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India and Southeast Asia stand out as the most growth-orientated cluster across the Asia Pacific region, with occupiers prioritising portfolio resilience, talent acquisition, and future-ready facilities. The shift comes as corporate workplace models broadly stabilise into office-centric structures. According to the 2027 Colliers Asia Pacific Workplace Insights report, 82 per cent of surveyed organisations across the region now operate office-centric models. Furthermore, 80 per cent of occupiers

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday expressed concern over an alleged plot to carry out a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, saying the incident adds to growing concerns over acist hostility and anti-India hate in the United States and calling for decisive action to ensure the safety of the Indian community there. In response to media queries regarding the alleged incident, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the reported anti-Hindu and racist nature of the p

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Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit has expressed his views after Mumbai Police issued a notice asking Bollywood actor Imran Khan to leave India by October 28, following his participation in a political protest in Mumbai. Last week, Imran, who reportedly holds a US passport, had participated in a protest at Mumbai

Novo Nordisk, a Danish multinational pharmaceutical company, has expressed support for India's mission to eliminate sickle cell disease by 2047, highlighting the need for early diagnosis, public awareness, better healthcare infrastructure and improved access to treatment. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic single gene disorder causing a debilitating systemic syndrome characterized by chronic anemia, acute painful episodes, organ infarction and chronic organ damage and by a significant reduct

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Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman met UK Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey in Bangkok, where both sides looked forward to the upcoming 14th Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) featuring proposed collaboration across critical minerals, green technology, and city-region partnerships. The high-level bilateral interaction took place on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, which are underway in the

Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdeva on Thursday backed India's cautious approach towards licensing Elon Musk-led SpaceX's satellite internet service Starlink, arguing that concerns over the reliability of a privately controlled communications network and its potential geopolitical implications have sufficient merit, particularly in light of reports of restrictions affecting Ukraine amid continued Russian strikes. Sachdeva, speaking to ANI, said that India's concerns were justified given Mus

US President Donald Trump is expected to make a decision within the next 10 days on sanctions provisions that could affect countries buying Russian oil and gas, including India, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy forum, the US Envoy said,

The domestic markets show an uptick in early trade, even as key global and Asian markets undergo steep corrections triggered by persistent inflation concerns in the United States. The US annual inflation rate accelerated to 3.7 per cent in September 2026, up from 3.4 per cent in each of the previous two months. The BSE Sensex traded at 73,003.12 points, advancing 221.23 points or 0.30 per cent, while the NSE Nifty 50 traded at 22,673.05 points, gaining 50.35 points or 0.22 per cent. V K Vijayaku

Indian hockey player Abhishek Nain said the men

US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Indian American advocacy groups have called for action against anti-Indian hatred and white supremacist extremism following the arrest of a 19-year-old man accused of plotting a mass shooting targeting a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois. Reacting to the alleged plot, Krishnamoorthi warned against the consequences of anti-Indian hatred and white supremacy, while the Indian American Advocacy Council urged the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the US D

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Canada's Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu, on Wednesday said Ottawa was committed to ensuring community safety and maintaining dialogue with India on security and law enforcement issues amid concerns over Khalistani extremism. Speaking to ANI here, Sidhu said both countries were continuing discussions at various levels to address security concerns and stressed that peaceful protests must not involve violence.

The Supreme Court is likely to hear on Thursday a petition filed by Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and 12 other INDIA bloc leaders challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) conduct of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The petition, registered as W.P.(C) No. 001351/2026, was filed on October 12 and registered by the Supreme Court Registry on October 13 after initial procedural defects were addressed. The legal challenge comes days after Rahul

Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday emphasised the need to take pride in one

Indian insurance companies invest less than 2 per cent of their assets in alternative investments, compared with around 20 per cent in overseas markets, highlighting significant scope for domestic institutional investors to increase their participation in funds that finance infrastructure, businesses and other long-term projects, according to Aashwin Dugal, CEO of Nippon Life India AIF Management Ltd. Speaking exclusively to ANI on the sidelines of the 4th CII Alternative Investment Fund Summit

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has cleared 168 athletes for the upcoming 5th Asian Para Games 2026, to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. A total contingent of 281 members has been cleared, comprising 168 athletes, 98 team officials/supporting staff and 15 contingent staff. The contingent size is significantly smaller in this edition when compared to the previous edition held in Hangzhou, China, in 2023, where India fielded 303 athletes. This edition of the Para Asian Games will be

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Amid an upturn in political protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, several trade and industry associations across the country have written to Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chief Justice of India, raising concerns over alleged disruptions to commercial activities during the crucial festive season and seeking measures to safeguard traders, workers and businesses. In a series of representations dated October 12 and 13, trade bodies

A group of Indian citizens affiliated with Harvard University has expressed concern over what it described as a

Ahead of the INDIA bloc's march to the Supreme Court on Monday, Haryana Congress leaders, including Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs), gathered at the residence of senior party leader and former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda. The legislators and senior party functionaries assembled at Hooda's residence in New Delhi to formulate their strategy before joining the INDIA bloc's mega demonstration heading towards the apex court. Speaking to reporters, Harya

High Security is in place in Central Delhi as the INDIA bloc is set to lead a protest march to the Supreme Court against the electoral irregularities and demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Officer, calling on citizens across the country to join the agitation. Security has been tightened with barricades at multiple locations, and entry and exit at certain metro stations will remain closed from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM on October 12, 2026, for security reasons. Security personnel have been

Prof. Achyuta Samanta, educationist, social worker and Founder of KIIT and KISS, has been unanimously elected the first president of the Indian UniSport Federation (IUSF) at the federation

Standing knee-deep in the Ken River, with mud smeared on her face to symbolize a connection to land her family has farmed for more than a century, Bitti Bai Kondar is among hundreds of tribal residents voicing anger over an $87 billion government project to link India's rivers. The mother o

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By Sushil Batra Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant has rejected the INDIA bloc leaders

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India's banking sector is expected to report healthy profit after tax (PAT) growth in Q2FY27, but funding pressures could persist despite comfortable system liquidity, according to a report by JM Financial. The report noted that banks recorded an acceleration in loan growth to 19.1 per cent and deposit growth to 15.8 per cent year-on-year, supported by increased mobilisation of Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposits. Quarterly, deposit growth stood at 5.8 per cent in Q2FY27, pus

Indian Railways has announced 3,548 graduate-level vacancies under the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC

India firmly dismissed the concerns raised by the UN human rights body on Sunday regarding the security measures implemented ahead of the proposed CJP demonstration in Delhi, branding the remarks as

India strongly condemned the deadly strike targeting King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital of Riyadh, which resulted in 12 fatalities and over 300 injuries, while affirming its firm solidarity with Saudi Arabia in protecting its sovereignty. In an official statement released on Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated,

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The Sports Authority of India (SAI) Regional Centre, Guwahati, on Sunday organised the Fit India Swachhata Freedom Run 7.0 at the SAI Regional Centre in Guwahati. Fit India Swachhata Freedom Run 7.0 is being conducted across the country from October 2 to October 31, 2026 under the theme

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The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday extended greetings to the Indian Air Force on Air Force Day, saluting its personnel for their courage and professionalism and highlighting the force's role in safeguarding India's skies as well as responding to disasters and humanitarian crises. On Air Force Day, we salute the brave men and women of the Indian Air Force for their courage, professionalism and service to the nation. From defending India