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All 14 Indian nationals on a yacht involved in an incident off Yemen's coast are reported safe, the Indian embassy in Yemen said on Friday.

The private sector business activity in the country expanded at its fastest pace since June in October, supported by stronger new orders across manufacturing and services, even as job creation slowed to its weakest pace of the year, according to the HSBC Flash India Composite PMI. The Composite Output Index, which measures the month-on-month change in the combined output of India's manufacturing and services sectors, rose to 56.7 in October from 55.9 in September, indicating a marked expansion i

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday slammed the removal of photographs from Raihan Vadra's exhibition at Bikaner House in New Delhi, alleging that the move had damaged India's global reputation as a freedom-loving democracy and raised serious concerns over freedom of expression. In a post on X, Tharoor termed the incident a disgrace at so many levels, arguing that photographs depicting protest demonstrations represented events rather than necessarily conveying political positions. This is a dis

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VMPL New Delhi [India], October 23: The fourth edition of TV9 Festival of India has wrapped up at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium after five days of non-stop celebration. From October 16 to 20, the capital swapped its usual hustle for music, culture, devotion, and a lot of good food. From the spiritual grandeur of Durga Puja to live concerts, Dandiya nights, shopping and regional cuisines, the festival put India's cultural diversity and festive spirit under one roof. The festival

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Outlining the deepening strategic and economic cooperation between New Delhi and Warsaw, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George, on Thursday stated that India and Poland have resolved to double their bilateral trade to over USD 12 billion by 2030, with a renewed push toward advanced manufacturing, critical minerals, and emerging technologies. Addressing a special media briefing on the high-level bilateral engagement, George highlighted that the deliberations betw

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The Deputy Chairman of the UAE's Presidential Court arrived in New Delhi on Thursday, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) noting that the visit reinforces the continuous flow of regular high-level exchanges between the two nations. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan functions as the Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs within the UAE. A warm welcome to H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Pre

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India, with the support of the Government of Odisha, is organising two major events in Bhubaneswar this week. The 19th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Exhibition 2026 will be held on 23

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Government officials and industry representatives have called for constructive engagement between policymakers and the e-commerce industry as India's digital commerce ecosystem evolves, with discussions focusing on consumer choice, innovation, workforce skills and the infrastructure required to support the sector's expansion. The discussions took place at the inaugural conference of the Digital Commerce Coalition (DCC), titled Inside Commerce: Shaping India's Digital Commerce Ecosystem, held at

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Following India's win over New Zealand in the first T20I, the New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips hailed the Indian opening pair of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, saying that one has to have every plan under the sun against them as they offer very little room for error. An explosive 93-run stand, powered by a half-century from Sanju and a fiery finish from Naman Dhir, powered India to their highest run-chase in T20Is, galloping down 226 runs after a brief collapse during the middle overs which

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday said it has arrested two main conspirators in an ongoing case linked to illegally printing and supplying a huge quantity of fake Indian currency notes, which, through various other accused, reached the currency chest of Punjab National Bank (PNB) in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur. One of the conspirators, Ajay Kumar, was arrested on October 16 from Ambala in Haryana, while another, namely Harish Rounta, was held on October 22 from Manali in Himacha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk on Thursday agreed on a goal to double bilateral trade between the two nations by 2030, according to a joint statement issued following their meeting here. The leaders pressed for the prompt signing and ratification of the EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), along with its timely implementation, to unlock new opportunities for commerce and investment, diversify and reinforce vital value chains, and open new markets, the stateme

A fluent fifty from Sanju Samson and a majestic finishing touch from Naman Dhir powered India to a 4-wicket victory over New Zealand in the 1st T20I in Christchurch on Thursday. Samson laid the foundation for India's chase with a brilliant 67-run knock. However, his dismissal triggered a mini-collapse, putting the visitors under pressure. Dhir and skipper Shreyas Iyer stepped up at a crucial time, steadying the innings and guiding India to a win. Dhir remained unbeaten on 42 off just 15 deliveri

A motion tabled in the UK Parliament ahead of Jammu and Kashmir Accession Day has reaffirmed the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of India over Jammu and Kashmir, while expressing concern over terrorism in the region. The Early Day Motion (EDM), titled Jammu and Kashmir Accession Day, notes that October 26 marks the anniversary of the execution of the Instrument of Accession by Maharaja Hari Singh in 1947. It also recognises the significance of the date for communities that

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India has strongly condemned the continued attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, which recently involved targeted strikes on King Fahd International Airport and Aramco

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India and Poland would work together to develop trusted global supply chains and achieve their shared bilateral trade goal for 2030, as he highlighted growing economic opportunities between the two countries following high-level bilateral talks with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Addressing a joint press statement at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, PM Modi said the growing economic strength of both countries, along with the India-European Union Fre

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has broadened opportunities for the India-Poland partnership, highlighting India's growing economic strength and the momentum in bilateral relations over the past two years. Our growing economic strength has created new opportunities for the India-Poland partnership. And the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement has made these opportunities even broader, PM Modi said while addressing a join

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Thursday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat in New Delhi during his official visit to India, which aims to strengthen bilateral ties and advance the India-Poland Strategic Partnership. Tusk laid a wreath at Raj Ghat, the memorial dedicated to the Father of the Nation, as part of his engagements during the two-day visit. Following the ceremony, he will head to the Hyderabad House, where he is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bilateral

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INDIA bloc leaders will meet through video conferencing on Thursday evening to discuss their strategy regarding the ongoing row involving Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, sources said. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will chair the meeting, they added. The meeting comes amid the Opposition's sustained campaign against alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and its demand for accountability from the Election Commission of India (ECI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Indian para-athletes for their medal-winning performances at the Asian Para Games 2026, beginning with Anubhav Choudhary, who won bronze in the men's 100m T35 event on his debut at the continental event. A memorable debut and a personal best! Anubhav Choudhary has made an impressive start to his Asian Para Games journey, winning Bronze in the Men's 100m T35 event with an impressive timing. Congratulations to him on this wonderful achievemen

India and New Zealand have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) for the electronic exchange of trade-related origin data, aimed at facilitating bilateral trade and helping businesses access tariff benefits under the recently implemented Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries. The development comes a day after the India-New Zealand FTA came into force on October 20, 2026, opening new opportunities for exporters and businesses in both countries. According to a release issued by t

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday departed for New Delhi after concluding his visit to Tajikistan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting. Tajikistan Defence Minister Emomali Sobirzoda was present at the airport to see him off. During his visit, Singh represented India at the SCO meeting in Dushanbe, where member states discussed regional cooperation, economic development, connectivity and security challenges. Addressing the SCO Council of

In a swift and coordinated maritime operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) apprehended an Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Haridwar Krupa, suspected of engaging in illicit mid-sea diesel smuggling off the Mumbai coast, a release said. The successful interception highlights the ICG's heightened vigilance and rapid response capabilities in curbing unauthorized and illegal activities along the western coast. Acting on targeted surveillance regarding suspicious maritime movements, ICG Ships were directed

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India's automobile sector could see a shift in earnings leadership between FY26 and FY28 as rising raw material costs and slowing demand growth put pressure on profitability, according to a report by Systematix Institutional Equities. It noted that FY27 could be a year of normalisation rather than a reversal, as the boost in vehicle sales from GST-related measures begins to moderate, while long-term demand drivers continue to evolve.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pradeep Bhandari on Tuesday welcomed the International Monetary Fund

PRNewswire Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 13: Panchshil has announced the final results of its first-ever participation in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) 2026. Of the three Panchshil Office Park entities assessed, EON Free Zone I and II ranked 1st with a 5 Star rating, World Trade Center, Pune and Vantage ranked 3rd with a 5 Star rating, while Tech Park One and Panchshil Business Park East ranked 8th with a 4 Star rating among the Indian peer group that includes est

Technology-driven disruption, escalating geopolitical conflicts and mounting government debt are emerging as major risks to the global economy, while improvements in India's infrastructure and investment environment are supporting its growth prospects, Blackstone President and Chief Operating Officer Jonathan Gray said. Speaking during a panel discussion titled

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday that countries like India and those in the Gulf are increasingly able to chart their own course in a changing global order and would not always agree with the United States or China, highlighting growing geopolitical uncertainty and the changing dynamics of global power. Speaking during a panel discussion titled The End of Predictability at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026 in the national capital, Sunak said the world was witnessing a shif

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand is on an India visit as part of her two-nation tour, which also includes the United Arab Emirates from October 13 to October 16, with discussions with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar set to focus on advancing bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, people-to-people ties, and security and defence, amid ongoing negotiations for a comprehensive trade agreement between the two countries. According to a news release issued by the Canadian government on Mon

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar launched a scathing attack on the opposition over the Chalo Dilli march to the Supreme Court, saying that democracy cannot just run on the streets. Speaking to ANI, the Union Minister dismissed the opposition

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Tuesday criticised the INDIA bloc's protest against the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing the opposition of misusing democracy and attempting to undermine constitutional institutions. Reacting to the INDIA bloc's protest, Ghosh alleged that Congress leaders had no faith in the Supreme Court and were attempting to intimidate the judiciary by marching towards it. They have no faith in the Supreme Court; instead, they are putting

India on Monday (local time) called for terrorist acts meeting the requisite threshold to be appropriately reflected within the framework of crimes against humanity at the United Nations, while emphasising the primary responsibility of states to prevent, investigate and prosecute such crimes through national legal and judicial mechanisms. R Mythili, Counsellor (Legal Adviser) at India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations, delivered the statement at the 81st Session of the UN General Assembl

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected India's economy to grow by 7 per cent in both FY27 and FY28, even as it warned that the resilience of the global economy is becoming increasingly fragile amid higher energy and food prices and geopolitical uncertainty.

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, along with other INDIA bloc leaders, has moved the Supreme Court against the Election Commission of India (ECI). In their plea, the opposition bloc has impleaded Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and the two Election Commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, alongside the ECI. The specific grounds sought in the plea is yet to be disclosed by the petitioners. Petitioners include Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarj

India's retail inflation is expected to average 5-5.2 per cent in FY27, with rising food prices, weather-related disruptions and the ongoing West Asia conflict posing upside risks and potentially creating room for further Reserve Bank of India (RBI) rate hikes in the near term, according to a research report by Bank of Baroda. The report noted inflationary pressures could intensify as higher input costs are passed on to consumers. It also flagged the possibility of elevated crude oil prices addi

India to host the first Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Home Ministers

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President of the Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic Jan Rafaj on Monday described the proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a major breakthrough that could significantly accelerate trade and reduce operational burdens for businesses operating between the two markets. Emphasising the potential impact of the free trade pact, Rafaj highlighted that the agreement acts as a crucial turning point for bilateral commercial relations. Yes, this is the opening point, bec

India's benchmark 10-year government bond yield surged 10 basis points to 7.40 per cent on Monday following the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) liquidity withdrawal measures. As per market experts, tighter banking system liquidity and rising borrowing costs could keep bond yields elevated and weigh on credit growth and interest-sensitive sectors. The apex bank has increased the minimum daily Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) maintenance requirement for scheduled banks to 99 per cent from the existing 90 pe

PNN New Delhi [India], October 12: Apollo Hospitals has secured the first position and Fortis Healthcare the second in the All-India Top Group of Multispeciality Hospitals

Serbia has secured a further sanctions waiver from the United States for its Russian-owned NIS firm until October 30, the country's outgoing energy minister Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Wednesday. (Aleksandar Vasovic; Editing by Alex R