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India ordered schools in and around Delhi to offer online classes, and encouraged people to work from home and postpone

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India's overseas direct investment (ODI) increased at a faster pace than foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country during 2025-26, narrowing the ratio of inward FDI to outward investment to 4.2 times from 5.5 times a year earlier, according to the Reserve Bank of India's latest census. As per the provisional results of the Census on Foreign Liabilities and Assets of Indian Direct Investment Entities for 2025-26, the outstanding value of inward direct investment stood at Rs 70.71 lakh crore

Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy on Friday said India is targeting steel production of 300 million tonnes by 2030 and 500 million tonnes by 2047, as the government looks to increase iron ore production to meet rising demand and make steel more affordable for the common man. Addressing a press conference following the conclusion of the 4th Conference of Mining Ministers in Goa, Reddy said the government is working to strengthen the mining sector by expanding exploration activities

VMPL Udaipur (Rajasthan) [India], November 6: K G M Agro India Pvt. Ltd., a manufacturer of wheat flour and related products, has applied for brand registration of its cattle feed product, Double Swastik Bran, to safeguard its brand identity and prevent the unauthorised use of its brand name in the market. The company has been manufacturing Maida, Suji, Atta and Bran under the Double Swastik brand name since 2004. Over the years, its Wheat Bran, a cattle feed product, has witnessed strong demand

The Dhanteras festival is expected to generate business worth more than Rs 1 lakh crore across the country on Friday, with gold and silver sales alone estimated to contribute over Rs 60,000 crore, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). The trade body noted that festive buying enthusiasm remains strong, with consumers continuing to purchase jewellery, silver coins and traditional gifts during the festival. According to the All India Jewellers and Goldsmith Federation (AIJGF),

Anti-submarine warfare shallow-water craft Amini, indigenously designed and constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata, was delivered to the Indian Navy at Kattupalli in Tamil Nadu on Thursday. Defenders of the Deep -

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched a blistering attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging that under Gandhi

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) researchers have used high-resolution drone-based traffic data from a highway near Delhi to develop traffic stream models that can help analyse and predict traffic movement under heterogeneous Indian road conditions. The study captures not only the relationship between traffic density and vehicle speed but also the variability in speeds observed under similar traffic conditions. Led by Prof. Akhilesh K. Maurya, Professor, Department of Civil

India's expanding renewable energy capacity could help the country save nearly USD 240 billion in cumulative coal and natural gas import expenditure by 2030, strengthening energy security and reducing exposure to international fuel price volatility, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The savings are expected to increase as solar and wind power displace imported fossil fuels, with annual savings projected to reach around USD 35 billion by 2030, exceeding India's actual non-coking

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China supports Myanmar in achieving political reconciliation and supports its government in stabilising he situation and developing the economy, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Tuesday. The ministry added that Foreign Minister Wang Yi had met a Myanmar

US, Russian and Chinese officials are discussing a possible trilateral summit between Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping later this month when the leaders attend the APEC summit in Shenzhen, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing people fam

India will focus on making tunnel boring machines domestically if China restricts its exports, India's trade minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday, after Beijing announced export controls on the key construction equipment last month. Our ties with China are good and

The Singles' Day shopping extravaganza in China unveiled a new attraction this year as it graduates beyond a long association with cut-price cosmetics and home appliances: computing credits used to access artificial intelligence

The Albanian American Relations Council (AARC) has expressed deep concern over the ongoing anti-government unrest in Albania's capital, Tirana, condemning violence and calling on all parties to exercise restraint, respect democratic institutions and uphold the rule of law. In a statement, the Council said that while the right to peaceful protest remains a fundamental pillar of democracy, violence, destruction of property and physical confrontations undermine the very causes that peaceful demonst

Day 8 of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 saw the women's semi-finals played at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad on Friday. Uganda Women edged Kenya Women 23-21 in a contest that went right down to the last minute, while India Women were dominant in a 39-14 win over Sri Lanka Women. The two sides will meet in the women's final on October 31, a rematch of their group-stage clash, which India won 41-18, according to a press release from the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship.

Air India has received approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to establish its flying academy at Belora Airport in Amravati, Maharashtra, as the airline looks to strengthen pilot training capacity and support the growth of India's aviation sector. The Air India Flying Academy will be the first such academy established by an Indian airline in the country. It will operate a fleet of 31 single-engine and three twin-engine aircraft for pilot training. In an official statement

The Central Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday reviewed the prevailing economic conditions and discussed potential risks and challenges to India's economic outlook at its 625th meeting held in Mumbai. The meeting was chaired by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, with the Central Board deliberating on the current economic situation and evaluating the potential risks that could affect the country's economic outlook. In an official statement, the RBI said the Board discussed

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Notifying passengers of the temporary halt in their operations due to the evolving security situation in the region, Air India and its subsidiary Air India Express on Friday issued an advisory announcing the suspension of all flights to and from key Saudi Arabian destinations

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman met Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov in New Delhi on Friday, holding discussions focused on expanding bilateral economic engagement and trade ties between the two nations. The bilateral dialogue addressed various facets of financial relations, trade facilitation, and cross-border connectivity.

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner praised his team's bowling effort and the contributions of Michael Bracewell and Jacob Duffy after the hosts registered an 87-run victory over India in the fourth T20I at Eden Park in Auckland. New Zealand defeated India by 87 runs in the fourth T20I at Auckland, registering their first win of the five-match series and reducing India's lead to 3-1. Glenn Phillips smashed 107 off 49 balls, while Michael Bracewell scored 65 off 25 deliveries as New Zealand post

India must strengthen its electricity grid infrastructure, expand battery storage capacity and ensure the commercial viability of clean power to achieve its climate goals, industry body ASSOCHAM said on Friday, ahead of the COP31 climate summit scheduled for November 9-20 in T

The Himachal Pradesh Congress has targeted mobilising 10,000 to 15,000 party workers for the INDIA bloc's mega rally at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on November 1, demanding the replacement of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with ballot papers and alleging irregularities in the electoral process. The Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) president, Vinay Kumar, said the party had arranged around 200 buses, both government and private, along with more than 500 other vehicles to transport pa

India's decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance marks a significant shift in its approach to water-sharing with Pakistan, bringing national security, reciprocity and long-term developmental interests into sharper focus, according to an analysis published by the Centre for Peace Studies (ICPS), New Delhi. In an issue brief titled The Indus Waters Treaty at Crossroads: Law, Security and Geopolitics in South Asia, Dr Mohammad Usman Bhatti, Research Fellow at ICPS, examines the h

Argentine Ambassador Mariano Caucino on Friday stated that the bilateral link between India and Argentina is destined to continue expanding to new heights, according to a press release issued by the embassy of Argentina. Speaking before the Words Beyond Borders 2026 Conclave at Raffles University in Neemrana, Caucino said,

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India pacer Arshdeep Singh scripted history on Friday by becoming the first Indian bowler to reach the milestone of 150 wickets in T20Is. Arshdeep achieved the feat by dismissing New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner in the penultimate over of the fourth T20I between India and New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland. The left-arm pacer has now taken 150 wickets in 103 matches and 99 innings at an average of 20.62 and an economy rate of 8.65, with best bowling figures of 5/51. With this achievement,

Powered by a magnificent century from Glenn Phillips and a fluent half-century from Michael Bracewell, New Zealand cruised to a massive 259/7 against India in the fourth T20I in Auckland on Friday. Phillips slammed 107 off 49 balls at a strike rate of 218.37, while Bracewell smashed 65 off just 25 balls striking at 260.00. It has been a difficult year for Indian bowlers, who have conceded 200-plus totals on 11 occasions in 2026, the most by any team in a calendar year in T20 cricket, the previou

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Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson is hopeful that his side will save their best performance for the tri-series final against Sri Lanka in Lahore on Saturday. Pakistan secured their place in the summit clash after registering three consecutive victories at the start of the tournament. However, Hesson believes his team is yet to deliver a complete performance despite their winning run. The hosts have also struggled for individual batting contributions, with no Pakistan batter featuring among the top

China is committed to working with all parties to maintain the stability and security of global industrial and supply chains, its foreign ministry said on Wednesday in response to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's proposal for wider EU-Asia market access to counter trade restri

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China's CXMT plans to start production of HBM3E, an advanced type of high-bandwidth memory chip used with AI processors, despite as little as 20% of the chips it makes being usable, two people familiar with the matter said. The decision highlights China's intense shortage of the AI memory chips,

Taiwan is provoking confrontation and stirring anti-China sentiment, a Chinese government

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France soccer captain Kylian Mbappe apologised to China on Tuesday after

Russian attacks have caused $7.7 billion in direct losses for Ukrainian businesses this year, Ukrainian Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi said. More than 1 million square metres of warehouse facilities have been destroyed as Russian troops escalated strikes on stora

World number six Elina Svitolina said on Monday that she and former tennis player

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has raised concerns over alleged human rights abuses in East Turkistan, including forced labour linked to desert fish farming, the suppression of the Uyghur language and culture, and transnational repression targeting Uyghurs and other human rights defenders, according to its weekly brief. The brief highlighted an investigation by the Outlaw Ocean Project, published in The Globe and Mail on October 9, examining China's expanding aquaculture operations in the Takla

VMPL Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 19: Ahead of the festive Navratri shopping season, leading ethnic wear retailer Kiaasa today announced the official launch of its new premium identity, VIRASAT - Affordably Luxurious. Created for consumers seeking elevated design and luxury craftsmanship, Virasat debuts as an exclusive, no-discount label within the Kiaasa portfolio. The new line is debuting during Navratri via a phased rollout in select flagship locations: Gaur City Mall, Greater Noida

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed cooperation in critical minerals, infrastructure and space with Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister, as the Central Asian country plans to significantly expand mineral production and develop its domestic critical-minerals industry. In a social media post on Monday, Rubio said he met Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Saidov to discuss deepening the strategic partnership between the two countries, including cooperation in infrastructure, space, critical minerals and

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Russia's oil exports through its Northern Sea Route (NSR) in 2026

Pope Leo will hold a general audience with pilgrims at the Vatican on Wednesday for the first time since undergoing surgery for lung cancer, the Vatican said. The 71-year-old pontiff had an operation on October 13 to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, fuelling speculation

VMPL New Delhi [India], October 19: Qwiksta began with a simple observation: hotel rooms were often being used for only a few hours, yet customers were still paying for an entire day. At the same time, the budget hoteliers Siddhant Dhangar was working with were looking for a more transparent way to work with online booking platforms. The two gaps eventually came together to form the foundation of Qwiksta, a hospitality platform bringing hourly bookings and themed stays together. Hospitality, how

French equities led losses in Europe on Monday after one of the worst bouts of protest violence in years over the weekend, while broader