New Delhi, July 20: India is stepping up efforts to develop deep-water port projects as part of a strategy to strengthen its maritime infrastructure and reduce dependence on foreign transshipment hubs. The initiative aims to enhance India’s position in global trade by improving port capacity, increasing cargo handling efficiency, and...

Guwahati, July 20: Train services in Assam have been affected after floodwaters submerged railway tracks at several locations, disrupting normal rail movement in the state. Continuous rainfall and rising river levels have caused water accumulation over railway sections, forcing authorities to take precautionary measures to ensure passenger safety. Railway teams...

New Delhi, July 20: Bank credit growth in India is expected to remain strong despite concerns over the gap between credit expansion and deposit growth, according to a report by SBI Research. The report highlighted that lending activity is likely to maintain momentum, supported by economic growth, improving demand across...

New Delhi, July 20: The rise in Brent crude oil prices above the USD 90 per barrel mark has renewed concerns over India’s energy costs, with markets closely monitoring the impact on the rupee and foreign portfolio investment (FPI) flows. The increase in global crude prices could pose challenges for...

New Delhi, July 20: Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran held a meeting with the Canadian High Commissioner to discuss opportunities for strengthening economic cooperation between India and Canada, including areas linked to the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The discussions focused on expanding bilateral trade, enhancing investment opportunities, and...

New Delhi, July 20: Gold and silver prices moved higher as a weaker US dollar provided support to precious metals, offsetting concerns over possible interest rate decisions by the US Federal Reserve. Market sentiment remained influenced by global economic developments, with investors closely tracking currency movements and monetary policy signals....

New Delhi, July 20: India’s gems and jewellery exports recorded strong growth in June, rising by more than 26% compared with the previous period, reflecting increased demand from international markets and strengthening the country’s position in the global jewellery trade. The export growth was supported by improved market conditions, steady...

July 20: Imagine using a wearable device that is so thin and discreet that you’d hardly be aware that you were wearing it. Now Tufts engineers have created flexible electronics that could do just that. Made of thread-based integrated circuits that can bend, coil, stretch, and conform to the...

July 20: In a significant step towards strengthening sustainability research and international collaboration in South Asia, TryfactaEDU Global Foundation has been selected to host the South Asia Regional Programme Office of the BRIDGES Coalition at Gujarat International Finance Tec City , Gujarat. The BRIDGES Directorate and the International Programme...

New Delhi, July 20: Hyundai Motor India has announced expanded access to a network of 30,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging points across India, strengthening efforts to make electric mobility more accessible and convenient for customers. The initiative aims to provide EV owners with wider charging options and greater confidence while...