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Piyush Goyal assured industry India-US interim agreement is close: USISPF

Goyal also discussed ways to further deepen India-US trade, investment and supply-chain partnerships during the closed-door roundtable interaction on Thursday

Goa Police bust illegal call centre, 26 arrested for duping US citizens

The accused targeted Americans by posing as officials of US-based banks through internet-based calling systems, according to police

Rupee rises 5 paise to 95.53/$ on potential US-Iran ceasefire deal

Forex traders said the agreement is expected to keep trade flowing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz while both countries continue negotiations around Iran's nuclear program

India, Canada launch trade and investment forum to boost economic ties

The pact will be important for expanding market access, supporting resilient supply chains, and enabling two-way economic growth

Six labourers killed as under-construction bridge collapses in UP

According to officials, several labourers engaged in the bridge construction work were sleeping on the upper portion of a slab when it suddenly gave way

Indian-American Shrey Parikh wins Scripps National Spelling Bee competition

Judges determined that Shrey, a 14-year-old Indian-American student from California, spelled 32 words correctly during the spell-off, as against Ishaan Gupta's 25 words

Singapore's Thakral raises stake in Gurugram mixed-use healthcare project

The increased ownership gives Thakral full strategic control over the 21-acre site with development potential of more than 2.5 million sq. ft in New Gurugram

Lack of water, shelter at Delhi govt hospitals amid heatwave: Report

According to Centre for Holistic Development report, all persons surveyed during the audit reported symptoms linked to heat-related illnesses while staying outside hospitals during heatwave period

RIL to seek nod for ₹16.64 trillion transactions tied to JPL, Jio

The biggest pie of over ₹13 trillion in the overall transaction will go to Reliance Jio from Reliance Retail in lieu of telecom services sold through its retail network

LIC eyes improvement in realty returns, considers separate unit

LIC is reviewing its vast real estate portfolio to improve returns and may explore a dedicated subsidiary for more efficient asset management

India, Canada to avoid sensitive sectors in trade pact talks: Piyush Goyal

The two countries are negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The third round of negotiations is underway in Ottawa

Govt finalising new policy for coal gasification-based urea manufacturing

Coal gasification-based urea manufacturing converts raw coal and pet coke into syngas (hydrogen and carbon monoxide) via high temperature oxidation

RBI must let rupee depreciate, avoid rate hikes to tame inflation: Subbarao

In comments that come days ahead of the second meeting of the rate setting panel for FY27, Subbarao said the monetary policy should be used as a "last resort" to defend the exchange rate

GMR Airports Q4 FY26 result: Net profit at ₹400, revenue rises 36%

In the fourth quarter of 2025-26 financial year, total income climbed to ₹4,042.90 crore from ₹2,976.76 crore in the same period a year ago, according to a regulatory filing

PC Jeweller Q4 results: Profit rises 61% to ₹153 crore on higher income

Total income grew to ₹946.26 crore during January-March FY26 from ₹700.10 crore a year ago, according to a regulatory filing on Wednesday.

Vitamin B12, folate deficiency linked to fatigue and low motivation: Study

The study, published in the journal Nutrients, focused on nutritional status and water-soluble vitamin deficiencies found in unbalanced diets

Air India extends Israel flights suspension till July end amid Iran war

In the wake of the West Asia conflict, which started in late February, airlines have been facing multiple headwinds, including costlier fuel and airspace curbs

V-Green, ChargeZone partner to build EV charging infra for VinFast India

As part of the next phase of expansion, nearly 100 additional co-branded charging stations are planned for deployment over the next six months

Central Bank of India well-positioned to cross ₹5,000 cr profit in FY27: MD

In the March quarter of FY26, the state-owned bank took a one-time hit of ₹632 crore due to the recognition of deferred tax assets at a rate of 25 per cent, as against 35 per cent

Govt fully prepared for El Nino impact on kharif crops: Shivraj Singh

El Nino, characterised by unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, is typically associated with drier and hotter conditions in India