Former diplomat Vikas Swarup said appointing envoys by India and Canada is a positive step, marking the first signal of a thaw since PM Modi met PM Carney at the G7 Summit. He noted concerns remain but expressed hope for resumption of trade talks and improved ties.
India's real GDP grew by 7.8% in Q1 FY26, reflecting strengthening momentum in the economy, anchored by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, sources in the Finance Ministry said on Friday, noting that the High Frequency Indicators had been green-signalling the potentially higher numbers.
Industry chambers on Friday said that GDP growth of 7.8% for Q1 FY26 is a testament to the Indian economy's resilience, signals strong momentum at the start of the fiscal year and will help boost business sentiments when the country is facing global headwinds
Defence Minister Israel Katz signalled Israeli military activity in Syria on Thursday, following reports of strikes near Damascus and in the country's south.
Atlanta [US], August 28: At the ITS World Congress 2025 in Atlanta, the debut of the India Pavilion and the first-ever panel on ITS in India mark a turning point. With breakthroughs in tolling, road safety, and connected mobility, India signals its readiness to set global benchmarks in smart
Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has instructed all ministers to remain stationed in flood-affected areas until the situation is entirely under control, signalling the government's zero-tolerance approach to delays in relief work.
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], August 27: Sirona, a leading femtech brand, and M3M India, a visionary real estate developer, have announced their partnership to install multi-product feminine hygiene vending machines just outside women's washrooms in M3M's malls and commercial complexes, ensuri
Personal income tax collections have surpassed corporate taxes for the first time in India's history, signalling a structural shift in the country's direct tax architecture driven by formalisation, digitisation and stronger compliance, according to a report by JM Financial Institutional Secu
At Ran Samwad 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded India's strides in the Sudarshan Chakra Mission to create a modern indigenous defence shield. He highlighted successful DRDO tests signalling enhanced national self-defence and technological progress.
Singapore, August 27: Tazapay, a leading global cross-border payments infrastructure platform, today announced the successful close of its Series B funding round with investment from Peak XV Partners, Ripple (US), Circle Ventures, Norinchukin Capital (Japan), and GMO VenturePartners (Japan).
US President Donald Trump said 600,000 Chinese students will be allowed to study in American colleges, calling it "very important." His remarks, made amid trade talks with Beijing, signal a possible easing of tensions after tariffs and restrictions strained U.S.-China relations.
Hong Kong, August 26: Tokyo Hash Co., Ltd., a licensed crypto asset service provider under HashKey Group, announced today that it has completed a comprehensive transformation and has officially changed its name to "HashKey Japan". This transformation represents a significant milestone in the