Bangkok, July 7: A significant archaeological discovery in Thailand has shed new light on the ancient cultural and trade links between India and Southeast Asia, with the recovery of two gold rings believed to be around 2,000 years old. The rings were found during an excavation at the Don Yai...

New Delhi, July 7: India has witnessed a sharp rise in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, recording a 44 per cent increase and securing a place among the world’s top 11 investment destinations, according to a report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The surge...

New Delhi, July 7: India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will be integrated with Indonesia’s payment system, marking a major milestone in digital financial cooperation between the two countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced. The integration will enable smoother cross-border transactions, offering greater convenience to individuals, businesses, and travellers by...

Nagpur, July 7: India is set to host the 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers’ Meeting in Nagpur, bringing together transport ministers and senior representatives from BRICS nations to strengthen cooperation in the mobility and infrastructure sectors. The meeting will focus on key areas including sustainable transport development, cross-border connectivity, logistics...

New Delhi, July 7: India is emerging as a key global manufacturing destination as companies worldwide look to diversify their supply chains, according to a report by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). The report highlights that India’s expanding industrial ecosystem, skilled workforce, improving infrastructure,...

New Delhi, July 7: India’s economy has become increasingly resilient to monsoon-related disruptions, with reduced dependence on rainfall patterns due to structural changes, economic diversification, and improved risk management measures, according to a recent report. The report noted that while the monsoon remains a key factor for the agricultural...

New Delhi, July 7: The Central Government has clarified that reports claiming a nationwide rollout of E-25 petrol are incorrect, stating that no such decision has been taken. Officials said there is currently no proposal to introduce petrol blended with 25 per cent ethanol and urged the public to...

Mumbai, July 7: Indian equity markets ended their four-session winning streak on Tuesday, with the benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closing lower amid broad-based selling in metal and realty stocks. Market sentiment remained subdued as investors booked profits following the recent rally, while weakness in metal and real estate...

Guwahati, July 7: The Assam Government has launched the CM-FLIGHT (Chief Minister’s Foreign Language Initiative for Global Human Talent) programme to prepare young people for overseas employment by equipping them with language proficiency and industry-relevant skills. The initiative aims to enhance the global employability of Assam’s youth by providing...

Ranchi, July 7: Jharkhand has achieved a major milestone in agricultural exports with the shipment of Amrapali mangoes from the state’s tribal belt to Dubai, reinforcing efforts to expand the global reach of locally grown horticultural produce. The export marks a significant step towards integrating tribal farmers into international...