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India-New Zealand trade pact to come into force on Oct 20: Piyush Goyal

The two countries had on April 27 signed the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to boost two-way commerce in goods and services and promote investments

$127 bn foreign currency deposit mobilisation boost to Indian banks: S&P

Indian banks raised a record $127 billion in deposits through foreign currency non-resident bank (FCNRB) accounts between June 8 and August 31, 2026

Karan Yadav named ISL CEO as league moves towards club-based model

As CEO, Yadav will lead the League Office and the strategic, commercial and organisational direction of the ISL, working closely with the League's clubs and the All India Football Federation (AIFF)

Govt taking steps to build harmonised data infrastructure: MoSPI secretary

He said the central as well as state governments are involved in a five-step process to build such infrastructure, especially given the fact that data is the raw material for AI

Delhi HC refuses plea for FIR, probe against ex-judge Yashwant Varma

Delhi High Court refused to entertain a plea seeking an FIR and SIT or CBI probe into the purported discovery of cash after a fire at former judge Yashwant Varma's residence

Employer outreach lagging behind female demand for frontline jobs: Report

Women's share of frontline job applicants rose to 43.5% from 40.4% a year earlier, but only 13% of job postings explicitly target women

Microsoft launches 4th India cloud region in Hyderabad to boost AI capacity

The Hyderabad facility uses effectively zero water for cooling, relying on air-cooled chillers instead of traditional water-based systems

Balmer Lawrie to expand domestic rail, third-party logistics operations

The company is expanding its supply chain touchpoints with greater emphasis on domestic logistics operations, including its new rail logistics and third-party logistics businesses

Chinese President Xi to visit US on Sep 23-25 for summit talks with Trump

The two leaders last met in Beijing in May during Trump's visit, when they held talks aimed at improving ties between the world's two largest economies

Three Delhi schools receive bomb threats, search operations underway

Mother International School in Hauz Khas, Navy Children's School and Bal Bharti School in Chanakyapuri received bomb threats

Asiad 2026: India's women's hockey team storm past Indonesia by 17-1

The 22-year-old Deepika (8th, 28th, 40th minutes), who scored eight goals in India's 19-0 drubbing of Uzbekistan in the lung-opener, converted three penalty corners

Asiad 2026: India kick off men's kabaddi gold defence with 49-24 win vs JPN

The Indian men's kabaddi team began its title defence at the Asian Games with a resounding 49-24 win over hosts Japan in their opening Group fixture here on Monday.

SC to set up special bench to hear NHAI plea over stray cattle shelters

The development came during the hearing of matters concerning stray dogs and cattle, including measures for their management and the responsibilities of various government authorities

Asiad 2026: Sumit Kundu moves into pre-quarters with 5-0 win vs Sinsiri

India's boxing campaign at the Asian Games got off to a fine start with Kundu, Sumit Kundu clinching a unanimous decision win over Thailand's Bunjong Sinsiri in the 70kg opening round here on Monday.

Asian Games 2026: Suchika Tariyal clinches maiden MMA bronze for India

The 36-year-old had represented India in judo at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and in kurash at the 2023 Asian Games

China, US hold in-depth talks on tariffs, AI issues ahead of Xi-Trump meet

The talks were held between Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and American Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in New York

Escorts Kubota appoints Manish Sharma to lead its Agri Business operations

Sharma, a veteran consumer durables and manufacturing executive, has joined as President of Escorts Kubota's Agri Business, the company's largest business segment

Delhi High Court gets seven new judges, total strength rises to 50

The swearing-in ceremony was held in the high court premises and after administering the oath, the chief justice congratulated the new judges

Asiad 2026: Srihari Nataraj qualifies for men's 50m backstroke final

The two-time Olympian clocked 25.37 to finish third in his heat and joint ninth overall to book his place in the final

Asiad 2026: India bag silver in 10m air rifle team event; 3rd medal overall

India clinched a silver medal in the men's 10m air rifle team event at the Asian Games here on Monday, with shooters Rudrankksh Patil and Himanshu Dhillon also qualifying for the individual final.