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NEW DELHI, April 8 (Reuters) - South Asia's growth is expected to slow to 6.3% in 2026 from 7.0% in 2025 as the conflict in the Middle-East and disruptions in global energy markets weigh on the import-dependent region, the World Bank said on Wednesday. In its latest South Asia Economic Update, the bank said growth should recover to 6.9% in 2027, while the region would remain the fastest growing among emerging market and developing economies. The World Bank said the outlook was highly uncertain ...Read More >
India will lead South Asia's economic growth. The World Bank forecasts India's economy to expand by 7.6% in FY26. The region's overall growth is expected to slow initially but recover. However, global uncertainties and energy market disruptions pose risks. Countries need reforms to sustain growth and create jobs. Other South Asian nations show varied growth projections. World Bank expects India to remain the primary engine of growth in South Asia, projecting the economy to expand 7.6% in FY26, ...Read More >
Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 4 (ANI): The saying 'talent needs no introduction' found a fitting example at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, where wrestlers from Karnataka's Siddi community have made a powerful statement on the mat. Their success is no longer just about medals--it reflects the emergence of an entire community as a force in wrestling. Of African descent, there are about 50,000 Siddis in India, of which one-third live in Karnataka. Out of the nine wrestlers represent ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress-singer Shehnaaz Gill has teamed up with Moroccan pop star Saad Lamjarred for a vibrant cross-cultural track titled 'Bezaf', blending Indian and Moroccan musical influences in a unique cross-cultural collaboration. Shehnaaz took to Instagram, where she shared a poster of the track featuring the two stars. She captioned: "Get ready for this year's 1st cross-cultural hit #Bezaf TEASER OUT TOMORROW at 11 a.m. IST only on @playdmfofficial Youtube channel." ...Read More >
The Esports Foundation (EF) has selected S8UL and GodLike Esports, two of India's leading esports clubs, for its 2026 Club Partner Program. They join 40 global organisations in a $20 million (approx. INR 189 crore) annual initiative aimed at building a sustainable and connected esports ecosystem. Now in its third year, the program provides participating clubs with up to $1 million (approx. INR 9.4 crore) in funding, along with strategic support and international exposure leading up to the Espor ...Read More >
New Delhi : The Gates Foundation today announced the appointment of Archna Vyas as its Country Director for India. In this role, Archna will lead the foundation's work in close collaboration with the central and state governments, philanthropists, civil society, academia, and the private sector to advance the foundation's priorities in India, aligned with the Government of India's vision of Viksit Bharat. The foundation has worked in India since 2003, in collaboration with the Indian government ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI) Strides Pharma Science Ltd on Friday reported an 82 per cent jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 131.52 crore in the second quarter ended September 30, 2025 on the back of strong revenue growth in 'other regulated markets' and lower expenses. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 72.3 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal, Strides Pharma Science said in a regulatory filing. Consolidated revenue from operations in the second quarter stood at Rs ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Qatar National Bank (QNB) has started using JPMorgan's Kinexys payments platform for US dollar corporate flows, bringing on-chain settlement to clients in the country. According to JPMorgan, the move went live in March 2025. Based on reports, the Doha lender will now be able to move US dollar payments around the clock, removing the usual business-hour cutoffs that delay transfers ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30: L'Oreal announced the winners of the India regional finals of its Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program. The biggest Beauty Tech open innovation competition of this geographical scale, the program intensifies L'Oreal's startup focus and investment in beauty innovation. Three startups from India emerged victorious and have secured their place at the Grand Finale in Singapore this November. Also Read | Pafos vs Bayern Munich UEFA Champions League 2025 ...Read More >
India's regional winners of the Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program advance to the Grand Finale in Singapore. Infloso AI, Sravathi AI, and Without were recognized for their innovative solutions addressing beauty industry challenges. The program fosters startup development with mentorship and commercial pilot opportunities alongside L'Oréal. India's innovative spirit was on display as three regional winners were announced in the Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program, securing spots at the ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30: LOréal announced the winners of the India regional finals of its Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program. The biggest Beauty Tech open innovation competition of this geographical scale, the program intensifies LOreal startup focus and investment in beauty innovation. Three startups from India emerged victorious and have secured their place at the Grand Finale in Singapore this November. After a rigorous evaluation process by a distinguished judging pa ...Read More >
BusinessWire India Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30: L'Oréal announced the winners of the India regional finals of its Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program. The biggest Beauty Tech open innovation competition of this geographical scale, the program intensifies L'Oreal's startup focus and investment in beauty innovation. Three startups from India emerged victorious and have secured their place at the Grand Finale in Singapore this November. After a rigorous evaluation process by a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Hyperlocal marketing platform RightChoice on Monday announced a strategic partnership with Americana Restaurants, the largest quick-service restaurant and casual dining operator in the Middle East and North Africa region. RightChoice will work closely with Americana to improve its discoverability on Google Maps and other platforms. Commenting on the partnership, Rishabh Karwa, Co-Founder, RightChoice, said, "As an Indian platform powering global brands, this partnership ...Read More >
New Delhi: Driven primarily by higher shipments of automobiles, auto components, industrial machinery, and some basic metals, India's engineering goods exports recorded 4.91% year-on-year growth in August 2025. Engineering exports in August 2025 were recorded at US$9.9 billion, as against US$9.4 billion in the same month last year. The US remained the top destination for engineering exports from India with shipments rising 7.2% year-on-year to US$1.68 billion in August this year. On a month-o ...Read More >
PNN Dubai [UAE], July 19: SEGG Media Group (Nasdaq: SEGG), the global powerhouse in sports, entertainment, and gaming, today announced its first official football league partnership in the Indian subcontinent through a major five-year commercial agreement with the Super League Kerala (SLK) valued at over Rs. 100 crore (US$11.6 million) The signing ceremony took place today at One JLT, Dubai, marking the first official rights agreement under SEGG's rapidly scaling GXR World Sports Platform, and ...Read More >
New Delhi: According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in more than 150 countries, and these are having a serious impact on health, economy and environment. WMO representative Laura Patterson told the United Nations General Assembly that about 2 billion tons of dust is released every year, which is equivalent to 300 Giza pyramids of Egypt. She said that more than 80% of the world's dus ...Read More >
Ahmedabad - Mashreq, one of the MENA region's leading financial institutions, today announced the In-Principle Approval (IPA) to open a new International Financial Services Centre Banking Unit (IBU) within the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), making it the first UAE-based bank to have received the IPA from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA). This marks a key milestone in Mashreq's international expansion strategy and underscores its commitment to e ...Read More >
Bengaluru : India's largest iron ore producer, NMDC Limited, has reported its highest-ever June month production since Inception. The company produced 3.57 MnT of iron ore in June 2025, registering a 5% growth over June 2024. It also achieved record sales of 3.58 MnT during the same period. This robust performance sustained NMDC's record-breaking momentum in Q1 FY26, delivering its best-ever first quarter with cumulative production of 11.99 MnT, a 31% increase over 9.19 MnT in Q1 FY25 and sales ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 1 (ANI): NMDC, India's largest iron ore producer, marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its new international office in Dubai, UAE on Tuesday. This strategic expansion fortifies NMDC's global presence and propels its vision to become a multinational mining powerhouse, the company said in a release. Also Read | Mawra Hocane, Saba Qamar and Few Pakistani Actors' Instagram Accounts Now Visible in India but Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan Remain Banned ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's engineering goods exports to the US registered a 4.6 per cent increase to $1.74 billion in May this year, compared to the same month of the previous year, despite the uncertainty created by the tariff hikes announced by President Donald Trump. Similarly, the exports of engineering goods to European countries such as Germany, the UK and the Netherlands also showed positive growth in May this year. Commenting on May trade data, Pankaj Chadha, Chairman, ...Read More >
The Asia Pacific Stevie Awards are considered among the region's premier business awards Financial services platform KFin Technologies Ltd has been awarded a Bronze Stevie Award at the 2025 Asia Pacific Stevie Awards in the innovation in brand renovation category, the company said in a statement on June 2. The company's submission, "KFintech's Rebranding Journey - Transforming from Fintech to Techfin," was recognized in the Awards for innovation in marketing track. "Receiving this Bronze Stev ...Read More >
New Delhi, May 27 (PTI) Global warming could be making cancer in women more common and deadly, according to a study conducted in the Middle East and North Africa. The region is predicted to reach three to four degrees Celsius of warming about three decades earlier than the rest of the world. Summers in Middle Eastern nations, such as the United Arab Emirates, are characterised by extremely high temperatures - sometimes touching 50 degrees Celsius -- while North Africa sees temperatures in the ...Read More >
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