Singapore, January 30: Digital travel platform Agoda's 2026 Travel Outlook Report reveals that business travelers across Asia-Pacific are increasingly blending work with play, with a striking 76% of surveyed business travelers planning to combine business trips with personal leisure. Some ma
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has prepared a comprehensive nationwide strategy to publicise the Union Budget 2026 and communicate its key features to the public.
Speaking at the Hudson Institute, which promotes American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future, he emphasised that while the initial "nucleus" focused on manufacturing hubs such as Japan and South Korea, expanding into India is essential to secure the broader supply chain, in
The Economic Survey 2025-26, which was tabled in Parliament by the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, highlights the importance of improving public health to strengthen human capital and economic productivity.
The Economic Survey 2025-26 tabled in Parliament by the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, on Thursday, flagged digital addiction as a growing concern for youth health.
While speaking with ANI on the Economic Survey, Joshi said the survey has accurately captured key developments in India's health and digital ecosystems. He highlighted several "bright spots" that demonstrate the effectiveness of government interventions over the past decade. "One of the m
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], January 29: As Indian consumers increasingly prioritise speed, transparency, and ease of use in their financial decisions, banking is undergoing a fundamental shift. Choice today is no longer driven by branch density or legacy alone, but by how seamlessly finan
The Embassy of India in Paris organised a reception on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day. The celebration brought together high-ranking French officials, ambassadors, members of the Indian community, and numerous friends of India. Minister Anne Le Henanff was the guest of honour for t
New Delhi [India], January 29: Chennai-based fintech firm Paysharp has secured the Reserve Bank of India's Payment Aggregator-Physical (PA-P) licence on 21 January 2026, marking a key milestone in the company's regulatory journey. Earlier, in August 2024, the company had obtained the RBI's P
Udupi/ Mangalore (Karnataka) [India], January 29: Following the successful onboarding of local merchants in Mangalore, Grojet has announced the launch of merchant registrations for Udupi and Manipal, effective January 26, 2026. The expansion enables neighborhood businesses to digitize delive
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that France would join its European partners in backing the IRGC's inclusion on the EU's list of terrorist entities. "France will support the designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on th
India's services sector continues to be the main driver of economic growth, contributing over half of the country's Gross Value Added (GVA) and playing a critical role in employment generation, exports, and investment, noted the Economic Survey laid in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirma