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US budget deficit rises to nearly $2 trillion in 2026, highest in five years
Record federal outlays and rising debt servicing costs weighed on US finances, while tariff refunds and higher defence spending added pressure
Brent crude hits $110 a barrel for first time since May as supply concerns mount
Diesel and gasoline futures also climbed as traders assessed geopolitical risks, disrupted energy infrastructure and limited prospects for immedi
Serum Institutes HPV vaccine Cervavac receives WHO prequalification
Inclusion on the WHO list allows Cervavac to be procured by U.N. agencies. The vaccine targets four HPV types and is indicated for girls and boys
As GST Council meets, tax experts say reforms must move beyond rates to processes and compliance
The GST Council will meet in New Delhi on October 8 for the first time after its meeting on September 3-4, 2025.
ISRO completes Gaganyaan separation tests ahead of first uncrewed mission in 2026
The tests assessed module separation, umbilical disconnections and the ability of critical Crew Module systems to withstand shocks during separat
For global trades sake, hope our US deal is inked soon: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman expressed optimism regarding the speedy conclusion of the India-US trade agreement during her recent interaction. She highligh
Starlink says it is ready to offer high-speed internet in India, cites government approvals
Starlink, Reliance and Bharti Airtels OneWeb are at the centre of a growing dispute over competition and regulatory approvals in Indias satellite
India seeks update from Russia on whereabouts of Indians working with Russian military
New Delhi has been consistently urging Moscow to release all the Indian nationals serving with the Russian military
MEA calls on U.S. to ensure safety, security of Indians after foiled Illinois temple attack
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the attempted mass shooting at a temple highlights the increasing cases of hate crimes and racial discrimin
Property taxation needs structural reform
The property tax performance of Indias municipal bodies has been poor Indias cumulative property tax was 0.15-0.2% of its GDP
Gradiant bets big on India, secures five contracts, including semiconductor fab
Company appoints Hari Prasad as India MD as water-treatment firm wins five contracts across semiconductor, PCB and solar manufacturing
Central Minister Scindia Announces Improved Road Network for Kurila Dham
Central Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia unveils plans for enhanced road connectivity to Kurila Dham, boosting religious tourism and local developme
Filmmaker Abhinay Deo urges respect for Imran Khan amid leave India notice
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Starlink says built India infra with requisite govt approvals
New Delhi: Starlink on Friday, October 16, said it has worked with Indian regulators, industry and operators for over five years and built dedica
IND u-19 vs AUS u-19 | Baloda scalps a record-breaking 14 in India u-19s dominant win
The hosts bowl out Australia under-19 for 151 to set up an 11-run chase; Cattles lone battle only delays the inevitable as Yashbardhan & Co. clin
A 'flying' Tesla Roadster sounds impossible, until you see what Lockheed Martin built decades ago
Thrusters are as good at flipping cars as they are at hunting ballistic missiles.
RBI to allow inter-operability among account aggregators; integrate bank deposits with CAS
Account aggregator will give you an overview of all your financial assets at one view. Mr. Malhotra
Mexico Baja Coast May Day Call: US Coast Guard saves 16 people, 11 missing. What has happened?
Migrants are increasingly turning to the risky alternative offered by smugglers to travel by sea to avoid heavily guarded land borders. Small boa
Weverse Con Festival 2027 Line-Up Unveiled: ENHYPEN, Eric Nam, Hwasa And More To Perform In India
Temple plot: India voices concern, US lawmakers seek probe
New Delhi/Washington:India on Friday, October 16, called on the US to ensure the safety, security and wellbeing of Indian nationals, describing t
Lupin launches fixed dose triple combo inhaler for COPD in India
The product is an important addition to Lupins respiratory portfolio.
Indianapolis Dam Removal Project: City dismantles Emrichsville Dam; wildlife passage restored
GMR Aero Technic MoU to bring Canadian STCs to Indian operators
Hyderabad:GMR Aero Technic, the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) arm of the GMR group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with
Women are twice as likely to use public transport for work commute | Data
Nearly 67% of all women who commuted to work relied on walking or buses or other public transport
Indian jailed for life for murder of woman he met at a brothel in UK
Alleged mass shooting plot at Aurora Hindu temple sparks condemnation of anti-Indian hate
By Ritu Jha- An alleged plot by a 19-year-old man to carry out a mass shooting targeting Indian people at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, has
US stocks: US market ends down sharply; worries about AI trade and high oil prices weigh
Wall Street ended sharply lower on Friday, with CoreWeave, Broadcom and other AI-related technology stocks under renewed pressure, while a jump i
Zacharia was on shaky ground from her first White House press conference, and over questions about her claims of being a lawyer despite not passi
Debt is eating up a bigger chunk of your raise, research shows
New research finds debt payments rose far faster than estimated real household income, absorbing about half of a one-earner household's gains. De
RBI raises FY27 inflation projection to 5.2% amid higher crude oil prices
Consumer inflation accelerated in August to 4.82% from a year earlier, above the Reserve Bank of Indias 4% medium-term target for a third consecu
Pope Leo had the lower lobe of his right lung removed after doctors identified a suspected cancerous nodule. The surgery confirmed he had adenoca
When Dangote Refinery began selling shares in September, Nigerians could subscribe through dozens of banks and digital investment apps for as lit
Why Hotels No Longer Clean Rooms Every Day and What Travelers Should Know
Hotel cleaning schedules have changed, and travelers may need to request daily service.
US India Caucus seeks hate-crime probe into Illinois temple shooting plot
US India Caucus seeks hate-crime probe into Illinois temple shooting plot
Canada resets India ties, PM Modi likely to visit in December
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada on December 11-12 to enhance bilateral relations. The trip aims to focus on key areas of
IND vs WI: Approaching Milestones and Records Ahead of 5th T20I, India vs West Indies series 2026
IND vs WI 5th T20I , Approaching Milestones and Records :The T20I series between the Indian cricket team and West Indies cricket team will be de
Gabriella Rothberg, a 17-year-old scientist, is working on genetically engineering tomatoes to taste like beef. These tomatoes aim to provide iro
Panasonic reverses stand on Indianising top deck, offers key roles to expats
Panasonic has recently appointed Japanese executives to senior roles in its Indian operations. The company is restructuring its leadership back t
The Foreign Exchange Dealers' Association of India (FEDAI) has directed banks not to convert foreign currency remittances into rupees without spe
Centreintervenes to buy airlines more time at Adanis Mumbai airport
The ministrys intervention effectively puts the proposed international slot cuts on hold while stakeholders seek a workable transition plan.
While Software Ate the World, This Company Ate Its Own Software Business
Editors note: This article is republished from Jumpstart, a TechNode Group publication. In 2023, AI software was DataCanvass business. By the fir
Indias blind women cricketers still wait for house sites and jobs a year after their World Cup win
Captain Deepika T.C. of Madakasira in Andhra Pradeshs Sri Sathya Sai district is still waiting for the house site she was promised
Iceland courts India for geothermal, CCUS, carbon-to-stone technologies
According to Jhann Pll Jhannsson, Icelands Minister for the Energy, Environment and Climate the regulatory in India would not be a challenge and
Harness engineering is how AI developers are now trying to make agents work reliably | Explained
As AI agents become more capable in 2026, developers are building systems around models to keep them on track, within boundaries and accountable
IND vs WI first T20I: Shreyas makes it a cakewalk for India
The skipper smashes his maiden T20I century as the Men in Blue romp home with 32 balls to spare
Zacharia replaced Karoline Leavitt, a longtime Trump adviser who left as press secretary in August. It's unclear who will fill the role now, or w
Government approves Rs 1,195 crore for ITI cluster modernisation
With these approvals, the cumulative investment approved under the scheme has reached 3,687 crore to date to help transform ITIs into modern, ind
Match Deepti Sharma: Player of the Match Deepti Sharma said she was used to batting under pressure and had walked in with the sole aim of finish
A tanker with 15 Indians was hit in Hormuz, and 12 ships were attacked in a week
Twelve vessels between 5 and 11 October is the highest rate since the US blockaded Iranian ports. India has been covering these one at a time.
Big US bank stocks head for longest weekly losing streak since 2008
Major US banks are experiencing their longest weekly losing streak since the 2008 financial crisis, driven by mixed quarterly earnings and rising
Niti Aayog vice-chairman Ashok Lahiri stressed the need for rapid economic reforms and structural changes to help India become a developed nation
'India needs 8-9% growth to become a developed nation by 2047'
India aims to become a $30 trillion economy by 2047, from its current size of around $4 trillion. The country's gross domestic product (GDP) grew
MEA Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to hold talks on October 20
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Mumbai on October 20. They will discuss ways to enhance the
Remembering Pandit Rajiv Taranath: A Maestro of Indian Classical Music
Celebrating the legacy of Pandit Rajiv Taranath, a renowned sarod player, on his birth anniversary. Remembering Pandit Rajiv Taranath: A Maestro
Indian IT stocks post best weekly gain in 18 years amid global AI sell-off
This comes as AI sell-off drives investors towards the country's software firms
IIFCL, two Coal India units to list on D Street in FY27: Dipam Secretary
DIPAM Secretary Arunish Chawla said the momentum in stake sales and public offerings would continue in FY27
Deakin forges landmark partnerships with CII and LinkedIn to advance India's future-ready workforce
New Delhi [India], October 16: As part of its commitment to deepening engagement in India and preparing learners for the future of work, Deakin U
Menstrual hygiene a fundamental right: Supreme Court warns states of contempt
The Supreme Court has mandated the central government to provide details on the implementation of menstrual hygiene rights. This ruling emphasise
Shantakka: Dimagi Naxals brainwashing Gen Z, using protests to destabilise India
India Inc's FY27 profit growth estimates dip 700 bps since February
Iran war-driven input cost pressures drag FY27 earnings growth forecast to 9.2% from 16.5% in February, while real estate bucks the trend
What makes a place ready for radical innovation? Researchers say resident openness matters
Why do some cities embrace new technologies and business models while others are slower to take them up? Economic conditions, infrastructure and
Jaffer applies for India men's national selector post
If selected, Jaffer would be the chair of the selector's committee by virtue of having played the most Tests (31)
In line with UNs 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the organisation looks for cooperation with govt, stakeholders to advance spirulina-bas
Satcom row: Reliance welcomes competition, says Indian laws apply to all
Reliance Industries welcomed competition from Elon Musk's Starlink in India's satellite communications market but stressed that all operators mus
U.S. midterms Donald Trumps test, Indias stakes
The midterm elections will test the U.S. Presidents leadership, congressional control and the future of India relations
'We Didn't Play The Way We Wanted': Smriti Mandhana After India Survive Zimbabwe Scare
India captain Smriti Mandhana admitted her side did not play the way it wanted in the first T20I against Zimbabwe, but was happy to begin her ful
Smriti Mandhana: India captain Smriti Mandhana admitted her side did not play the way it wanted in the first T20I against Zimbabwe, but was happ
US Crude Oil Tops $100 As Iran Escalates Hormuz Attacks, WTI Up 9% This Week
Oil prices have been supported by growing doubts over US President Donald Trump's plan to release several hundred million barrels of Russian dies
India's luxury market is projected to surpass $12 billion by 2028, reflecting a significant shift in consumer behavior. Millennials and Gen Z acc
Actor-activist addresses the event Jantar Mantar@ Manaveeyam Veedhi, urges the youth to keep their fight going with a smile
Gold FoF subscriptions halted: What the restrictions mean for investors
Restrictions may slow fresh FoF inflows, but investors can still buy gold ETFs through demat accounts
Indian National Arrested In US For Voter Fraud
An Indian national has been arrested in the US for allegedly falsely claiming American citizenship to vote in the 2024 general election in Minnes
Mastercard, Citigroup In Focus As US Presses China On Market Access: Report
Visa has received approval to prepare a wholly owned card-clearing business in China, while Mastercard seeks independent operations and Citigroup
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Two vessels carrying 24 Indian seafarers hit by projectiles, drone in separate incidents
Union shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed that two vessels carrying Indian seafarers were attacked in October. The MT ST 3 was struck
Chip selloff deepens Wall Street losses as doubts grew over AI returns
A significant selloff in semiconductor stocks affected major US indexes amid rising concerns regarding AI investment returns. The Nasdaq 100 drop
Jagan Mohan Reddy recalibrates stance, demands CEC's resignation, signals opening to INDIA Bloc
YSRCP leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has changed his stance by supporting youth protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. This shift suggests potential po
India Squad for New Zealand Tour 2026: Shubman Gill Captain, Full ODI
BCCI announces Indias ODI and Test squads for the New Zealand tour in November 2026. Shubman Gill to captain the first three ODIs and both Tests,
Sammy proud as West Indies defy financial woes to push India to the brink
Sammy proud as West Indies defy financial woes to push India to the brink
Govt Halts Sugar Diversion For Ethanol In 2026-27 As Retail Prices Hit Record High
India shifts ethanol procurement to corn and rice as weak rainfall threatens sugar output and domestic prices touch record highs.
Indian roller birds sighted at farms in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai
Transforming old festive gift boxes into functional home items can significantly enhance your organization efforts. They can be great for storing
Bombay Sport Exchange: Is India Selling Entertainment Over Sports?
Bombay Sport Exchange explores the balance between entertainment and grassroots development in Indian basketball, examining the NBAs influence an
Nagaland: WhatsApp chatbot launched to boost access to skill development services
Dimapur: Nagaland Chief Secretary Sentiyanger Imchen launched the Nagaland Skill and Entrepreneurship Development Mission (NSEDM) WhatsApp chatbo
White House lists investment over $330 billion in US from India
The White House announced investments of over $330 billion from India as part of total investments. This total is reported as $10.871 trillion fr
