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A fresh low-pressure area has formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal. This system is expected to bring light to moderate rainfall to Odisha. The showers are predicted to continue for the next four days, until October 27. The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings for several districts. The low-pressure area is likely to intensify in the coming hours. A fresh low-pressure area has formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal and is likely to trigger light to moderate rainfall in parts o ...Read More >
Industrial and warehousing space leasing in India surged 28% to 37 million sq ft by September, driven by strong demand in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. This growth reflects companies optimizing supply chains and embracing quick commerce, according to CBRE. Leasing of industrial and warehousing spaces across eight major cities rose 28 per cent to a record 37 million sq ft during the January-September period of this year, driven by high demand in Delhi-NCR, according to CBRE. The total le ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi may be a no-show at the Oct 26-28 Asean summit, but progress in the review of the Asean-India Trade in Goods Agreement could lead to a much-needed boost in trade after negotiations hit a rough patch earlier in 2025. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India at the East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, while Modi is on the campaign trail in Bihar state ahead of elections. But the Prime Minister, underlining the importance attached to ...Read More >
New Delhi (ABC Live): In 2025, Southeast Asia sits at the crossroads of global commerce and great-power competition. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) -- ten member states plus Timor-Leste awaiting full admission -- anchors a market of ≈ 680 million people and a US$3.7 trillion GDP. For over a decade, ASEAN's success has depended on balancing its two dominant partners: Yet the bloc's 2025 chair, Malaysia, has deliberately adopted the theme "Inclusivity and Sustainability", si ...Read More >
Singapore Police Force is expected to provide crucial evidence, including CCTV footage and witness statements, within 10 days regarding Zubeen Garg's death. Assam Police are actively investigating the case, seeking cooperation through legal channels to expedite the probe and file a chargesheet within three months. Singapore Police Force (SPF) is likely to provide crucial evidence, including CCTV footage and statements of eye witnesses, related to the death of Zubeen Garg within the next 10 days ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 24 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday alleged that the opposition is using the issue demanding justice to Zubeen Garg to "weaken the Hindu society". He also criticised eminent author and Sahitya Akademi awardee Rita Chowdhury, wife of state Parliamentary Affairs minister Chandra Mohan Patowary, for condemning a government SOP restricting the visiting hours at the cremation site of Zubeen Garg. "The opposition is keeping this issue (demanding justice for Zube ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 23: The Congress party has alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision not to travel to Malaysia for the upcoming ASEAN summit is driven by a desire to avoid being cornered by US President Donald Trump, who is also expected to attend the summit. Instead, PM Modi will participate virtually from India, citing scheduling issues, according to sources familiar with the matter. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh, who oversees communications for the party, criticized Modi ...Read More >
India's processed potato exports are experiencing a significant surge in Southeast Asian markets. This growth is fueled by increasing demand for snacks and convenience foods in countries like Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia. States such as Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh are key drivers, with enhanced infrastructure and contract farming boosting production. India's processed potato products are making greater inroads into Southeast Asian markets, driven by rising demand for snacks in those c ...Read More >
Chennai: India's exports of processed potato products have surged multi-fold in the past three years with the rising demand from other Asian markets. Dehydrated potato granules and pellets, potato flour, starch, chips, and ready-to-eat potatoes have witnessed strong growth, finds GTRI. India's exports of dehydrated potato granules and pellets have jumped from $11.4 million in FY2022 to $63.3 million in FY2025 -- a surge of more than 450 per cent. Exports of other value-added potato items have ...Read More >
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 20th East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 27, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday. Prime Minister Modi will virtually attend the 22nd Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)- India Summit October 26 at the invitation of Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ASEAN leaders will jointly review the progress in ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): India's exports of processed potato products are rising sharply, signalling the country's growing foothold in Asia's fast-expanding snack and convenience food supply chain, according to Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) in its latest note. The note added that most of the export turnover comes from dehydrated potato granules and pellets, with additional growth coming from products such as potato flour, starch, chips, and ready-to-eat potatoes Also Read ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed he held a conversation with Donald Trump on Wednesday. The US president stated they discussed trade as both countries negotiate a potential deal to mend strained relations. Bilateral ties deteriorated in August when Trump increased tariffs on Indian exports to the United States to 50%. US officials had accused India of financing Russia's war in Ukraine through purchases of discounted Moscow oil. Trump mentioned the phone call with Modi ...Read More >
Syndrela Das and Divyanshi Bhowmick have achieved a historic milestone by climbing to the No. 1 spot in the latest ITTF Under-19 Girls' Doubles World Rankings, released on Tuesday. The Indian duo topped the global standings with 3910 points, ahead of Chinese Taipei's Wu Jia-En and Wu Ying-Syuan (3195) and France's Leana Hochart and Nina Guo Zheng (3170). In another first for the Indian table tennis, six Indian girls have broken into the top 100 of the world doubles rankings, underlining the co ...Read More >
"BSNL and @DoT_India are working closely with the private operator to ensure that services are restored for the remaining fishermen as per their requirements," Sitharaman said. New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that the Inmarsat satellite phone services has been restored for over 30 fishermen from Tamil Nadu who were stranded at sea. The British satellite telecommunications company restored satellite phone services after interventions from the Department of Te ...Read More >
Two senior Assam Police officials have arrived in Singapore. They are investigating the death of singer Zubeen Garg. Garg died last month under mysterious circumstances. He was swimming in the sea. The officials will visit the location where Garg passed away. They will also meet with Singaporean counterparts to discuss the case. Two senior officials of the Assam Police reached Singapore on Monday to investigate the death of singer Zubeen Garg in the island country last month, an official said. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the armed forces personnel during Diwali celebration on board the INS Vikrant on Monday. Mentioning that today is a remarkable day, a remarkable moment, and a remarkable sight, PM The Modi highlighted that on one side lies the vast ocean, and on the other, the immense strength of Mother India's brave soldiers. He noted that while one side presents the infinite horizon and boundless sky, the other side showcases the colo ...Read More >
Thailand is set to launch direct charter flights to Meghalaya by December 2025, marking a major milestone in strengthening tourism and cultural ties between the two regions. The initiative is expected to significantly boost travel between Thailand and India's Northeast, enabling Thai tourists to experience Meghalaya's breathtaking landscapes and vibrant traditions with ease. The announcement followed a Tourism Promotion event held on October 14, 2025, in Shillong, jointly organised by the Emerg ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, Oct. 20: A two-member delegation of the special investigation team (SIT) of Assam crime investigation department (CID), probing legendary singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg's untimely demise, reached Singapore on Monday. The high-level delegation, led by SIT head, Munna Prasad Gupta, is expected to meet Singapore Police authorities on October 21. The probe team's visit, which marks a key phase of the ongoing probe in terms of exchange of crucial evidence and case details between th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that the Inmarsat satellite phone services has been restored for over 30 fishermen from Tamil Nadu who were stranded at sea. The British satellite telecommunications company restored satellite phone services after interventions from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Sitharaman informed in a post on social media platform X. The fishermen belonging to Tami ...Read More >
The temperature in Kolkata is expected to stay around 33°C and 26°C. From Monday, weather conditions across the state are expected to turn dry again. After days of dry and clear skies, light rain and thundershowers are expected in parts of South and North Bengal on Saturday and Sunday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The rain is likely to bring temporary relief from the warm weather in some districts, but will not affect the overall Kali Puja festive mood across the sta ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 20: Two senior officials of the Assam Police reached Singapore on Monday to investigate the death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg in the island nation last month. According to a senior official, CID Special DGP Munna Prasad Gupta and Titabor Co-District SP Tarun Goel have already reached Singapore on a direct flight from Guwahati. Gupta is leading the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted under the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), while Goel is one of the nine members ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 20 (PTI) India had a largely inconsistent growth in clinical research related to cancer since 2001, despite a strong economic growth, suggesting that development could be a contributing factor towards disparities among the low and middle-income countries in cancer research, according to a new study. Cancer cases and deaths are projected to surge in the coming decades with low and middle-income countries expected to bear a disproportionate burden. However, researchers, including ...Read More >
HDFC Bank sees artificial intelligence as an opportunity, not a threat to jobs. The bank's chief executive Sashidhar Jagdishan believes AI will help redeploy staff from backend operations to customer-facing roles. This strategic shift aims to enhance customer engagement and innovation. HDFC Bank is conducting experiments with generative AI, expecting benefits in the next 18 to 24 months. The country's largest private sector lender HDFC Bank does not see its use of artificial intelligence leadin ...Read More >
The airline also announced new and additional services to Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Air India has announced the addition of 174 weekly flights on major domestic and short-haul international routes, beginning October 26, 2025, as part of its "Northern Winter Schedule." According to an Air India press release, this expansion aims to strengthen connectivity between key Indian cities and popular destinations in Southeast Asia. The new schedule boosts routes that have seen high passenger demand ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: China Eastern Airlines will be the first Chinese carrier to resume direct India flights after an over five-year lull with a thrice-weekly service between Shanghai and Delhi from November 9. IndiGo is the first Indian carrier that will resume China service with a daily between Kolkata & Guangzhou from October 26 and then Delhi & Guangzhou from November 10. Air India will fly to the country before the end of the year and other Chinese carriers will have India flights too.In 2019, India ...Read More >
Global capability centres (GCCs) are set to lease 50-55 million sq ft of Grade A office space across India's top six cities by FY27, contributing nearly 40% to overall demand, as global firms expand R&D and innovation hubs. Global capability centres (GCCs) are projected to incrementally lease 50-55 million square feet (msf) of Grade A office space during FY2026-FY2027, potentially contributing 38-40% to the top six markets' overall office demand, according to a statement by ICRA. These six mar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leasing by the industrial and logistics (I&L) real estate sector grew by 28 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in the first nine months of 2025, a report said on Friday. The total leasing during the period, across the top eight Indian cities -- Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad -- stood at 37 million square feet (mn. sq. ft.), as compared to 28.8 mn. sq. ft. during the first 9 months in 2024. "During the period this year, ...Read More >
Mumbai: Eyewear retailer Lenskart is looking to launch its ₹8,000-crore initial public offering (IPO) in early November, according to bankers. This will be the fourth-largest issue in 2025 so far after Tata Capital, HDB Financial Services and LG Electronics. Bankers said the company is looking to capitalise on the continued investor appetite for large public issues. "Lenskart may announce the price band by the end of October and launch the IPO in the first week of November," said a banker. Br ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Air India has announced a terminal shift for several of its domestic operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), effective from October 26. The move comes in view of expansion activities at Terminal 3 (T3) and is aimed at streamlining passenger movement during the busy winter season. According to an official release, starting October 26, all domestic flights of Air India with flight numbers beginning with the 1XXX series will operate fr ...Read More >
SINGAPORE, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has expanded its loyalty program with a new Diamond tier, rewarding Agoda's most loyal customers with even more discounts and added travel benefits. Agoda VIP Diamond Membership Tier The Diamond tier is the latest addition to AgodaVIP, Agoda's loyalty program, offering premium benefits designed to enhance the travel experience for users who frequently book their travel through Agoda. Diamond users will gain access to Agoda ...Read More >
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