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NEW DELHI: S&P Global Ratings on Thursday raised India's long-term sovereign credit rating to BBB from BBB-, citing stronger macroeconomic fundamentals, including economic resilience, sustained fiscal consolidation, and a policy environment conducive to controlling inflation. The upgrade moves India one notch higher within the investment-grade category, a shift that could lower borrowing costs and lift investor sentiment. S&P said continued reforms, fiscal discipline, and infrastructure invest ...Read More >
New Delhi: Governments negotiating the first-ever global treaty to curb plastic pollution were handed a new draft that leaves out binding limits on plastic production, a gap that has put the talks on edge and drawn sharp criticism from campaigners. The text, released during the fifth round of negotiations on plastics treaty (INC-5.2) in Geneva on Tuesday, is part of efforts launched in 2022 to address what the UN calls a "plastic pollution crisis" that threatens oceans, wildlife, human health an ...Read More >
New Delhi: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many cl ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Governments negotiating the first-ever global treaty to curb plastic pollution were handed a new draft that leaves out binding limits on plastic production, a gap that has put the talks on edge and drawn sharp criticism from campaigners. The text, released during the fifth round of negotiations on plastics treaty (INC-5.2) in Geneva on Tuesday, is part of efforts launched in 2022 to address what the UN calls a "plastic pollution crisis" that threatens oceans, wildlife, h ...Read More >
Indian tech entrepreneur Bhavin Turakhia is teaming up with GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE:GDDY) in a move that could reshape part of the small-business email market long dominated by Microsoft and Google. The deal will put Turakhia's AI-powered email platform, Titan, in front of millions of new potential users. According to Turakhia, Titan's global footprint could grow from 2.3 million to more than 10 million mailboxes over the next four years. Targeted squarely at small and mid-sized businesses, Titan's e ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 3 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is closely monitoring the flood situation in Uttar Pradesh, issuing timely directives to ensure effective relief efforts. Acting on his instructions, state ministers are inspecting affected areas, while Relief Commissioner Bhanu Chandra Goswami informed that floods have impacted 37 tehsils and 402 villages, affecting 84,392 people. Of these, 47,906 have received assistance, and 2,759 animals have been ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 3 (ANI): Union Minister Hardeep Puri and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the country economy is strong, steady, resilient and its growth story continues. These affirmations come after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a X post on Thursday echoed US President Donald Trump view that the Indian economy was dead, and targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Maharashtra Chief Minister attached the latest IMF World Economic Outlook rep ...Read More >
New Delhi: The BJP on Sunday, August 3, hit back at US President Donald Trump's controversial "dead economy" comment on India, using IMF data to showcase strong economic growth and taking a sharp dig at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for "agreeing" with the remark. BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya led the counteroffensive, dismissing the criticism as "politically motivated and factually baseless". BJP Cites IMF Report, Mocks Rahul Gandhi for Endorsing Trump Sharing the latest World Economic Outlook u ...Read More >
New Delhi: Children exposed early to extreme heat may lose up to 1.5 years of schooling with climate change having a direct impact on education and threatening to undo educational gains of recent decades, according to a new global report. Climate-related stressors such as heat, wildfires, storms, floods, droughts, diseases and rising sea levels, affect education outcomes. Most low and middle-income countries are experiencing climate-related school closures every year, increasing chances of lear ...Read More >
Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) [India], July 15 (ANI): Eight people were killed after a vehicle carrying 13 passengers met with an accident near the Suni bridge in Muwani town of Uttarakhand Pithoragarh district, a police officer said on Tuesday. Pithoragarh Superintendent of Police (SP) Rekha Yadav confirmed the incident and stated that a rescue operation is currently underway. Eight people died after a vehicle carrying 13 people crashed near the Suni bridge in Muwani town. The police officials ha ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 15 (Maxim News): In a major boost for global healthcare access, Hyderabad-based Aurobindo Pharma has announced that it will manufacture and distribute the long-acting injectable HIV treatment drug, cabotegravir (CAB LA), across 133 countries. The development comes under an expanded voluntary licensing agreement between the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) and ViiV Healthcare. This strategic agreement will allow Aurobindo to supply CAB LA for both prevention and treatment of HIV, offe ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 14 (PTI) Global stockpiles of vaccines under programmes supported by 'Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance,' helped prevent more than 5.8 million cases and 327,000 deaths from outbreaks in low- and middle-income countries since 2000, according to a new study. The alliance, established in 2000, funds the roll-out and scale-up of new vaccines through routine healthcare systems and preventive campaigns. Also Read | How To Check Lottery Sambad Results: A Comprehensive Guide for Indian Lottery ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 14 (PTI) About one in every five women in the WHO Southeast Asia Region, including India, are covered under a health insurance, a study published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia has estimated. One in eight women in the region -- defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) -- were enrolled in social security schemes. At the same time, only one in thirteen had privately purchased or commercial insurance, the analysis reveals. The 'WHO Southeast Asia Region' include ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, 13 Jul: A first-of-its-kind water technology park in Assam, showcasing advanced technologies in aquaponics, biofloc system, modern fish production, ornamental fish breeding and other innovative areas, was inaugurated by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Set up by NGO Kolong Kopili in association with the NABARD, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA), Fishery Department and Selco Foundation, the 'Aqua Tech Park' was opened ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in India on Thursday morning after wrapping up a highly productive and successful five-nation tour to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), PM Modi's five-nation visit was a "productive and successful" tour. PM Modi has reached a significant milestone in his diplomatic journey, having now delivered 17 speeches to foreign Parliaments, matching the cumulative record of all Con ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in India on Thursday morning after wrapping up a highly productive and successful five-nation tour to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), PM Modi's five-nation visit was a "productive and successful" tour. PM Modi has reached a significant milestone in his diplomatic journey, having now delivered 17 speeches to foreign Parliaments, matching the cum ...Read More >
India's Upcoming BRICS Presidency: A People-Centric Vision Tuesday, July 08, 2025 by Indian Defence News Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that under India's presidency of BRICS in 2026, the forum will adopt a distinctly people-centric approach, guided by the principle of "humanity first." In his address at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, PM Modi emphasized India's commitment to redefining BRICS as "Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability." He hi ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Rio 2025 BRICS Summit highlighted India's approach towards key issues like climate change and health security as the country is set to chair BRICS next year, emphasising that under India's presidency, it will endeavour to present BRICS in a new form with a 'humanity-first' approach. After wrapping up a "very productive" visit to Rio de Janeiro where PM Modi attended the 17th BRICS Summit, the Prime Minister on Monday arrived in the Brazilia ...Read More >
[BENGALURU] Gold prices steadied on Tuesday (Jul 8) as US President Donald Trump announced sharply higher tariffs on goods from Japan, South Korea and other nations, while higher US treasury yields capped gains. Spot gold fell 0.1 per cent to US$3,331.89 per ounce as at 0035 GMT. US gold futures were steady at US$3,341.80. On Monday, Trump began telling trade partners, including Japan and South Korea, that sharply higher US tariffs would start on Aug 1, marking a new phase in the trade war he ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Rio 2025 BRICS Summit highlighted India's approach towards key issues like climate change and health security as the country is set to chair BRICS next year, emphasising that under India's presidency, it will endeavour to present BRICS in a new form with a 'humanity-first' approach. After wrapping up a "very productive" visit to Rio de Janeiro where PM Modi attended the 17th BRICS Summit, the Prime Minister on Monday arrived ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack during his address at the 17th BRICS Summit, calling it "an attack not just on India, but on the entire humanity." Speaking in Rio de Janeiro alongside fellow BRICS leaders, PM Modi urged for unified global action against terrorism, the elimination of safe havens, and an end to double standards in counterterror efforts. The Leaders' Session concluded with the adoption of the Rio de Janeiro Decla ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called on Brics countries to work together in order to secure critical mineral supply chains and ensure that no one nation is able to dominate and weaponize these resources. His call at the 17th Brics Summit in Rio de Janeiro comes amid a Chinese chokehold on global rare earth supplies. Brics is a group of 11 countries that was set up by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Modi said it was important to make critical mineral supply ch ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): U.S. President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to countries supporting what he termed were the anti-American policies of BRICS. In a social media post, Trump stated that any country aligning itself with the 'Anti-American policies of BRICS' will face an additional 10 per cent tariff on goods. 'There will be no exceptions to this policy,' Trump wrote, adding, 'Thank you for your attention to this matter!' Trump's statement signals a hard stance from the U. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): U.S. President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to countries supporting what he termed were the anti-American policies of BRICS. In a social media post, Trump stated that any country aligning itself with the 'Anti-American policies of BRICS' will face an additional 10 per cent tariff on goods. 'There will be no exceptions to this policy,' Trump wrote, adding, 'Thank you for your attention to this matter!' Trump's statement signals a hard stance from the U. ...Read More >
PURI: Over two million devotees thronged Puri to witness the Suna Besha of the Trinity atop their respective chariots on Sunday. The process for Suna Besha ritual began at 4 pm. Under tight security, the Mekapa servitors retrieved three sets of ornaments from a temporary strong room relocated from the Bahar Ratna Bhandar, and handed those over to the dressers on the chariots, which were placed under a five-tier security cordon. The Trinity was adorned with a stunning array of ornaments, includ ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the BRICS Summit plenary session in Brazil, laying out a bold roadmap to reform multilateral systems, build resilient economies, and responsibly harness the power of Artificial Intelligence. The session, themed 'Strengthening Multilateralism, Economic-Financial Affairs, and Artificial Intelligence', brought together leaders from the BRICS bloc amid growing global instability and rising expectations from the Global South. The address co ...Read More >
Chennai: PMK founder S Ramadoss has removed his son and party president Anbumani Ramadoss from the working committee, signalling an intensification of the leadership tussle between the two.Ramadoss has released details of the reconstituted working committee, filling it up with those loyal to him and removing Anbumani's supporters late on Saturday. The previous committee had 19 members but the new one has 21 members. PMK honorary president G K Mani and Vanniyar Sangam president P T Arulmozhi were ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said at the Brics summit in Rio de Janeiro that the Pahalgam terrorist attack was a blow not only to India but to humanity and called upon the international community to sanction terror. "There should be no hesitation in imposing sanctions against terrorists. For personal or political gain, giving silent consent, supporting terror or terrorists, should not be acceptable," the PM said in his intervention at the Peace & Security session at the sum ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 6 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a series of bilateral meetings, including with Russian and Chinese counterparts, and discussed issues of bilateral cooperation and interests. These meetings were held on the sidelines of the BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Rio de Janeiro. During a meeting with Anton Siluanov, Finance Minister of Russia, Sitharaman expressed gratitude for the support extended by President Vladimir Putin after the Pahal ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 5 (PTI) Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday demanded that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah apologise to the country's scientists and pharmaceutical sector for his recent remarks linking COVID-19 vaccines to a spate of heart attack deaths in the state and questioned whether he was "running the agenda of foreign forces". Accusing the Chief Minister of "insulting" India's scientists, startups, and its pharmaceutical strength, Goyal said his comments undermine the people who ...Read More >
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