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The 2025 edition will focus on "Artificial Intelligence for Social Impact", reflecting India's determination to harness AI for inclusive growth and digital empowerment. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) hosted a Curtain Raiser event on October 23, 2025, to kick off preparations for the upcoming Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025. The event sought to build momentum around India's growing leadership in artificial intelligence (AI), digi ...Read More >
Former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa has broken his silence following his son Aqil Akhtar's death, attributing it to an 18-year struggle with drug addiction and an overdose. He dismissed foul play allegations as "petty politics" and vowed to cooperate with the investigation, stating he has done nothing wrong. Former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa has broken his silence over the death of his son, Aqil Akhtar, amidst allegations and an FIR registered against him, his wife, Razia Sultana, daughter, and ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 25 (ANI): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that India will continue to be one of the fastest-growing 'emerging market and developing economies' in 2025-26, growing at a rate of 6.6%, according to the World Economic Outlook (WEO) report. This upward revision is attributed to strong economic performance in the first quarter, which has more than offset the effects of increased US tariffs on Indian goods. India is set to outpace China, which is expecte ...Read More >
Panchkula: The special investigation team (SIT) probing the death of former Punjab DGP (human rights) Mohammad Mustafa's son, Aqil Akhtar, is yet to recover a diary which contains the latter's dying declaration and could be crucial evidence in the case.In a purported social media post on Oct 3, the deceased shared a picture of the diary and wrote, "In case I die, this diary has my dying declaration. And I be checked for aluminum phosphide poisoning." An alleged screenshot of the post is availabl ...Read More >
India's skies have grown busier than ever. India has emerged as the world's third-largest domestic aviation market. The number of airports increased from 74 in 2014 to 163 in 2025. Meanwhile, as India celebrates hundred years of independence in 2047, the government's vision is to increase airports to 350-400 by then. The aviation sector is also one of the fastest-growing sectors in India's economy, contributing through air transport services and indirectly through tourism, trade, logistics, and ...Read More >
Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 23 (ANI): Former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa has broken his silence over the death of his son, Aqil Akhtar, amidst allegations and an FIR registered against him, his wife, Razia Sultana, daughter, and daughter-in-law. In his interaction with ANI, Mustafa described the loss of his son as the "greatest grief a father can bear," emphasising that Aqil struggled with drug addiction for 18 years. He attributed his son's death to an overdose, dismissing alle ...Read More >
New Delhi: India on Wednesday called on developing and least developed nations to collectively work to address global trade challenges such as tariff barriers, unilateral environmental restrictions and hurdles in the services sector. Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal stated that areas may include critical minerals access, fertilizers and supply chain management. India bridges the technological divide via digital public infrastructure which empowers millions, he said. "It is time for ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 22: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its latest State of the Economy article published in the RBI Bulletin of October 2025, noted that while the Indian economy is not immune to global headwinds, it continues to demonstrate resilience. The bulletin attributed this resilience to strong and durable macroeconomic fundamentals, including low inflation, robust balance sheets of banks and corporates, adequate foreign exchange reserves and a credible monetary and fiscal framework. ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Diwali greetings, highlighting the eradication of Naxalism and Maoist terrorism as a key achievement. He also noted the 'GST Bachat Utsav' boosting consumption and India's emergence as a symbol of stability amid global uncertainties. Modi urged citizens to embrace Swadeshi products and a healthy lifestyle through yoga and diet. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed a letter to the Indian citizens wishing Deepavali as the nation celebrates one of ...Read More >
President Droupadi Murmu highlighted the Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan as a crucial step towards empowering tribal communities to assert their rights and build self-reliant futures. The initiative aims to foster active participation in national development, ensuring all tribal regions benefit from growth and that villages become self-respecting. New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said the government's Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan is a step towards empowering tribal communities to speak up for the ...Read More >
New Delhi: India and Brazil on Thursday agreed to deepen their economic engagement by expanding the scope of their Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) under the Mercosur framework. As a part of this effort, the two countries have set a new bilateral trade target of $20 billion by 2030, up from $12 billion in 2024. At the India-Brazil Business Dialogue in New Delhi, Brazil's Vice President and Minister for Development, Industry, Trade & Services, Geraldo Alckmin, said the two nations were "comple ...Read More >
Mumbai: The rupee appreciated 21 paise to 87.75 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, supported by a softer American currency against major currencies and likely intervention by the Reserve Bank of India.Forex traders said renewed foreign fund inflows and lower crude oil prices boosted investor sentiment further. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 87.91 and then gained ground and touched an early high of 87.75 against the US dollar, registering a gain of 21 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): "Operation Sindoor is a glowing testimony to India's growing indigenous prowess, which is a result of the Government's relentless efforts to create a self-reliant defence manufacturing ecosystem within the country," said Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh in Pune on Thursday, according to an official statement. He was elucidating the importance of possessing qualities such as faith and perseverance to the students of Symbiosis Skills and Professional University dur ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 16 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Thursday called upon the youth to channel their energy and creativity towards the goal of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047, under the vision of Viksit Bharat. He was addressing the inaugural session of the Model United Nations and Youth Parliament, jointly organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, and Himachal Pradesh University, under the Viks ...Read More >
New Delhi: A team of senior officials from India will visit the US this week for trade talks, and negotiations on the proposed bilateral trade agreement are progressing well, a top official said Monday. In February this year, leaders of the two countries directed officials to negotiate a proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). It was planned to conclude the first tranche of the pact by the fall (October-November) of 2025. So far, five rounds of negotiations have been completed. "The Indian ...Read More >
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday highlighted India's remarkable progress in railway modernisation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the results of the past 11 years are clearly visible. New Delhi, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday highlighted India's remarkable progress in railway modernisation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the results of the past 11 years are clearly visible. Speaking ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) India has implemented a number of free trade agreements with developed nations and is in active dialogue for such pacts with nations including the US, Oman, and the EU, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. India has implemented trade pacts with Australia, the UAE and EFTA bloc. It has also signed an agreement with the UK. "We have done free trade agreements (FTAs) with many developed countries in the last three years...We are in active dialogue with the US, ...Read More >
Piyush Goyal marks four years of PM Gati Shakti, highlighting its role in lowering logistics costs and boosting connectivity for Viksit Bharat 2047. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday celebrated four years of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (NMP), describing it as a key pillar in India's march toward Viksit Bharat 2047. Marking the anniversary of the PM Gati Shakti initiative for multi-modal connectivity -- launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 13, 2021 ...Read More >
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that India's forward-looking policies and visionary leadership have laid the groundwork for innovation, helping the country emerge as a global force in artificial intelligence (AI) and technology. Addressing the AI Bharat Shakti event-- the prelude to the upcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026--Sitharaman said India is undergoing a "historic phase" where governance and policy decisions are being implemented faster than ever. "Several things can ...Read More >
HT Syndication Kattankulathur (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 14: 'Knowledge is the true power that drives innovation, entrepreneurship, science, technology, research, and skill. The future lies in transforming this knowledge into wealth, a principle that holds significance across every field,' emphasised Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Hon'ble Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, during the prestigious 21st Convocation Ceremony held at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (S ...Read More >
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra addressed the Global Fintech Fest 2025, urging India's nearly 10,000 fintech entities to responsibly innovate, serve the underserved, and embed data protection to help India become a developed nation by 2047. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, Sanjay Malhotra, urged fintechs to leverage India's digital public infrastructure to serve the underserved, innovate responsibly, and shape global digital finance. In his address at the Global Fintech Fest 2025 in Mumbai on ...Read More >
Mumbai: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that no power on earth can stop India from becoming a developed nation by 2047, with the government taking a series of initiatives to promote the domestic economy, build infrastructure and expand global trade. Speaking at the 6th edition of the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025 here, the Minister also said that the world now looks upon India with trust and confidence as the country guarantees high-quality talent, skill, goods an ...Read More >
Mumbai: Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday asked fintech firms to design products that are easy to use and accessible to all to help India achieve financial inclusion and become a developed nation by 2047. Addressing the Global Fintech Fest 2025 here, Malhotra also flagged the issue of growing digital frauds and made a strong case for making efforts to curb the menace. Quoting Apple founder Steve Jobs, Malhotra said, "Get closer than ever to your customers, so close that you tel ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Despite global turbulence caused by trade friction and geopolitical shocks, India has been able to stand out as a rare anchor of stability in a volatile world, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Friday. In his address at the fourth Kautilya Economic Conclave here, Malhotra said policy continuity, institutional resilience and reform momentum have enabled India to avoid major financial crises and remain among the fastest-growing large economies, with inflation ...Read More >
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asserted India's strong capacity to absorb global shocks amid a structural world economic transformation. Speaking at the Kautilya Economic Conclave, she emphasized India's domestic-driven growth, which minimizes external impact. New Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said India's capacity to absorb external shocks is strong at a time when the world economy is undergoing a structural transformation. She said the task before nations is not o ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) India will not only attract USD 100 billion committed investments from the four-nation EFTA bloc under a trade agreement, but also look at an additional USD 150 billion, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. He said that huge opportunities are there for companies from these four countries to invest in India. Under the India-EFTA trade and economic partnership agreement (TEPA), New Delhi has received a commitment of USD 100 billion FDI from EFTA o ...Read More >
Mumbai: LG Electronics India Ltd, the wholly owned subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., is preparing to tap the public markets even as it sharpens its focus on meeting domestic demand, building India as a global export hub, and expanding its portfolio of premium products. LG Electronics Inc. will raise ₹11,607 crore by selling 101.8 million shares through an offer for sale (OFS). The initial public offering (IPO), scheduled for 7-9 October, will see the South Korean parent firm sell about 15% of ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hailed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) 100-year journey as a reflection of "enduring national consciousness" rising to meet the challenges of every era. "RSS works on the principle of nation-first, and its 100-year journey is an example of sacrifice, selfless service, nation-building, and discipline," the PM said here at an event after releasing a specially designed commemorative postage stamp and Rs 100 coin highlighting the RSS ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bankers on Wednesday welcomed the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to maintain the repo rate at 5.5 per cent with a neutral stance, saying the move reflects a balanced approach in supporting growth and ensuring price stability. A neutral stance requires neither stimulation nor curbs on liquidity as it strikes a fine balance between controlling inflation without hurting growth. According to Binod Kumar, MD and CEO of Indian Bank, the RBI MPC's stable poli ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra), October 1 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday revised its inflation target for the current financial year to 2.6 per cent, marking a significant moderation from earlier projections. In August policy as well, the inflation target was revised downwards to 3.1 per cent, down from 3.7 per cent projected in June. Announcing the decision, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) observed that the overall inflation outlook has ...Read More >
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