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New Delhi: India's computer services industry is riding a wave of global demand, and artificial intelligence appears to be one of the big drivers. According to the World Bank, India's software exports have grown sharply since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, with sectors like outsourcing and business process services adopting AI faster than expected. Speaking at the Fourth Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi, Franziska Ohnsorge, Chief Economist for the South Asia Region at the World Bank ...Read More >
A new study reveals Indian exports make factories greener. Companies become more energy efficient after entering global markets. This happens largely by adopting advanced technologies. The research challenges the idea that trade harms the environment. It shows international trade drives green growth. This helps India meet climate goals and creates jobs for many. Exports not only boost business growth but also make Indian factories greener, a study by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lu ...Read More >
India and Brazil on Friday reviewed steps taken since July to strengthen ties in defence and security, energy, rare earths and critical minerals, health and pharmaceuticals. Indian and Brazilian delegations, led respectively by National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval and Ambassador Celso Luis Nunes Amorim, Special Advisor to the President of Brazil, met in New Delhi for the sixth India-Brazil Strategic Dialogue. The two countries have intensified diplomatic engagement in recent months. New ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met Ambassador Celso Amorim, Special Advisor to the President of Brazil, in New Delhi. Sharing details of the meeting in a post on X, he wrote, A pleasure meeting Amb. Celso Amorim, Special Advisor to President of Brazil, today in New Delhi. Had a useful exchange on the current global scenario and on opportunities for deepening our strategic cooperation. https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1974092999132111145 ...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 [India], September 30 (ANI): The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Harivansh, will be leading the Indian Parliamentary Delegation to the 11th G20 Parliamentary Speakers Summit (P20), scheduled to be held in Kleinmond, Western Cape, South Africa, from October 1 to 3. Rajya Sabha Sources told ANI on Monday that during the Summit, Deputy Chairman Harivansh will participate in key deliberations, reaffirming India commitment to global cooperation, democratic engagement, and sustainable d ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30: Essential oils are powerful extracts made from plants using processes like steam distillation or cold pressing. They are valued not only for their soothing fragrances but also for their natural healing and functional properties. The global essential oils market was worth USD 23.74 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow steadily at a 7.6 CAGR between 2024 and 2030. This growth is driven by the rising use of essential oils in industries like food and beverages, c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30: Essential oils are powerful extracts made from plants using processes like steam distillation or cold pressing. They are valued not only for their soothing fragrances but also for their natural healing and functional properties. The global essential oils market was worth USD 23.74 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow steadily at a 7.6% CAGR between 2024 and 2030. Also Read | 'Swami' Chaitanyanand Saraswati's 2 Women Associates Arrested in Delhi Management Ins ...Read More >
Kochi, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) India is set to launch an onboard electronic observer (e-observer) system to remotely monitor and record marine fish catches, Union Fisheries Secretary Abhilaksh Likhi announced on Monday. The initiative, being developed by the Fishery Survey of India (FSI) under the Fisheries Ministry, aims to provide accurate, science-based data for stock assessment and sustainable fisheries management. Addressing the inauguration of a five-day global workshop on species identi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The incidence of cancer in India has gone up by 26%, from 84.8 per 1 lakh population in 1990 to 107.2 in 2023, according to a new study. Published in The Lancet, it shows deaths due to cancer increased by 21% during this period, despite advances in treatment. In comparison, both incidence and mortality have declined significantly in US and China over the 33-year period. The reason behind this is strong tobacco control, universal vaccination and organised screening in these two countri ...Read More >
Mumbai: Solidaridad Asia, in collaboration with The Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) and the Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA), released a research-backed white paper titled Path to Palm Oil Self-Sufficiency in India. The white paper provides a comprehensive strategy to reduce India's heavy reliance on palm oil imports, boost domestic production, and achieve up to 50% self-sufficiency by 2047, potentially saving trillions of dollars in import costs while enhancing farmer income and en ...Read More >
More than two in five multinational companies (MNCs) are planning to increase their trade and manufacturing operations in India, according to a recent report, "Future of Trade: Resilience" by Standard Chartered. The bank attributes this interest to India's status as "the world's most populous market and one of the fastest-growing large economies," highlighting the country's appeal to global businesses. The report underscores India's growing prominence as a hub for multinational investment, driv ...Read More >
New York [US], September 26: The Roundtable on Democratic Artificial Intelligence Governance for Global Peace and Prosperity, held during the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, convened former Heads of State, senior UN officials, and leading experts to discuss how democratic values can shape the future of AI. The dialogue spotlighted India role as a digital empowerment leader for the world, particularly the Global South, transforming societies through innovations su ...Read More >
Panaji, Sep 26 (PTI) Former ambassador V S Seshadri has said unpredictability in tariff policies and unilateral measures by the United States coupled with China's "bid for economic supremacy and technological dominance" as well as widening geopolitical rifts have created turbulence in the global trading system. Delivering a lecture on 'International Trade Law: Challenges and Outlook' at the India International University of Legal Education and Research (IIULER) here on Thursday, he said these d ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) The living room of Navjot Singh's residence was filled with muffled grief, the air heavy with disbelief. The 52-year-old deputy secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, known within his family for his intellect and dedication, had been killed when a luxury car crashed into his motorcycle near Dhaula Kuan on Sunday afternoon. Singh's wife, who was admitted to the intensive care unit after suffering multiple fractures and a head injury in the accident, is stable an ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) For the Chinese President Xi Jinping, the 25th SCO summit at Tianjin was a special occasion to launch initiatives designed to push the rise of China as a superpower that could more than match America. Donald Trump's move to impose 'punitive' tariff on India for its oil trade with Russia providing an anti-US backdrop, special invitation extended to President Putin and Kim Jong Un of North Korea to the parade at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on September 3 that wa ...Read More >
Gita Gopinath believes dollar dominance will likely continue. She cites the strength of American institutions and financial markets. During her IMF tenure, dollar dominance was a key research area. She highlights the asymmetry in global currency usage. The dollar's role impacts how economies respond to shocks. Gopinath emphasizes the importance of strong institutions for maintaining the dollar's status. Gita Gopinath, former IMF Chief Economist and Deputy Managing Director, now back again at Ha ...Read More >
The centre has already started studies in four disaster-sensitive districts in Himachal Pradesh - Shimla, Dharamshala, Mandi, and Kullu. "The initiative aims to mitigate the impact of climate change and global warming by integrating advanced scientific research, community wisdom and policy-level outreach," said Dr Mahesh Sharma, deputy director of Himalayan Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience (HIM-DR³) HPU vice-chancellor professor Mahavir Singh, said, "The main objective of this ...Read More >
Piyush Goyal urges industry to pass on GST reduction benefits to consumers, anticipating boosted demand, exports, and economic growth. GST reforms, effective September 22, are expected to lower input costs for MSMEs and exporters, reducing inflationary pressures. India is also diversifying export markets amid US tariffs, exploring opportunities with countries like UAE and Singapore. Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said he has asked industry to pass on the benefits of lower goods and ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as t ...Read More >
NIRF India Rankings 2025: This year's top 6agricultural universities remain the same NIRF Rankings 2025: The Ministry of Education released the NIRF 2025 rankings on September 4, helping students in choosing the best colleges and universities for a career in the agriculture domain. Agriculture contributes over 15 per cent to India's GDP and remains a crucial pillar for developing nations like India. For students pursuing agriculture and allied sectors, it is important to know which institutes e ...Read More >
India is bracing for potential trade turmoil with the US as proposed 50% tariffs loom. Economist Swaminathan Aiyar suggests the dispute transcends trade, implicating geopolitics due to India's stance on Russian crude oil. Aiyar cautions about the impact on India's defense ties with the US, questioning future arms purchases if treated unfavorably. With just one day to go before the proposed 50% tariffs come into effect, India is bracing for a stormy phase in its trade relations with the United S ...Read More >
MANN, India, Aug 26 2025 (IPS) - Generally thought to be diseases of the wealthier classes, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like hypertension and diabetes are on the rise among India's underprivileged working classes in semi-urban and rural sprawls. Take the case of Mohan Ahire. A middle-aged gardener in Pune, Mohan never realized that the heaviness in his head was a symptom of hypertension. Last summer, a mid-morning visit to the market saw him fall unconscious on return. Upon regaining consc ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) India and Fiji on Monday firmed up an action plan to boost defence ties and agreed to jointly work for a peaceful and inclusive Indo-Pacific as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka held talks to expand the overall bilateral cooperation. India and Fiji may be oceans apart, but "our aspirations sail in the same boat", Modi said following the meeting. Rabuka, the prime minister of the South Pacific nation, arrived in Delhi on S ...Read More >
Chennai: Researchers of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have developed an innovative and affordable microfluidic device that can rapidly determine whether bacteria are resistant or susceptible to antibiotics. Unlike many modern techniques that rely on costly metals, complex fabrication processes, or those that require highly skilled technicians, the lab-on-chip device, known as 'ε-µD' is based on screen-printed carbon electrodes embedded in a simple microfluidic chip. The ...Read More >
Jaishankar said that India and China were seeking to "move ahead from a difficult period in our ties". The two counterparts held discussions on a range of bilateral issues from trade to pilgrimages and river data sharing. Yi is also scheduled to meet India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval for on-going negotiations on resolving the boundary dispute between the two countries. The visit is being seen as the latest sign of a thaw in ties between the nuclear-armed neighbours. India and Chin ...Read More >
Ahead of PM Modi's China visit for the SCO summit, India and China have announced confidence-building measures to stabilize the Line of Actual Control. This includes expert and working groups for boundary delimitation and border management. New Delhi: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's China visit to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, India and China on Tuesday announced several confidence building measures (CBMs), including setting up expert group, working group an ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: The depression over northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and north Andhra Pradesh - south Odisha coasts moved north-north-westwards and crossed South Odisha coast close to Gopalpur during early morning of Tuesday and lay cantered over south coastal Odisha. Weatherman said it was likely to move north-westwards across south Odisha and south Chhattisgarh and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during next few hours. Under its influence, thunderstorms accompani ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant diplomatic engagement, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held wide-ranging bilateral talks in New Delhi on Tuesday. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the discussions were "positive, constructive, and forward-looking," covering bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual concern. The MEA has issued a list of outcomes of the meeting. In this document released after the meeting, t ...Read More >
China and India are continuing talks at various levels, but Beijing has not yet confirmed whether Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit New Delhi on August 18 to meet India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday that the two countries are "maintaining interactions at various levels" and are ready to work together on key issues. He said China is willing to act on agreements reached between their leaders, support high-level t ...Read More >
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