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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite ...Read More >
Dr. Prashant Prabhakar Deshpande has post-graduated in Economics with a Gold Medal in 1976 and was awarded a Ph.D in Social Sciences from Nagpur University in 2007. Agriculture is the backbone of India's rural economy employing nearly half of the country's workforce and supporting food security for over 1.4 billion people. However, the farmers' community continues to face: * Rising input costs; * Erratic electricity supply, and; * Increasing climate risks. In this context, Solar energy, par ...Read More >
India has become the world's third-largest cross-border hiring pool and accounts for 7.2 per cent of global AI trainers, according to Deel's latest report. The country now ranks second only to the United States in talent contribution, surpassing the Philippines and Canada. New Delhi: India ranks as the third-largest cross-border hiring pool globally and accounts for 7.2 per cent of the world's AI trainers, underscoring the country's growing role in the global digital workforce, according to a r ...Read More >
New Delhi: India ranks as the third-largest cross-border hiring pool globally and accounts for 7.2 per cent of the world's AI trainers, underscoring the country's growing role in the global digital workforce, according to a report released on Thursday. According to an analysis by Deel, the country has emerged as a key contributor to this workforce, making it the second-largest talent base after the United States, and ahead of countries such as the Philippines and Canada. The report also highli ...Read More >
The survey claimed that the economic growth in the 2024-25 financial year was 7.02 per cent, exceeding the national average of 6.5 per cent, and marking the fourth consecutive year of growth above 7 per cent. "The real GSDP is expected to reach ₹3,21,892 crore in 2025-26 and ₹3,41,064 crore in 2026-27, representing a growth of 6.17 per cent and 5.96 per cent, respectively. At current prices, GSDP is projected to cross ₹5.6 lakh crore in 2025-26 and approach ₹6.1 lakh crore in 2026-27," t ...Read More >
Launched as a pilot in Mumbai in March 2025, InstaHelp offers on-demand housekeeping services such as cleaning, dishwashing, laundry and meal preparation, promising fulfilment within 10-15 minutes of booking. Urban Company's quick service vertical InstaHelp has crossed 50,000 daily bookings less than a year after launch, at a time when the listed home services platform is expanding into high-frequency use cases. In a stock exchange filing on Monday, Urban Company said InstaHelp recorded about ...Read More >
MUMBAI, Feb 17: India is engaging with international partners more intensively and from a "position of strength", External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday, citing a string of recent trade agreements as evidence of the country's growing economic clout. In an address at the Global Economic Cooperation conference, Jaishankar highlighted the successful negotiation of several high-profile deals, including a significant trade pact with the United States. The Global Economic Cooperation ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 17: Almost 16 per cent of the world's AI talent is of Indian origin, giving India an edge in global AI capability talent, a white paper showed on Tuesday, adding that India is projected to contribute nearly 20 per cent of incremental global GDP growth over the next 15 years. Summit shifts AI narrative towards productivity and inclusion The white paper, launched at the 'India AI Impact Summit 2026' here, marks a strategic effort to shift the national AI narrative from a narrow fo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Almost 16 per cent of the world's AI talent is of Indian origin, giving India an edge in the global AI capability talent, a white paper showed on Tuesday, adding that India is projected to contribute nearly 20 per cent of incremental global GDP growth over the next 15 years. The white paper, launched at the 'India AI Impact Summit 2026' here, marks a strategic effort to shift the national AI narrative from a narrow focus on automation and displacement to one c ...Read More >
MUMBAI, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Global private equity investors such as KKR and Blackstone have a new investment hotspot in India: cricket. The Indian Premier League, the world's richest cricket league, counts Bollywood stars, Indian tycoons and spirits maker Diageo among its backers, but is now attracting major private equity firms with the prospect of rapidly rising revenues and profits and a large global viewership. The enterprise value of the league, colloquially known as the IPL, rose to a rec ...Read More >
India is actively seeking a larger role in global supply chains as companies shift manufacturing. IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath highlights the need for reforms in land acquisition and labor. Skill development is also crucial for economic growth. India is working to capture a larger share of global supply chains as companies diversify away from traditional manufacturing hubs. Speaking to Times Network, IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath said, "India has made improvements in physical infrastru ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Dec 17 (Maxim News): The Telangana Inter exam dates have been revised following a government holiday declared for Holi. The Board of Intermediate Education made minor changes to the examination schedule to avoid inconvenience to students. The announcement was made on December 17. The change mainly affects exams that were earlier scheduled on March 3. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp According to the revised schedule, the exams that were to be held on March 3 have been postponed by one da ...Read More >
India's foreign policy objectives are clear: to hedge with the great powers by adopting its own multi-alignment and strategic autonomy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to rely on Russia for nuclear submarines and civil nuclear cooperation indicates that India is strengthening its ties with Moscow on critical high-end technological cooperation, despite Western criticism, Rahul Pandey writes. Russian President Vladimir Putin visited New Delhi for 27 hours on December 4-5, 2025. This was h ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) The domestic steel demand is estimated to grow by around 8 per cent in FY26, but softer steel prices will keep margins under pressure for producers, rating agency ICRA said on Wednesday. In a report, Icra projected the industry's operating margin to remain flat at about 12.5 per cent in FY26, lower than earlier expectations of an improvement. "While we project steel demand growth to remain healthy at 8 per cent for FY26, incremental supply has created a temporary surplu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (UNI) Gita Gopinath, Economist and former First Deputy Managaing Director of IMF , underscored that both India and the US "must engage constructively to negotiate tariffs" at a time when global trade is being reshaped by geopolitics and national security concerns. Gopinath said the world economy has entered a phase where trade policy is no longer driven purely by economics, but increasingly by strategic and security considerations. Focusing on India's trade strategy, she said ...Read More >
Investing.com -- India's private sector continued to show strong growth in December, but the pace of expansion eased to a 10-month low, according to the latest HSBC Flash India PMI data released Tuesday. The HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index registered 58.9 in December, down from 59.7 in November, indicating a slower but still robust expansion in business activity. Any reading above 50 signals growth. Both manufacturing and service sectors experienced slower growth rates. The Flash Servi ...Read More >
BENGALURU, Dec 16 (Reuters) - India's private sector activity ended the year on a sombre note, expanding at its weakest pace in ten months in December as a slowdown in new orders took the steam out of both the manufacturing and services sectors, a survey showed on Tuesday. While the economy remains in expansionary territory, the deceleration coupled with a near-stagnant job market indicates domestic demand is cooling, dragging overall momentum down from the highs seen earlier in 2025. HSBC's f ...Read More >
BENGALURU, Dec 16 (Reuters) - India's private sector activity ended the year on a sombre note, expanding at its weakest pace in ten months in December as a slowdown in new orders took the steam out of both the manufacturing and services sectors, a survey showed on Tuesday. While the economy remains in expansionary territory, the deceleration coupled with a near-stagnant job market indicates domestic demand is cooling, dragging overall momentum down from the highs seen earlier in 2025. HSBC's ...Read More >
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], December 15: In every generation, there are students who don't just want a degree -- they want a direction. A path that leads them beyond familiar boundaries and into the world of global finance, investment strategy, and leadership. For these aspirants, the Bcom CFA journey is far more than an academic choice; it is a statement of ambition. Also Read | Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram, the Gunmen Behind Bondi Beach Terror Attack, Identified As Father-Son Duo From Paki ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the warm and cordial welcome extended to the visiting delegation, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday stated that he has established a "close working and personal contact" with the Indian PM and together they "constantly monitor" the development of Russian-Indian cooperation in all its strategic areas. "The talks we just concluded with our Indian colleagues, as well as our conversation last night with Mr. Modi in ...Read More >
Mumbai Gold Rate Today: Gold prices in Mumbai and other major Indian cities rebounded on Monday, November 3, after recently hitting multi-week lows. The recovery comes amid waning expectations of another US rate cut and stabilising geopolitical conditions. Many investors see the recent dip in prices as a favourable entry point for long-term gold investments. The domestic gold prices reflected the movement in international gold prices over the past few days. Back in Mumbai, gold often remains in ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Paduko ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI) Gold-plated silver jewellery brand Goyaz said on Friday it has raised Rs 130 crore in a Series A funding round led by US-based venture capital firm Norwest Venture Partners to expand its retail network across India. In a statement, the company said the funds will be utilised to scale its store footprint in key cities, strengthen design and manufacturing capabilities, and enhance its omnichannel experience as it targets metro and tier-II markets. Founded in January 2023, ...Read More >
Mumbai Gold Rate Today: There was a sharp revival in the prices of gold in Mumbai on Friday, October 31, as the precious metals remained volatile, influenced by geopolitical developments. The rebound in gold prices has come after nearly two week long decline in gold rates. Despite Friday's jump, gold prices continue to hover in bearish territory and can offer an attractive buying opportunity for investors. Here are all the details about gold rate in Mumbai today. Mumbai Gold Rate Today The pr ...Read More >
Gold Rate in India: Gold prices in India faced a double blow on Monday, October 27, slipping twice in a single day to fall below Rs 1,23,500 per 100 grams (24K), as per GoodReturns data. Barely ten days ago, the yellow metal was hovering near its record high of Rs 1,32,770 per 100 grams. As the US Federal Reserve meeting kicks off today, all eyes are now on how gold prices will move on Tuesday, October 28. Gold rate in India is witnessing the much awaited correction after breaking back-to-back ...Read More >
Indian rupee (left) and US dollar currency notes are held by a foreign exchange employee. File/AFP India will not accept limits on its trading choices or rush to sign agreements, Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday, even as a senior government official said a bilateral trade deal with Washington was "very near." "India will not sign any trade deal in a hurry," Goyal said during a speech at the Berlin Global Dialogue, referring to European Union and the US concerns over India's continued ...Read More >
India's private sector growth slowed in October to its lowest in five months. Weaker demand and higher output prices impacted business optimism. Services sector growth saw a slowdown, while manufacturing activity improved. New orders expanded at a slower pace. International demand softened, particularly for exports to the United States. Businesses raised selling charges despite some cost easing. Growth in India's private sector eased to a five-month low in October as weaker demand and rising ou ...Read More >
NEW DELHI -- Indian oil refiners can shift away from Russian crude after United States President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on Moscow's two largest oil companies, but the move will come at a cost, analysts said on Friday. Trump has claimed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to cut its Russian oil imports as part of a prospective US trade deal -- something New Delhi has not confirmed. Relations between the two countries plummeted in August after Trump raised tariffs on Indi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Indian oil refiners can shift away from Russian crude after US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on Moscow's two largest oil companies - but the move will come at a cost, analysts said Friday. Trump has claimed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to cut its Russian oil imports as part of a prospective US trade deal - something New Delhi has not confirmed. Relations between the countries plummeted in August after Trump raised tariffs on Indian exports to the US ...Read More >
The Congress has backed out of the race, leaving the seat for its alliance partner National Conference;the contest is now being anticipated between BJP, NC and J&K National Panthers Party (India) The Nagrota assembly constituency, considered a BJP stronghold, is likely to witness a triangular contest in the ensuing bypoll scheduled for November 11. A total of 12 candidates, including a former minister and a District Development Council (DDC) member, have filed nomination papers. The Congress h ...Read More >
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