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Beijing, August 22: Food security is a fundamental issue linked to human existence and development, and it is a shared concern for all economies in the Asia-Pacific region. To enhance food security cooperation in the region, China has proposed three initiatives to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies. During a high-level government-business dialogue on food ... Read more China Proposes Initiatives to Strengthen Food Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific Region

New Delhi, August 20: NITI Aayog organized a high-level brainstorming session on Wednesday titled TB: The Way Forward. The aim was to develop strategies and suggestions to achieve the goal of a tuberculosis-free India in a timely manner. According to information shared on NITI Aayogs official social media platform, X, the session was co-chaired by ... Read more NITI Aayog Discusses TB: The Way Forward Strategy for a Tuberculosis-Free India

Amsterdam, August 19: India has maintained its dominance over Pakistan in the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. In a Pool D match held at Wagner Stadium in Amsterdam, the Indian mens hockey team delivered an impressive performance, defeating Pakistan 5-3. India started the match with great intensity, controlling the ball effectively. In the fourth minute, ... Read more India Dominates Pakistan in FIH Hockey World Cup Match, Winning 5-3

New Delhi, August 19: Hyundai Motor India Limited, the South Korean automotive manufacturer, has announced a price increase of up to 1% across its entire vehicle portfolio, effective from September 2026. The company attributes this hike to rising input and commodity costs, increasing operational expenses, and ongoing geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties. According to a filing ... Read more Hyundai Motor India Announces Price Hike of Up to 1% Effective September 2026

New Delhi, August 19: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has strongly countered statements made by opposition parties regarding the China border dispute. He emphasized that claims suggesting China has intruded 60 kilometers into Indian territory are misleading and detrimental to the morale of security forces. In a conversation in New Delhi, Rijiju stated that ... Read more Kiren Rijiju Slams Opposition for Misleading Claims on China Border Issue

New Delhi, August 19: The Ambassador of Palestine to India, Abdullah M. Abu Shavesh, announced that an India Hospital will soon be established in Palestine, with all necessary paperwork completed. In a special interview on Wednesday, Shavesh highlighted the dire health situation in the West Bank and the significance of the recent visit by a ... Read more India to Establish India Hospital in Palestine, Strengthening Ties: Ambassador Shavesh

Mumbai, August 19: The Indian stock market closed lower on Wednesday. By the end of the trading session, the Sensex fell by 325.78 points, or 0.42%, to settle at 76,909.68. Meanwhile, the Nifty dropped 76.60 points, or 0.32%, to close at 24,078.30. The market witnessed a broad decline. The Nifty India Defense and Nifty Energy ... Read more Indian Stock Market Closes in Red, Sensex Drops 325 Points

New Delhi, August 19: Indias fox nut (makhana) sector is on a rapid growth trajectory in the coming years. According to an official fact sheet released by the central government, the countrys fox nut market could expand to a size of 11,000 to 12,000 crore by 2029-30, driven by increased production, strong domestic demand, better ... Read more Indias Fox Nut Market Set to Reach 12,000 Crore by 2029-30, Boosting Farmer Income

Galle, August 19: The Indian cricket team secured a convincing victory against Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the Test match held at Galle International Stadium. Thanks to the exceptional bowling performance by Manav Suthar, India wrapped up Sri Lankas second innings for just 206 runs on the fifth day of the match, taking a ... Read more India Triumphs Over Sri Lanka by 165 Runs in Galle Test

New Delhi, August 19: Uttar Pradeshs Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Suresh Khanna, stated that under Prime Minister Narendra Modis guidance and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanaths leadership, Uttar Pradesh has become a promising investment destination. With robust law and order, world-class infrastructure, and investor-friendly policies, Japan is evolving from a mere investor to a long-term ... Read more Strengthening India-Japan Relations: Strategic Partnership with Uttar Pradesh Grows

New Delhi, August 19: Indian Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has departed for Singapore to participate in the fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable Conference (ISMR). This event aims to strengthen economic cooperation between India and Singapore. The Finance Ministry shared this information on the social media platform X on Wednesday. According to the Finance ... Read more Indian Finance Minister Leads Delegation to Fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable

Beijing, August 19: A report released by the University of Manchester on August 17 highlights the significant impact of Chinas extensive support for green industries. This backing has led to reduced costs for technologies such as batteries, electric vehicles, and solar energy, making them more accessible and playing a crucial role in the global shift ... Read more Chinas Green Industry Boosts Global Low-Carbon Transition, Says University of Manchester

Gandhinagar, August 18: Gujarats Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia announced on Tuesday that the Forest Department will deploy drones, tracking teams, and new watch towers on the Shatrunjay Hills in Palitana. This initiative aims to monitor the activities of Asiatic lions and enhance the safety of pilgrims visiting this significant Jain pilgrimage site. During ... Read more Gujarat Plans Watch Towers and Drones to Monitor Lions at Palitana Pilgrimage Site

Brussels, August 17: Europe has been engulfed in wildfires for the past few months, affecting several countries. In Greece, an elderly couple tragically lost their lives due to a wildfire on Sunday. Meanwhile, Belgium is grappling with its largest wildfire in modern history, which has overtaken a remote natural area. According to the Greek Coast ... Read more Europe Battles Devastating Wildfires: Elderly Couple Dies in Greece, Belgium Faces Historic Blaze

Mumbai, August 15: The newly inaugurated Glass Skywalk at the renowned Dahbosa Waterfall in Palghar district promises to redefine tourism in the area. On the occasion of Independence Day, Forest Minister and Palghar District Guardian Minister Ganesh Naik unveiled this attractive tourist project. This initiative is expected to significantly increase the influx of domestic and ... Read more New Glass Skywalk at Dahbosa Waterfall Set to Boost Palghar Tourism

New Delhi, August 15: On the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, Delhis Lieutenant Governor (LG) Tarunjeet Singh Sandhu hoisted the national flag at Lok Niwas. He urged citizens to work together to create a safe, clean, and proud Developed Delhi, aiming for the city to serve as a model for the entire nation. During ... Read more LG Sandhu Calls for a Developed Delhi Model on Independence Day

New Delhi, August 14: The Indian Army is set to enhance its strike capability and operational efficiency with a significant move by the Ministry of Defence. On Friday, the ministry signed two contracts worth approximately 1,577 crore with Tata Advanced Systems Limited and Naib Private Limited for the procurement of the Loitering Munition System. This ... Read more Indian Army Secures Advanced Drone Systems with 1,577 Crore Contracts

Bengaluru, August 14: Karnataka BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra has accused the state government of harming the interests of farmers and areca nut producers by imposing a ban on gutkha. He stated that this decision has created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among farmers across the state. During a press conference held at Vidhana Soudha ... Read more Karnataka BJP President Criticizes Governments Gutkha Ban Impacting Farmers

Guwahati, August 14: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Friday that the state government is undertaking a significant initiative to replace over 1,000 wooden and dilapidated bridges with durable Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) bridges, ensuring safety in all weather conditions. The program aims to strengthen road connectivity across the state and enhance access ... Read more Assam Government to Replace Over 1,000 Dilapidated Bridges with RCC Structures: CM Sarma

Mumbai, August 14: Natco Pharma Limited has reported a significant decline in profit and revenue for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026-27 (April-June). The companys consolidated net profit fell by 57% year-on-year to 206.5 crore, down from 480.3 crore in the same quarter last year. The main pressure on performance stemmed from weak ... Read more Natco Pharma Reports 57% Drop in Q1 Profit Due to Weak Lenalidomide Sales

New Delhi, August 14: One hundred beneficiaries of the PM Vishwakarma scheme from the Delhi-NCR region have been invited as special guests to witness the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort. This information was shared in an official statement on Friday. According to the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), these ... Read more 100 Beneficiaries of PM Vishwakarma Scheme Invited to 80th Independence Day Celebrations

Washington, August 14: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new 100% tariff on the import of unmanned drones and their components. According to the White House, this decision is based on national security concerns. The aim is to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, particularly China, in the drone sector. The White House statement indicates ... Read more Trump Imposes 100% Tariff on Drone Imports Citing National Security

New Delhi, August 11: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and German Foreign Minister Johan Wadephul held a phone conversation regarding regional conditions and the security of the Hormuz Strait. During their discussion, both ministers emphasized that Iran holds the military actions of the US and Israel responsible for the rising tensions and stressed the importance ... Read more Iran and Germany Discuss Hormuz Strait Crisis, Blame US for Tensions