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"Inspired a billion dreams": PM Modi welcomes Group Captain Shukla piloted
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on his return from the International Space Station, saying he has inspired a billion dreams through his dedication, and termed the achievement a significant step towards India's Human Space Flight Mission Gag
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India's trade deficit narrows sharply to USD 3.51 bn from USD 7.30 bn in J
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India's overall trade deficit (merchandise and services) narrowed significantly to USD 3.51 billion in June 2025, down from USD 7.30 billion in June 2024, as exports outpaced imports on a year-on-year basis, government data showed on Tuesday.
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Macron to double defence budget by 2027
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday evening an acceleration of national defence spending, with the budget set to reach EUR64 billion by 2027 instead of the previously scheduled 2030 target.
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Trade deficit likely narrowed further in June amid cooling oil prices, slu
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India's merchandise trade deficit likely narrowed modestly to USD 20.7 billion in June, down from USD 21.9 billion in the previous month, driven by easing crude oil prices, muted gold imports, and a shift in sourcing strategy that helped offset global commodity volatility, said a report by U
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IPL valuation hits $18.5 bn, up 12.9%, fueled by media rights, sponsors, a
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The business valuation of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has surged an unprecedented USD 18.5 billion, marking a 12.9 per cent increase over the past year.
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Centre's semiconductor push could cut chip imports by USD20 bn: McKinsey
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Semiconductor chips are essential components in virtually all electronic devices, enabling a wide range of functionalities from basic computation to advanced technologies. According to the estimates, Indian market for semiconductors is expected to cross USD 100.2 billion by 2032 from USD 34.
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Billionaires gather in Sun Valley in US for Allen & Co.'s annual confe
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Tech titans and top executives are back together in Sun Valley, Idaho, in the United States for the annual Allen & Co. conference of tech and media executives,
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India's forex reserves fall by $3.05 bn to $699.74 bn; Gold reserves rise
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India's foreign exchange reserves (forex) witnessed a slip of USD 3.049 billion to USD 699.736 billion for the week ending July 4 amid the uncertain global trade environment, official data released by the Reserve Bank of India showed.
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Indian aviation industry to report net loss of Rs 30 billion in FY26: ICRA
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India's aviation industry is projected to record a net loss in the range of Rs 20-30 billion in the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), broadly in line with the estimated losses for FY2024-25 (FY25), according to the credit rating firm ICRA.
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Taiwan allocates NTD 27 billion for 6G and LEO satellite push by 2030
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Cabinet of Taiwan approved a project worth NTD 27 billion for a tenure of six years, with an aim to launch 6G wireless commercial services by 2030, which will help in strengthening Taiwan's role in the next-generation communications supply chain, as reported by Focus Taiwan.
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Israel: Billions allocated for new housing in Safed and Nahariya
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The agreements with Safed and Nahariya were finally signed after Construction and Housing Minister Haim Katz led unclogged a "bureaucratic bottleneck" through a new outline for signing roof agreements.
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TSMC reports USD 9.02 billion in June revenue, up 26.9% Y-o-Y
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported consolidated revenue of Taiwan New Dollar (NTD) 263.71 billion (About USD 9.02 billion) for June 2025, reflecting a 26.9 per cent increase compared to June 2024, according to its monthly revenue disclosure.
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