WHO confirmed that two cases of the recombinant strain – combining genomic elements of clades Ib and IIb of the monkeypox virus (MPXV) – have been identified to date: one in the United Kingdom and one in India. Both patients had recent travel histories, and neither experienced severe illness. No secondary cases were detected following […]
Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp sell-off on Budget Day, with benchmark indices sliding nearly 2 per cent after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a steep hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options, unsettling investor sentiment in a special Sunday trading session. The Sensex closed at 80,723, while the Nifty ended at […]
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented the Union Budget 2026–27, outlining an ambitious growth strategy anchored in manufacturing expansion, infrastructure investment and sweeping tax reforms, while maintaining a tight fiscal framework amid global economic uncertainty. The Budget, the first to be prepared at Kartavya Bhawan, is built around three stated kartavyas—accelerating economic growth, building […]
They did so despite extensive damage to housing, basic services, vital infrastructure, and an uncertain future. The highest number of returns were recorded in Khartoum State, where more than 1.3 million people have made the journey home, followed by nearby Aj Jazirah State, according to IOM’s latest data. Pockets of security IOM says the number […]
The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) has urged the Centre to establish a dedicated Department of Critical Minerals and adopt a policy of “aggressive mineral diplomacy” to safeguard India’s economic interests amid mounting global supply-chain risks. At a brainstorming session hosted by the chamber, industry experts underscored the urgency of developing a complete […]
In an alert from the World Food Programme (WFP), the agency said that half a million people “are on the brink of famine”, a claim backed up by multiple humanitarian agencies. The latest worrying data is showing widespread acute malnutrition. A ceasefire is the only way to scale up aid deliveries, the UN agency insisted. It explained […]
The plane – a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – crashed into a medical college about a mile from the city’s main airport reportedly killing five students and injuring around 50 who have been hospitalised. The full extent of deaths and injuries on the ground has yet to be established but one British-Indian passenger on the plane […]
In a note to correspondents issued by his spokesperson on Tuesday, Secretary-General António Guterres called for military restraint from both countries. “The world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan,” the note said. On Monday, the Secretary-General had warned that the tensions between the two South Asian neighbours had reached “their highest in […]
Addressing journalists outside the Security Council at UN Headquarters in New York, Mr. Guterres expressed deep concern over deteriorating relations between the two South Asian neighbours, saying they had reached “their highest in years.” He reiterated his condemnation of the 22 April terror attack in the Pahalgam area of Jammu and Kashmir, which killed at […]
The Quick Estimates of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for February 2025 show a growth rate of 2.9%. This is a decrease from the 5.0% growth recorded in January 2025. The IIP is an important indicator of the industrial performance of the country, and these estimates are compiled based on data received from various […]
The U.S. decision to impose tariffs on semiconductors is unlikely to significantly impact India in the short term, as the country is not a major chip exporter to the U.S., industry experts said Thursday. With India already imposing zero import duties on semiconductors, the country faces no immediate trade retaliation concerns, said Ashok Chandak, president […]
India’s wholesale price inflation (WPI) climbed to 1.84% in September, driven primarily by rising prices of food articles and select manufacturing sectors, according to government data released on Monday. The inflation rate in September marked an increase from 1.31% in August and 2.04% in July. The month-over-month change in the WPI index was a modest […]
India’s ship recycling industry is poised for substantial expansion, with an expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10% by 2028, positioning it as a key player in the global market. According to a report by CareEdge Ratings, India accounted for 33% of the global gross tonnage (GT) dismantled in 2023, placing it second only […]
India’s foreign exchange reserves remained above $700 billion for the second straight week, according to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released on Friday. As of October 4, the reserves stood at $701.18 billion, marking a decline of $3.71 billion from the previous week. India’s forex reserves, which are at an all-time high, […]
The Indian auto sector recorded a remarkable $1.9 billion across 32 deals in the third quarter of 2023, marking the highest level of quarterly deal activity since the fourth quarter of 2021, according to a report by Grant Thornton Bharat. This surge in deals highlights a significant recovery for the sector, driven by strong investments […]
BENGALURU, Oct 5, 2024: In a relatively quiet week for Indian startups, 21 companies raised nearly $93 million across 16 deals, signaling a significant drop compared to the $461 million raised by 29 startups just a week prior. This week’s tally included four growth-stage deals and 12 early-stage fundings. Agriculture supply chain startup Waycool secured […]
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended solidarity with Russia and condemned the terrorist attack that claimed over 60 lives and injured several others. “We strongly condemn the heinous terrorist attack in Moscow. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. India stands in solidarity with the government and the people of the […]
India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar is set to undertake a diplomatic tour to Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia from March 23 to 27, aiming to bolster bilateral ties. According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued on Saturday, the visit to these Southeast Asian nations will serve as a […]
In a decisive move, the Indian government has announced the prohibition of 18 over-the-top (OTT) platforms due to their dissemination of obscene, vulgar, and in some cases, pornographic content. This action follows repeated warnings issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, as disclosed by Union Minister Anurag Thakur. Among the targeted platforms, one app […]
The Union Home Ministry on Monday, March 11, 2024, notified the rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), providing for granting citizenship to people of certain faiths facing persecution in neighbouring countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan and it applies to those who moved to India before 2015. An MHA spokesperson announced that immigrants eligible […]