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Japan raises defence budget to record USD 56 billion amid tensions in Indo
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Japan wants to dramatically expand its defence capacity because it has been alarmed by China's expanding military ambitions, while Russia's invasion of Ukraine has also stoked fears that China may move to take over Taiwan, a self-governed democracy claimed by Beijing.
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India's forex reserves jump by USD 9 bn to USD 615 bn last week: RBI
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
India's foreign exchange reserves increased by USD 9.112 billion to USD 615.971 billion in the week ending December 15, 2023. This increase is one of the highest for a week and marks a 20-month high, data released by the Reserve Bank of India on Friday showed.
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Gujarat contributes 8.3 pc, approximately USD 282 Billion, to India's GDP:
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
"Gujarat contributes 8.3 per cent, approximately USD 282 Billion, to India's GDP," Vishwakarma said while addressing the Hyderabad roadshow, adding that the state has garnered a cumulative FDI of USD 55 Billion from 2002-2022.
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OKX Leads the Way in Transparency and Trust with 14th Consecutive Proof of
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Dubai [UAE], December 22: OKX, a leading global Web3 technology company and crypto exchange, today announced the publication of its 14th monthly Proof of Reserves (PoR) report, demonstrating USD14.9 billion in primary assets backing user funds.
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Export of India-made spirits expected to surpass USD 1 billion mark
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Speaking on the subject, Agrawal stated, "Global market of alcoholic beverages stands today at USD 130 billion and Indian exports of these products was USD 325 million in 2022-23. As the global demand for Indian spirits is growing, we expect that in a few years exports of Indian spirits will
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China's defence budget could be far greater than declared
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
When China announced its 2023 defense budget on 5 March, the figure quoted by the government was CNY 1.5537 trillion (USD224.59 billion). This represented a rise of 7.2 per cent compared to the previous year, the largest percentage increase in the past four years.
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MediaTek Highlights Innovation in Next-Gen Smartphones, Smart Devices, Aut
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 18: MediaTek, the world's leading fabless semiconductor company, powering nearly 2 billion connected devices a year, outlined its commitment to drive the adoption of future-ready technologies and advancements across 5G, Generative AI, Satellite connectivity, Autom
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India's economic triumph: A chronicle of the fastest-growing major economy
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The opening quarter of the financial year 2023 witnessed a staggering 7.8 per cent growth in India's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP), reaching an estimated Rs 40.37 trillion (USD 484.94 billion).
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India tops global remittance charts at USD 125 billion in 2023: World Bank
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
According to the World Bank, the report highlights India's significant position as the top remittance recipient, drawing attention to the evolving dynamics in the remittance landscape.
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Digital PR World brings a unique portfolio of performance-linked digital m
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 18: In a country with a billion plus population, private investments in building primary healthcare infrastructure and offering B2C healthcare services equals active participation in nation building. At the same time, it offers a lucrative business opp
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Japanese New VC, UNLEASH Capital Partners, Announces Launch of Its Inaugur
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra)/ Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 18: UNLEASH Capital Partners, Inc. ("UNLEASH") announced the launch of its first fund, with a capital commitment of JPY 4.5 billion (approximately Rs 250 crores). The fund will invest in promising early-stage companies that are at
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UAE: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority unveils its digital strategy 20
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled its Digital Strategy 2023-2030, with 82 projects and initiatives at a total investment of AED1.6 billion.
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