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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Economists and market experts on Tuesday said the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) projection that India will remain the world's fastest-growing major economy with a growth rate of 7 per cent reflects strong global confidence in the country's economic potential. Speaking to IANS, economist Vijay Sardana said a country with a population of over 1.5 billion offers immense opportunities for growth and investment. This is very good news because a vast count

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) India's rapidly growing electricity demand could require the country to build substantially more coal-fired generation capacity than previously projected even as it maintains an aggressive renewable energy expansion programme, said Ghanshyam Prasad, chairman of the Central Electricity Authority of India, on Tuesday. At an event organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce, the CEA head noted that demand trends may force planners to reassess the scale of coa

New Delhi [India], October 13: Black Mango India Designs LLP, founded by F&B space designer and developer Gaurav Mangla, has been recognised with the Best F&B Space Developer award at

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Hockey India on Tuesday announced the Indian mens squad for the Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026, scheduled to be held in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5. Captain Harmanpreet Singh will lead the side after guiding India to a historic gold medal at the Asian Games in Japan, where the team successfully defended its continental crown for the first time. The squad retains its core that delivered success at the Asian Games, reflecting conti

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Singapores Deputy Prime Minister and Energy, Trade, and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong is on an India trip from October 13 to 15, with the visit reaffirming the longstanding and multifaceted bilateral relationship between the two countries, according to a Singapore government statement. Deputy Prime Minister Gan will be in New Delhi on Tuesday and Wednesday, where he will participate in the 8th Bloomberg New Economy Forum and speak on a panel on how countr

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 13 (IANS) A total of 158 people who had migrated to India from neighbouring countries received Indian citizenship certificates at a ceremony in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, including 126 under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and 32 through the District Collectors Office. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi presented the certificates at an event organised by the Ahmedabad district administration at the auditorium of SAL Institute of Technology and Engineering. The bene

Digital Desk | Thimphu, Oct 13 (IANS) India handed over cheques amounting to INR/Nu. 2.90 billion (290 crores) to Bhutans Ministry of Finance, towards the Government of Indias commitment under Bhutans 13th Five Year Plan for several projects, the Indian Embassy in Thimphu said on Tuesday. India and Bhutan held the 19th Monthly Coordination Meeting in Thimphu, under Bhutans 13th Five Year Plan, to discuss progress and future course of action on projects being implemented in the Himalayan nation w

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 12: For much of the past two decades, immunotherapy was thought of as a treatment held in reserve an option to try after chemotherapy and

Digital Desk | Newtown, Oct 13 (IANS) West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Tuesday slammed the Opposition, saying that its leaders claim democracy has ended in the country while repeatedly criticising the government, the Supreme Court, the Prime Minister and the Home Minister. He further said that they are misusing democracy. Speaking to reporters, Ghosh said, They (the Opposition) claim that democracy has ended in the country, and every day they hurl abuses at the government, the Supreme Court,

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 13 (IANS) Indian-American City Councilmember Nithya Raman will face Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday in the only live televised debate of the mayoral race, going in with an 11-point lead in a recent poll, even as a third of voters remain undecided. It comes as voters have already received their mail-in ballots, and just three weeks before Election Day on November 3. Homelessness, housing affordability, public safety, economic development and the city's prepa

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) India and Iran on Monday held talks between their top security officials, exchanging views on the latest regional and international developments and issues of mutual interest, the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi said. Secretary of Irans Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, held a telephone conversation with National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval on Monday evening, the Embassy said in a post on X. Dr Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of the Supreme Nat

Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 12 (IANS) Tripura Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Monday said that the state government plans to develop 58 more agricultural markets in the 2026-27 financial year to strengthen rural infrastructure, facilitate the sale of farm produce and increase farmers incomes. Inaugurating a two-storey rural market built at a cost of Rs 4.51 crore at Gajaria Market in South Tripura district, Nath said Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision was to establi

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) India has offered support to the Cypriot Navy in training, capacity building and technical assistance to enhance maritime security, with both sides reiterating their desire to expand the India-Cyprus defence and strategic partnership, the Ministry of Defence said on Monday. The offer was made during a meeting between Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Cypriot Naval Commander Commodore Nicolaos Luca at the Mari Naval Base in Cyprus. Defence Secretary

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday called upon businesses in India and the United Kingdom to translate the opportunities created by the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) into expanded trade, investment, partnerships, and job creation. Addressing the 16th Session of the India-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO), he said the two countries should aim to double bilateral trade by 2030 and make the India-UK

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) India's total internet subscriber base increased to 1.114 billion at the end of June 2026 from 1.093 billion three months earlier, registering a quarterly growth of 1.96 per cent, according to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday. The growth was driven by continued expansion in broadband and wireless internet adoption across the country. Of the total internet subscribers, 1,066.43 million were wireless internet users, while 47.73 mill

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) While western countries continue to focus on Indias coal-fired power plants in the debate on climate change, what is being overlooked is the rapid rate at which the country is adding to its renewable energy capacity, which includes both solar, hydel, and wind power, an article said. Many of todays high-income economies industrialised on coal for over a century before shifting to cleaner energy. India is attempting to do both simultaneously, expanding elect

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) India found place among the most compelling long-term growth markets for branded residences, with the number of branded residential projects expected to rise by 126 per cent over the next six years, a report said on Monday. The report from Savills found rising domestic wealth, expanding metropolitan populations and growing appetite for branded living to shape Indias next phase of growth. Unlike the predominantly resort-led growth across much of the Asia Pa

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) India-Czech Republic discuss advancing Strategic Partnership on Innovation as Sibi George, Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), received Czech Deputy Foreign Minister Marie Chatardova and held substantive discussions, the MEA said on Monday. Secretary(West) Sibi George received Czech Deputy Foreign Minister Marie Chatardova, the MEA stated on X. Both sides held substantive discussions on advancing the India-Czech Strategic Partnershi

Digital Desk | Male, Oct 12 (IANS) As many as 765 Maldivian candidates from various sectors have been trained through the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation programme (ITEC) over the past years. This year, 80 Maldivian candidates have already been enrolled and will undergo training through ITEC, a report has detailed. India has raised the annual slots allocated for the Maldives from 200 to 300 over the past two years, showcasing that the programme is working and that more Maldivians want

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Recent experience competing against Asias leading golfers at the Asian Games could prove valuable for Saptak Talwar, Veer Ahlawat and Yuvraj Sandhu as the Indian trio prepares for the India Championship at Delhi Golf Club from October 15 to 18. Although Indias mens team returned from Aichi-Nagoya without a medal, the competition offered the three golfers an opportunity to test themselves against a strong international field under pressure. Talwar and Ahlaw

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh on Monday held bilateral talks with UK Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Jonathan Reynolds to explore avenues for strengthening cooperation in space, civil nuclear energy, scientific research and emerging technologies. According to the Ministry of Science & Technology, the Indian delegation -- led by the minister -- comprised Prof. Umesh Waghmare, Secretary of the Department of Science

Digital Desk | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Sep 14 (IANS) Entering the 17th day of his hunger strike, Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Monday issued a highly emotional appeal to the Maratha community. Having discontinued IV fluids and medical treatment, Jarange Patil stated that his physical condition was rapidly deteriorating, warning that his upcoming journey to Mumbai might be his last encounter with the people of Maharashtra. Today is the 17th day of my fast. Removing the IV

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 9 (IANS) The United States will account for 80 per cent of global computing power by 2028, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said, casting artificial intelligence as a critical strategic contest with China. Bessent made the projection during a wide-ranging conversation at SMU's Cox School of Business in Dallas. He said the US held half of global computing capacity in 2025 and was rapidly extending that lead. In 2025, the US had 50 per cent of global computing po

Kremlin reveals crucial bilateral talks between PM Modi and Vladimir Putin on Su-57 fighter jets, new nuclear power plants, and the return of Indian nationals.

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Xavier Bettel on Monday stressed the importance of maintaining rusted and honest relations with India, while also praising the leadership for its efficiency in delivering commitments. Addressing a joint press conference with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar in New Delhi, Bettel reflected on his 13 years in government, saying Luxembourg and India had made significant efforts to strengthen their r

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) India maintained a stable contribution to Germany's inbound tourism with Indian visitor nights up 0.1 per cent yearonyear and the countrys ten leading city destinations accounting for about 61 per cent of all Indian overnight stays, a statement said on Monday. Germany recorded 36.4 million international overnight stays in the first half of 2026, while India maintains stable growth and strong long-term potential, a statement from the German National Tourist Office said. Ge

New Delhi, Sept 7 (IANS) India's one of the largest space-tech startups in terms of fundraising said on Monday it raised $100 million in a Series C funding round which is the largest single funding round raised by a space technology entity in India, taking its total funding to $195 million. The Bengaluru-headquartered organisation said the investment will support its next phase of growth as it expands across satellite sensing, Earth intelligence software and space systems for commercial and sove

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has called for her side to maintain its momentum as the team enters the knockout stage of the tournament, saying the next two matches will be crucial and urging the players to stick to the plans that have served them well during the league stage. The next two games are very important for us. One game at a time; the next game is very important. Hopefully we will continue the way we have been performing well in this tournament. I think that mo

Canberra, Sep 7 (IANS) India and Australia on Monday held discussions on strengthening bilateral partnership and explored opportunities for greater cooperation. The discussions took place as Indian High Commissioner Nagesh Singh met Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Australia's House of Representatives and Shadow Minister for Industry and Sovereign Capability, Andrew Hastie. A valuable exchange on strengthening the IndiaAustralia partnership and exploring opportunities for greater cooperation,

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Monday said that he pitched expanding opportunities for American businesses in India and strengthening economic ties between the two countries. American innovation is a powerful force around the world, Gor said in a post on X after a discussion with Amazon executives on the company's India footprint and expanding opportunities for US business and strengthening US-India economic ties. In addition, Gor -- who was in Bengaluru on Sunday -

Seoul, Sep 7 (IANS) South Korea's exports to India jumped more than 30 per cent in the first eight months of the year from the same period in 2025, driven by strong demand for semiconductors, a government agency said on Monday. Korean shipments to India rose 30.8 per cent on-year to $16.8 billion from January through August compared to $12.84 billion last year, according to the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA). India is stepping up investment in artificial intelligence (AI), data

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) The Indian auto retail industry saw its biggest-ever August sales at 24,23,201 units, up 17.51 per cent year-on-year, as two-wheelers, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, tractors and three-wheelers each set fresh August records, the data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) showed on Monday. Growth was led by wheeled construction equipment at 31.45 per cent, two-wheelers at 19.69 per cent, passenger vehicles at 16.14 per cent and comm

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Sunday met Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station and said his journey showcases US-India space cooperation. Enjoyed meeting Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station. From training at NASA to piloting Axiom Space's Ax-4 mission, his journey showcases US-India space cooperation at its best, Gor said on social media platform X. Gor als

New Delhi/Paris, Sep 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his heartfelt congratulations on the consecration of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir near Paris, describing it as a significant addition to India's cultural presence in Europe and a new chapter in India-France relations. Today, in the capital of France, Paris, A magnificent Swaminarayan temple is being inaugurated. This inauguration is a new era of cultural r

Kathmandu, Sep 6 (IANS) India's tunnel rescue team is continuing its operations despite challenging conditions and poor access, India's Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, said on Sunday. Search and Rescue Operations in Chilime Tunnel: Despite challenging conditions of limited and poor access, slush and heavy debris, the India-Nepal joint technical team continue to make progress in the tunnel with hard manual work. The teams also started establishing rope connectivity from Syafrubesi to the

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said that India must build resilient, globally integrated healthcare supply chains, strengthen its position as a trusted healthcare partner of the world and move beyond its success in generics towards greater research, development and innovation. Addressing the Bharat Health Global Expo 2026 here, the minister said Indias pharmaceutical sector has a significant opportunity to showcase its capabilities to the world and

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday issued a clarification regarding media reports on its role amid space sector reforms, saying it remains at the centre of Indias space programme, leading national efforts in advanced research, strategic capabilities, human space-flight, next-generation launch technologies, the Bharatiya Antariksh Station and lunar and planetary exploration, while a wider Indian ecosystem provides the scale needed to realise Indias 'Sp

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Pawan Goenka, Chairman of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), said on Sunday that ISRO will remain the bedrock of Indian space sector, as some misleading reports surfaced around the future role of the Indian space agency. In a post on X, he said that there has been some misleading narrative in the media around the future role of ISRO. Let me say it unequivocally: ISRO s role is by no means diminishing. It will remain the bedrock of Ind

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) India today increasingly engages with the world with confidence, not insecurity. India does not need to decide between its heritage and modernity, or choose between economic development and strategic autonomy, or pick between global partnerships and independent decision-making, a report said. India's rise is one of the most important developments in the 21st century. India's story of rise is remarkable as it is driven by demographic strength, democracy, strategic geograph

Tashkent, Sep 6 (IANS) India on Sunday blanked Bangladesh 3-0 in their final Group B qualifier to boost their hopes for a place in the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027. Danny Meitei Laishram, Vishal Yadav and Md Arbash scored for the Indian side in a strong win at the Dostlik Stadium in Tashkent, which has kept the Blue Colts very much alive in the race for their first entry into the AFC U20 Asian Cup after 20 years. India now have six points from their three games in Group B and are placed second.

Riyadh, Sep 6 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) Kirti Vardhan Singh on Sunday met with Adel al-Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Climate Envoy of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh and reviewed the 'excellent' state of bilateral relations. Had a warm and productive meeting with Adel al-Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Climate Envoy of Saudi Arabia. Reviewed the excellent state of India-Saudi bilateral relations and discussed cooperation on climate action, MoS Singh said on soci

Panaji, Sep 6 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday reiterated the commitment to make the country drug-free over the next three years and highlighted efforts made to tackle trafficking and strengthen the country's anti-narcotics framework. Speaking at a press conference to highlight the fight against narcotics, Home Minister Shah said, We are committed to build a drug-free India. A timeline has been set, different Ministries have been made responsible, measurable outcome targets have be

Mumbai, Aug 31 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film King, once revealed the reason behind him not going to Kashmir for the longest time. An old clip from the quiz based reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati has resurfaced on the Internet, and it shows []

Cambridge, Massachusetts [USA], August 23: Morari Bapus Ram Katha, Manas GuruPrasad, concluded on Sunday at Sanders Theatre, Harvard University, bringing to a close an unprecedented gathering that brought together the Ramcharitmanas tradition, Indian classical thought and the academic world. In his concluding remarks, Bapu made a special request to Harvard University to preserve and house []

New York, Aug 17 (IANS) India Day Parade, the worlds largest event celebrating the nations freedom, showcased the contributions of the diaspora and the rich tapestry of the nation in this global city. A tribute to the diversity and the unifying force of being the worlds largest democracy, Sundays parades theme was Harmony in heritage. []

Varanasi, Aug 17 (IANS) On the third Monday of Sawan, which also coincides with Nag Panchami, lakhs of devotees gathered at major Shiva temples across the country. In Varanasi, a massive crowd of devotees and Kanwariyas thronged Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham despite rain. Devotees waited in long queues for darshan and offered water to Baba []

Kolkata, Aug 17 (IANS) The Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway (ER) will extend an air-conditioned EMU local train service up to Bangaon from August 20. The service that now runs between the Sealdah and Barasat stations will be extended up to Bangaon, officials said on Sunday. This will provide a more comfortable journey for commuters. []