waters to reserve at least 5% of their cargo space for domestic operators. Additionally, vessel-sharing agreements among container lines must also ensure a 5% reservation for domestic cargo movement. These new rules aim to strengthen business for
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India has cleared 1 million square kilometres of its 3.5 million square kilometres of sedimentary basin for oil exploration, previously classified as "no-go" areas, according to Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. To attract global investors, Puri emphasised flexible policies, offering compensation for seismic survey assistance. With India&
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India has cleared 1 million square kilometres of its 3.5 million square kilometres of sedimentary basin for oil exploration, previously classified as "no-go" areas, according to Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. To attract global investors, Puri emphasised flexible policies, offering compensation for seismic survey assistance. With India&
by Publisher
Former US President Donald Trump, in a speech at the Detroit Economic Club, accused India of imposing steep tariffs on American goods. Trump alleged that India “probably charges more” than China in terms of tariffs. Trump recounted a meeting with Harley-Davidson executives during his presidency, where they reportedly told him
by Publisher
Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, unveiled the Humsafar Policy, a major initiative aimed at improving the overall infrastructure along India's national highways. By implementing the policy, the ministry aims to modernise the national highway network and bring it up to international standards. New Delhi
by Publisher
Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as a “total killer” despite his friendly appearance. Speaking on the Flagrant podcast, Trump recalled their joint appearance at the Howdy Modi event in Houston in 2019 and shared anecdotes about the Prime Minister&
by Publisher
One of the biggest Indian industrialists and former chairman of the Tata Group, Ratan Naval Tata, 86, passed away at a Mumbai hospital on October 9, 2024.
by Publisher
Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, announced at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference that India will invest $25 million to establish hydrogen hubs at Deendayal, Paradip, and V.O. Chidambaranar ports, supporting the country’s green shipping ambition. Joshi also highlighted India’s renewable energy growth, with a 175
by Publisher
India signed contracts for 15 billion cubic metres of natural gas from post-Final Investment Decision (FID) projects between January and August 2024, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Globally, 50 BCM of gas contracts were inked during this period, with India cornering the largest share at 30%.
by Publisher
The Shipping Ministry is finalising regulations requiring international container lines operating in Indian waters to reserve at least 5% of their cargo space for domestic operators. Additionally, vessel-sharing agreements among container lines must also ensure a 5% reservation for domestic cargo movement. These new rules aim to strengthen business for
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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