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Following the expansion of its new development space, the southern city aims to enhance inter-regional connectivity in infrastructure, markets and space for tourism development. Authorities view coastal and island tourism as a key source of "green" growth that could help reposition the city on the regional and global tourism map. According to Nguyen Van Manh, Vice Chairman of the Con Dao Special Zone People's Committee, Con Dao is not only a national symbol of revolutionary heritage but is also ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the de ...Read More >
Singapore/Lucknow, Feb 23 (PTI): Singaporean companies will scale up their presence in Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasised after he met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday and the Indian leader secured investment pledges amounting to Rs 6,650 crore on the first day of his visit to the Southeast Asian nation. Companies from his country were investing in Uttar Pradesh in various sectors, particularly logistics, connectivity, and infrastructure development, and there was po ...Read More >
ECONOMY: India's Exports Surge 20% -- Defying Trump's Trade War Wednesday, December 17, 2025 by Indian Defence News Technicians work with robots on the assembly line in a hi-tech manufacturing hub in India India's exports surged by nearly 20 percent in November 2025, marking the fastest growth in three years despite the escalating US trade war under President Donald Trump. Goods exports reached $38.13 billion, a 19.4 percent rise year-on-year, reversing October's 11.8 percent decline to $34.38 ...Read More >
Muscat - Indian business leaders and representatives of industry chambers have underlined the growing depth of India-Oman economic relations and pointed to significant growth opportunities across multiple sectors as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Oman on December 17-18. In a report published by ANI, Naveen Jindal, Chairman of Jindal Steel, said the Prime Minister Modi's visit has generated widespread enthusiasm in the sultanate. "This is a very big moment that India's Prime Minister, Nare ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): India's real estate market is entering a structurally stronger and more investment-driven phase, with equity capital inflows touching record levels and demand broadening across asset classes and geographies, according to a report by real estate services and investment firm CBRE. Equity capital inflows into India's real estate sector rose 14 per cent year-on-year to a record USD 10.2 billion during the first nine months of 2025. Investments are expected to r ...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 >
India brought back 125 citizens from Thailand. They were freed from scam centers in Myanmar. This is part of a larger effort. Over 1,500 Indians have returned through Thailand since March. The Indian Air Force conducted the special flight. The government is working to rescue citizens trapped in Southeast Asia. Indians are warned about job scams and visa misuse. India on Wednesday repatriated 125 of its nationals from Thailand in a military transport aircraft, after they were released from scam ...Read More >
NEW DELHI -- When New Delhi's air quality plunged to "severe" levels this month, Gayatri Shrivastava switched on all three of her apartment's air purifiers -- two in the living room, one in the bedroom -- as a gray haze settled over the city. "Most of them are Philips," she told Nikkei Asia, adding ... ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam, Nov 14 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh and Singapore governments on Friday signed a deal on urban governance, sustainable development, and flight services between Vijayawada and the city-state at the 30th CII Partnership Summit here. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said Singapore's government and companies operate on innovative ideas, and that Andhra Pradesh is keen to collaborate with such entities. "Singapore and Andhra Pradesh governments sealed the deal in the presence of Chief Mini ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The November FIFA International Window brings the India U23 men's national team back into action, as they face Thailand U23s in a friendly match at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani, on Saturday. The Blue Colts camped in Kolkata from November 7, before flying to Thailand on November 13 for the friendly. Head coach Naushad Moosa has named a number of newbies in his squad of 23 players. With as many as 10 new faces in the team, Moosa is looking to use this f ...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 [India], October 31: Breast cancer has emerged as the most common cancer among women in India, with Hyderabad recording the highest incidence rates in the country. The contrast with the USA, where rates have remained stable and screening is widespread, underscores a public health emergency for urban India. Also Read | Has India Pulled 500 Billion Pounds From the UK Economy After Keir Starmer's 'Explosive' Comments on Kashmir and Colonial Reparations? PIB Fact Check Debunks Fake Claim ...Read More >
Itanagar, Oct 29 (PTI) Pitching Arunachal Pradesh as India's next major gateway to Southeast Asia, Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday said the frontier state is poised to become a "vibrant bridge" connecting India with Bhutan and Myanmar, and creating new avenues for growth and cooperation. Khandu made the comments after what he described as an "engaging interaction" with noted economist Prof Mahendra P Lama here, on a study report focused on reopening and operationalising trade routes alo ...Read More >
Gina Raimondo slams Trump's 'America alone' policy, says US 'making a big mistake with India' Former US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has criticised the Trump administration over its diplomatic approach toward India and international relations, saying the government's current policies are harming America's position on the world stage. Raimondo mentioned that "We are making a big mistake with India" while speaking at an online event organised by the Harvard Kennedy School last week. During ...Read More >
[BENGALURU] Gold prices hovered n Tuesday (Oct 28) near their lowest in more than two weeks, as optimism over a possible US-China trade deal dented demand for the safe-haven metal, while investors looked forward to major central bank policy announcements this week. Spot gold was flat at US$3,981.67 per ounce, as at 8.24 am, after dropping more than 3 per cent in the previous session to its lowest level since Oct 10. US gold futures for December delivery lost 0.6 per cent to US$3,996.50 per oun ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has been awarded the Platinum Rating by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for the Anand Vihar Namo Bharat (Underground) Station.Platinum, the highest rating under the IGBC Green Certification -- recognises the station's strong commitment to sustainability. This achievement underscores NCRTC's dedication to green practices across the Namo Bharat project. All major project components, including stations, depots, and recei ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana BJP President N. Ramchander Rao on Sunday alleged that the 'gun culture' and lawlessness are on the rise in the state under the Congress government. After attending a meeting with 'Shakti Kendra' in-charges for the Jubilee Hills by-election, the BJP leader told newsmen that the fight in the constituency was essentially between the BJP and AIMIM, claiming that Congress candidate Naveen Yadav had earlier contested on an MIM ticket. The ruling Congress has failed to implement ...Read More >
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Malaysia on Monday, as the two countries push trade talks and ease tensions over Washington's punishing tariffs. Few details were released, but Rubio's meeting with Jaishankar is the highest-level contact since the US imposed sanctions last week on Russian oil companies, a key source of India's crude supplies. Jaishankar posted a photograph on social media showing him smiling and shaking h ...Read More >
Eyewear retailer Lenskart is launching its IPO on October 31, aiming to raise Rs 2,150 crore through a fresh issue and an offer for sale. Backed by Radhakishan Damani, the company plans to use the funds for store expansion, technology, and marketing. This IPO is anticipated to be the fourth-largest public issue of 2025. Eyewear retailer Lenskart is set to make its long-awaited market debut, with its initial public offering (IPO) opening for subscription on Friday, October 31, and closing on Tue ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday delivered a powerful virtual address to the 47th ASEAN Summit 2025, emphasising that the 21st century is the 'Century of India and the ASEAN nations'. The PM emphasised India's vision for a shared, inclusive, and sustainable future in partnership with Southeast Asia, adding that the Association of South East Asian Nations is a major pillar of India's Act East Policy. Speaking at the Summit, Modi said, "The 21st century is our century. It is Ind ...Read More >
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 47th summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) virtually on Sunday. He called ASEAN the "main pillar" of India's Act East Policy and stressed that India and ASEAN share far more than trade. "We are not only trade partners. We are cultural partners as well," he said. His remarks came amid global tensions over trade policies and tariff disputes. Highlighting the scale of the partnership, he said, "Almost one-fourth of the w ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): Delegates of the Asian Institute of Transport Development (AITD), comprising transport specialists from South and South-East Asian countries, visited the Namo Bharat Corridor on Sunday. The delegation was accompanied by senior officials of NCRTC. A detailed briefing was given to the delegates on India's first regional rail, Namo Bharat, covering the project's overview, the advanced technologies deployed, and its innovative initiatives. They were also briefed ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, will visit Brussels, Belgium, on October 27-28 to hold high-level discussions with Maros Sefcovic, Executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for Trade of the European Union. The Minister's visit comes at a crucial stage in the ongoing India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, as both sides intensify efforts to conclude a comprehensive, balanced, and mutually beneficial trade agreement at ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian Army has been placed on high alert as twin weather systems over the East Central Arabian Sea and the Southeast Bay of Bengal are set to intensify into Cyclone Montha within the next 48 hours, said an official on Sunday. According to the officials, the Army is coordinating closely with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), and coastal state administrations to ensure rapid response and readiness. A ...Read More >
Billionaire investor Radhakishan Damani has invested Rs 90 crore in Lenskart. This investment comes before Lenskart's upcoming Rs 2,150 crore initial public offering. The eyewear retailer plans to use the funds for expansion, technology, and marketing. Lenskart operates online and through a large retail network. It also has international presence. The IPO will see promoters and investors selling shares. Billionaire investor Radhakishan Damani, founder of Avenue Supermarts (DMart), has invested ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 26 (PTI) Eyewear retailer Lenskart Solutions is gearing up to launch its initial public offering (IPO) on October 31, aiming to raise Rs 2,150 crore through a fresh issue of shares. This marks its much-awaited entry into the public markets. The company's maiden public offering would conclude on November 4, and the bidding for anchor investors would open for a day on October 30, according to the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP). Apart from the fresh issue, there would be an offer-fo ...Read More >
New Delhi: A staff member of an MCD school was injured after being allegedly attacked with an iron rod in southeast Delhi's Aali village on Friday, police said. The victim, Raghuraj Singh, was on his way to the school around 12 noon when two men on a motorcycle stopped his car at Aali Extension, near Mathura Road. The attackers allegedly smashed the windshield, and one assaulted Singh with an iron rod in the middle of the road. He was rushed to a hospital and is now stable and undergoing treatme ...Read More >
These services are run using the Airbus A321LR aircraft. (Photo Credit: iStock) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Air India launched non-stop flights between Delhi and Manila, the first direct India-Philippines route. * Flights operate five times weekly using Airbus A321LR with Business, Premium Economy, and Economy cabins. * Philippines allows Indian tourists visa-free entry for up to 14 days, boosting travel demand. Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch ...Read More >
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast heavy rains for Chennai and 11 other districts of Tamil Nadu on Saturday, as a depression brewing over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm in the coming days. According to the RMC statement, Tiruvallur, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Kanyakumari, Theni, Dindigul, Nilgiris, and Puducherry, along with the ghat areas of Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, and Coimbatore, have been placed under a yellow al ...Read More >
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