Asian economies should strengthen policy frameworks and focus on stabilisation measures as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East threatens the region's energy, trade, and financial resilience, according to Albert Park, Chief Economist of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
The IT services sector is facing challenges due to Artificial Intelligence (AI), with investors expressing concerns about job losses and the transition period. However, other sectors like real estate, autos, and domestic pharma companies showed more positive outlooks, with some showing stead
Azerbaijan condemned drone attacks launched from Iranian territory targeting the Nakhchivan region, which damaged an airport terminal and injured two civilians. Baku summoned the Iranian ambassador, demanded an explanation and investigation, and warned it reserves the right to take approp
The Indian Army's Romeo Force of the Rashtriya Rifles organised a blood donation camp at the Government Medical College (GMC) Rajouri on Monday, donating over 20 units of blood to bolster the hospital's reserves and support patients in need.
India's foreign exchange reserves dipped USD 2.119 billion in the week that ended February 20 to USD 723.608 billion, after having reached a new all-time high recently, according to the Reserve Bank of India's latest data.
The Indian rupee is expected to trade in the range of Rs 90.40-91.20 per US dollar throughout the next week, supported by sustained equity inflows and improving structural factors, according to a report by Union Bank of India.
The Delhi Court on Tuesday reserved its order on the police plea seeking seven days' custody of Uday Bhanu Chib, president of the Indian Youth Congress, in connection with the AI Summit protest case.
He said that India can supply 50-100 tonnes to the market or they can send it to the Reserve Bank also. "Our reserves can go up. We don't need to buy from outside. We will be saving our foreign exchange," he added. He said deposits have been identified in states such as Madhya Pradesh and
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called his India visit "very special," recalling how his 2005 trip shaped Brazil's reserve policy. He highlighted economic and cultural ties, praised hospitality, and noted Brazil opened 520 new markets. Lula is on his fifth visit to India.
Kumaran, while speaking at the Special Briefing by MEA on State visit of President of Brazil to India, said that while talking on the critical minerals, Silva said he would value India's partnership in the area of critical minerals.
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday reserved its order on a petition challenging the encroachment of government land in the Jahangirpuri area of New Delhi.
Pakistan's external position has again come under strain during the first seven months of FY 2025-26, as a ballooning trade deficit offset improvements in remittances and services exports.