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Digital Desk | United Nations, Oct 15 (IANS) Despite the energy shocks, India's growth projection has been raised because it has responded well to the challenges and its strong fundamentals, fiscal prudence, and lots of reserves, the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) official for the Asia region said on Thursday. Explaining the IMF raising India's growth projection from 6.5 per cent in April to 7 per cent in its latest report despite the energy shock from the Iran war, Krishna Srinivasan, dire

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) India will remain the fastest-growing large economy in the world for the next 20-25 years, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday, asserting that the country is well-positioned to drive global growth and technological advancement in the coming decades. Addressing the SRCC Centenary Conclave here, Goyal said nations across the world are increasingly looking to engage with India because they recognise the potential of its young an

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has called on Indias batting unit to take greater responsibility ahead of the T20I series decider against West Indies in Bengaluru, identifying the teams struggles while chasing as a major concern after their latest defeat. With the visitors keeping the contest alive through an impressive all-round display, Gavaskar believes India must translate their reputation as back-to-back T20 World Cup champions into a more command

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) India and the United States are nearing the conclusion of a bilateral trade agreement with most major issues already resolved and only limited negotiations on remaining details continuing, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Thursday. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum here, Gor said the broad framework of the proposed agreement had been finalised and expressed confidence that both sides would soon reach a conclusion. The big picture, the bi

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Aamir Khans nephew Imran Khan has been issued a notice by the Mumbai Police asking him to leave India by October 28, days after he participated in a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Action has been taken against Imran under Sections 7 and 29 of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, and the actor has received a copy of the notice. The actor was detained by the police on October 10 in connection w

Digital Desk | Chicago, Oct 15 (IANS) The Consulate General of India in Chicago, US, has said that it is closely monitoring developments relating to the mass-shooting plot against a temple in Aurora, Illinois. A mass shooting targeting a Hindu temple in the US failed when the assailant's rifle jammed, according to authorities, who arrested him after a tip from a co-worker. In a statement, the Indian Mission said, The Consulate is aware of reports concerning a foiled attempt to target a place of

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Singer Abhijeet Sawant, who won the inaugural season of the reality show 'Indian Idol' 20 years ago, is set to grace the stage once more in 'Indian Idol: Legends Return' and said it feels just like coming home. Speaking about 'Indian Idol: Legends Return', Abhijeet said: There is a unique energy and excitement in standing on this stagethe very stage that gave me my identity. I am deeply gratified to be back here, sharing this experience with my former fellow

Digital Desk | Ottawa, Oct 15 (IANS) Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and held talks with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar in New Delhi, saying both countries had an interest in stronger economic ties at a time of global uncertainty. This week, I'm in New Delhi to build on the renewed momentum between Canada and India, and advance our shared priorities in trade, investment and security, Anand wrote on X on Wednesday. At a time of global uncertai

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet the Indian contingent that participated in the Asian Games 2026 on Thursday at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. The event is scheduled for around 4:30 p.m. PM Modi will also address the gathering on the occasion. Athletes from the Indian contingent, their coaches and support staff, Indian Olympic Association officials, representatives of National Sports Federations, and officials from the Ministry of Youth

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 14 (IANS) Skipper Shai Hope struck a magnificent unbeaten century before Keemo Paul produced a match-winning five-wicket haul as West Indies defeated India by 24 runs in the fourth T20I at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday to level the five-match series 2-2. Hope smashed an unbeaten 102 off just 50 balls, while Sherfane Rutherford contributed 49 not out off 26 deliveries as West Indies posted a formidable 247/3 after being asked to bat

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Indian Navy's operational activity in 2026 demonstrates a force increasingly capable of operating simultaneously across the Indian Ocean, Indo-Pacific, Mediterranean and Atlantic approaches while exercising with major maritime powers. More significantly, its growing global presence is being matched by indigenous warship construction, maritime surveillance, electronic warfare, unmanned systems and technology development, signalling a transition from an

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 14 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement's (ED) Bengaluru Zonal Office has filed a prosecution complaint (charge sheet) before a special court here under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against three accused persons/entities, including Jaa Lifestyle India Pvt Ltd and its directors, in connection with an alleged fraud involving a membership-based earning programme, an agency statement said on Wednesday. According to the statement, the prosecution compla

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Order of Merit leader Saptak Talwar, Khalin Joshi, Veer Ahlawat and Rashid Khan are set to feature in PGTIs US$ 4 million India Championship 2026. However, the PGTI contingent also features an exciting crop of youngsters in the age group of 18 to 22the Gen Next of Indian golfwho will be looking to make a mark on their DP World India Championship debut when the event tees off on October 15 at the historic Delhi Golf Club (DGC). Young guns such as 19-year-ol

Digital Desk | Rajkot, Oct 14 (IANS) A total of 319 applicants from four districts of Gujarats Saurashtra-Kutch region will receive Indian citizenship certificates on Thursday, with Rajkot accounting for 259 of the beneficiaries. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will preside over the certificate distribution programme at Pramukh Swami Auditorium in Rajkot on October 15. The beneficiaries include 53 applicants from Morbi, one from Surendranagar and six from Kutch, according to a state governm

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Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 14 (IANS) India won the toss and elected to bowl against West Indies in the fourth T20I at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday. India led the five-match series 2-1 after claiming a crucial win in Indore. The visitors have made two changes to their playing XI, with Kamil Pooran and Sampson left out, while Romario Shepherd comes into the side as hosts name an unchanged playing XI. Skipper Shreyas Iyer opted to bowl first, citing the relaid

Digital Desk | New Delhi/Jammu, Oct 14 (IANS) As temples across the country witnessed large gatherings on Wednesday, the fourth day of Navratri dedicated to Maa Kushmanda, hundreds of devotees visited the historic Tali Wali Mata Mandir in J&K's Marh near the Pakistan border to offer prayers. Devotees were also seen singing bhajans and playing musical instruments at the temple in Jammu district. Speaking to IANS, a young devotee said that the voices of people chanting slogans at the temple could

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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 14 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a charge sheet against former New India Co-operative Bank Limited (NICBL) General Manager Hitesh Pravinchandra Mehta and seven others in connection with an alleged Rs 122 crore bank fraud, the agency said. The charge sheet was filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) before a Special PMLA Court here. The court has ordered the issuance of pre-cognisance notices to the accused. The ED initiated its mon

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Indias institutional real estate market has attracted over $85.5 billion in institutional investments between 2011 and the first three quarters of 2026, a report said on Wednesday. The report from Vestian said investor preferences have shifted markedly from residential to commercial and industrial assets supported by regulatory reforms, greater market transparency and the emergence of institutional-grade assets. Residential investments fell to 13 per cent

New Delhi [India], October 14: Indias infrastructure ecosystem continues to see substantial public investment across water supply, sewerage, irrigation, roads, and urban civil works. This sustained capital deployment creates a

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) India on Wednesday reiterated its condemnation of attacks targeting civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, terming them as unacceptable while expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia in defence of its sovereignty. Addressing a bi-weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Wednesday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed hope that peace and normalcy returns to the region soon. When asked about the situation in Saudi Arabia an

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) In a bid to strengthen Indias presence in High Seas fisheries and enhance participation in global fisheries governance, the government on Wednesday said it has approved Indias accession to the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA). With this, Indian-flagged fishing vessels and enterprises will be able to undertake authorised fishing of squids, toothfish, alfonsino, and other non-migratory fish stocks within SIOFA's jurisdiction, according to th

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Law Commission of India to prepare a comprehensive report in consultation with the apex court and all High Courts to standardise judicial terminology, abbreviations, phrases, norms, court fee structures, and case registration processes across the country. The plea, filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay under Article 32 of the Constitution, alternatively soug

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand in New Delhi on Wednesday, where both sides reviewed progress in ties across various sectors, including trade, investment, education, energy, defence and people-to-people exchanges. Following the meeting, EAM Jaishankar stated that India and Canada are advancing their Strategic Partnership guided by the leadership of the two nations and sustained engagemen

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday emphasised the need to enhance cooperation between India and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) in areas such as maritime security, defence technology, military synergy, and the defence industry, for maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. Maintaining that India is ready to work with ASEAN as a trusted and equal partner, Rajnath Singh, addressing the inaugural session of the ASEANIndia De

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Salaries in India are expected to rise by 9.1 per cent in 2027 as employers maintain stable compensation budgets while balancing growth ambitions, rising workforce costs and intensifying competition for skilled talent, a report said on Wednesday. The projection, based on global professional services firm Aon's Annual Salary Increase and Turnover Survey for India 2026-27, is broadly unchanged from the actual average salary increase of 9 per cent recorded in

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Jaisalmer Crafted Bar Collectibles brings together the worlds of Indian craft spirits and contemporary fashion through collaboration with designer Samant Chauhan at Lakm Fashion Week x FDCI, being held from 1318 October 2026 at Taj Palace, New Delhi. The showcase will feature a Crafted Bar and a series of special collectibles celebrating the intersection of Indian craftsmanship and modern design. At the heart of the collaboration is a shared belief that cr

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 14 (IANS) An Air India flight from Frankfurt to Delhi, which made an emergency landing at Jaipur International Airport following a reported hijack alert, has been cleared to continue its journey after security checks found nothing suspicious, airport officials said on Wednesday. Officials told IANS that passengers had been asked to board flight AI-2030 and that the aircraft was preparing to depart for Delhi. The flight made an emergency landing at Jaipur International

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Bharti Enterprises founder and chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal on Wednesday said that Eutelsat OneWeb should receive regulatory approvals in India ahead of Starlink, arguing that the company is significantly ahead in the approval queue after having applied nearly five years ago. Speaking during a panel discussion at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026 here, Mittal said Eutelsat OneWeb has been waiting for approvals despite having completed substantial prepar

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) India's manufacturing sector is undergoing a structural change under the Rs 33,660 crore Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) initiative to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country. The manufacturing sector now contributes about 1617 per cent of GDP and employs over 27 million workers. The National Manufacturing Mission aims to raise this share to 25 per cent by 2035, according to a factsheet issued by the government on Wednesday. The

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has declined a request by the Congress-led INDIA bloc of Opposition parties for a meeting, advising them to approach the court through a petition instead, ahead of their planned march to the Supreme Court on Monday. According to sources, the CJI conveyed that the issues the Opposition leaders intend to raise are already sub judice and are being heard by the Supreme Court. The CJI is learnt to have said that the court

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 12 (IANS) At least nine Indian-American Republicans are on the November 3 ballot, led by Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio governor's race, even as leaders of their own party turn against the H-1B visa programme, a pathway long used by Indian professionals. On Thursday, Vice President JD Vance said most H-1B visa holders were being used to replace American workers. Unfortunately, what we see with most H-1Bs is that you're taking somebody, I'm sure in most cases, a decent

Digital Desk | Indore, Oct 11 (IANS) Abhishek Sharma top-scored with 69 off 30 balls before India's bowlers defended 223 on a dew-free night to beat West Indies by 14 runs in the T20I at the Holkar Stadium here on Sunday, and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Arshdeep Singh returned with figures of 3-44, while Naman Dhir took two scalps. Arshdeep, who took out in-form Shai Hope, along with others ensured that the West Indies big-hitters couldnt ace a second chase on the trot. Shamar Spri

Digital Desk | Indore, Oct 11 (IANS) India's bowlers defended 223 on a dew-free night to beat West Indies by 14 runs in the T20I at the Holkar Stadium here on Sunday, and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Arshdeep Singh returned with figures of 3-44, while Naman Dhir took two scalps. Arshdeep, who took out in-form Shai Hope, along with others ensured that the West Indies big-hitters couldnt ace a second chase on the trot. Shamar Springer's 11-ball 35 not out gave the visitors a late push

Digital Desk | Kathmandu, Oct 11 (IANS) Lieutenant General Viresh Pratap Singh Kaushik of the Indian Army began his visit to Nepal on Sunday as he aims to interact with Indian Army ex-servicemen and review welfare schemes provided to veterans in the country, the Indian Embassy in Nepal said. Kaushik, who holds the military honours PVSM, UYSM, YSM and SM, is scheduled to meet former Indian Army personnel during his visit and assess the implementation of various welfare initiatives aimed at suppor

Digital Desk | Dubai, Oct 11 (IANS) A total of 22 Indian crew members were rescued from crude oil tanker MT Gem No. 2, off the Ras Al Khaimah coast, after an accident, the Consulate General of India in Dubai said on Sunday. The Consulate has learnt of an incident involving vessel MT GEM No. 2 off Ras Al Khaimah coast, that had 22 Indian crew members on board. All crew members have been rescued and are safe. The Consulate is in touch with UAE authorities and is extending all possible assistance a

Digital Desk | Balewadi, Oct 11 (IANS) A fascinating battle of contrasting squad make-ups awaits as domestic-only Inter Kashi host a Kerala Blasters FC in their Indian Super League opening clash at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex on Sunday. With the venue set to serve as Inter Kashis home ground for the season, the occasion presents an added challenge as they look to make home advantage count. The hosts will look to draw confidence from their 2-1 victory over the Blasters in Kochi earl

Digital Desk | United Nations, Oct 9 (IANS) With India voluntarily supporting the use of Hindi by the UN's Department of Global Communications (UNDGC), the language continues to retain a non-official language status, according to India's Permanent Representative P Harish. In the recently adopted multilingualism resolution, Hindi has continued to retain a non-official language status on account of DGC's transmission of news and social media in this language, he said on Thursday at the observance

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, whose bravery helped save 172 passengers and crew members aboard a Flydubai flight after a fellow pilot allegedly attacked him with an axe, will be honoured in the Congressional Record of the United States House of Representatives. Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi announced on Thursday that he would enter a statement into the Congressional Record on Friday, recognising Machchhar's extraordinary courage du

Digital Desk | Jerusalem, Oct 8 (IANS) Ambassador of India to Israel, JP Singh, on Thursday emphasised the shared responsibility of confronting terrorism together at a conference organised by Israels Defence and Security Forum, the Embassy said on Thursday. Ambassador JP Singh delivered the keynote address at a conference organised by Israels Defence and Security Forum on October 07. Paying tribute to the victims of the October 07 terror attack, he emphasised the shared responsibility of confron

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Calling on the next generation of engineers to embrace interdisciplinary thinking, Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh has said Indias future technological leadership would depend on engineers who can work across traditional academic and professional boundaries. Addressing the 18th IEI Industry Excellence Summit & Awards 2026 here, organised by the Institution of Engineers (India) (IEI), the Governor highlighted the crucial role engineering has

Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 20 (IANS) India launched their Asian Games mens hockey title defence in emphatic fashion, decimating Indonesia 13-1 in their opening Pool A encounter on Sunday. Eight different goal-scorers were on target for the Indian team, headlined by Dilpreet Singh's four-goal haul, as India put on a clinical display from the first whistle to the last. With a comprehensive win to start their campaign, India will next take on Sri Lanka in their second Pool A fixture on September 22

Digital Desk | Ichinomiya, Sep 20 (IANS) India eased past Kazakhstan 3-0 in the womens badminton team Round of 16 to book their place in the quarterfinals. After PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda won the first two matches in straight games, Tanvi Sharma completed the sweep with a win over Diana Namenova. India will face Japan, who have received a first-round bye, on Tuesday for a place in the semifinals, where a win would secure a medal. Two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu comfortably beat Kamila Smagulo

Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 20 (IANS) Suchika Tariyal broke new ground for Indian mixed martial arts on Sunday, becoming the countrys first athlete to secure an Asian Games medal in MMA after powering into the womens traditional -60kg semifinals at the Aichi-Nagoya Games. The 36-year-old produced a composed performance against Mongolias Altanchimeg Baigalmaa, securing a 2-0 quarterfinal victory to enter the last four and guarantee India at least a bronze medal. For Tariyal, the achievement adds a

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) With more than 600 exhibitors, around 300 international companies, participation from 52 countries, and 56 MoUs, announcements and strategic initiatives, the SEMICON India 2026 event provided a platform for investment, technology partnerships, commercialisation of research, industryacademia collaboration, startup development, skilling and international cooperation across the semiconductor value chain. According to an official statement, the fifth edition o

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Cricket West Indies on Saturday announced its squads for the upcoming limited-overs tour of India, with Kamil Pooran earning his maiden T20I call-up and John Campbell returning to the ODI squad after recovering from a hamstring injury. West Indies and India will play three ODIs and five T20Is in eight cities from September 27 to October 18. The Shai Hope-led ODI team has retained the core group that featured in the recent home series against Sri Lanka and

Digital Desk | Berlin, Sep 19 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Germany organised India Day in association with Brandenburg Technical University to showcase scientific achievements & cultural diversity of India, the Embassy said on Saturday. The Embassy of India in Germany organised India Day in association with Brandenburg Technical University to showcase the scientific achievements and cultural diversity of India on 18 Sept 2026 at Cottbus. Ambassador Ajit Gupte highlighted the steady expansion o

Digital Desk | Nairobi, Sep 19 (IANS) The High Commissioner of India to Kenya, Adarsh Swaika, on Saturday met the African nation's Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Korir Sing'Oei and reviewed potential outcomes from forthcoming high-level exchanges. High Commissioner Adarsh Swaika met Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Korir Sing'Oei. They reviewed key aspects of bilateral relations, including progress on ongoing initiatives and potential outcomes from forthcoming high-level exchang

Digital Desk | Athens, Sep 19 (IANS) Indias development partnership has expanded well beyond conventional assistance, bringing together grants, concessional Lines of Credit, technical cooperation, capacity building, humanitarian assistance and knowledge sharing, a report has stated. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the approach as human-centric, with a focus on diversity, sustainable development and priorities of partner countries, while the overall scale of engagement has increa