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FM Sitharaman discusses bilateral ties with Russian, Chinese counterparts

During a meeting with Anton Siluanov, Finance Minister of Russia, Sitharaman expressed gratitude for the support extended by President Vladimir Putin after the Pahalgam terror attack

Active negotiations under way with over a dozen countries to finalise BIT

With India approaching to become the third-largest economy, the government is taking a series of measures to further improve its investment regime that encourages investors

JNU to start second PhD admission cycle in Dec, extends hostel duration

The university, in a circular, said the process will be conducted through UGC/CSIR-JRF-NET, DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, and other such fellowships

Delhi 'Laadli Yojana' beneficiaries declined 60% in last 15 years: RTI

According to the data provided to PTI-Bhasha by the government, the number of beneficiaries of the scheme was about 125,000 in 2008-2009, which reduced to 53,000 in 2024-25

1,300 nurses appointed in Delhi govt hospitals; Ayushman vans launched

The event was attended by BJP president J P Nadda, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Health Minister Pankaj Singh, and other senior ministers

Millennials, GenZs turn monsoon into travel season with value trips

According to Cleartrip's exclusive travel trend tracker, monsoon travel bookings has surged by 46 per cent this year with Tier-I cities leading the charge

EV sales up in June, as demand for petrol, diesel cars dip: Report

Truck rentals remained firm in June 2025 on the back of increased hiring by the private sector, the findings said

SkillsCapital expands offering to include CTOs-on-demand for startups

The new offering will help startups, scale-ups, and PE/VC-backed firms worldwide address one of their most critical challenges, finding the right technology leadership with flexibility

SOTC Travel targets double-digit growth for FY26, to focus on expansion

SOTC Travel MD & CEO shared the company's vision for expansion and travel trends, including a strong rise in pilgrimage tourism with the onset of the Shravan season, particularly for the 12 Jyotirling

Xi Jinping delegates power, fuelling speculation over his political future

Xi's move sparked speculation that he may be laying the groundwork for an orderly power transition or scaling back his role in preparation for possible retirement

Reuters' X account blocked in India, govt says no legal requirement made

Government sources denied having raised any new legal demand in this matter and sought explanation from X for blocking Reuters account

Need 10% nominal GDP growth a year to achieve Viksit Bharat goal: CII chief

India's economy is expected to grow 6.4-6.7 per cent during the current financial year driven by strong domestic demand, even as geopolitical uncertainty poses downside risks, according to CII

Hindustan Copper collaborates with Chile's Codelco to ramp up production

HCL is focusing on copper exploration and production through global collaborations as it seeks to ramp up its mining capacity from 3.47 mt to 12 mt per annum by FY31

Migrant workers in UP lose wages as rains spoil brick kiln output

For thousands of migrants from Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and eastern UP in this labour-intensive trade, even a single spell of untimely rain now means more than disruption, it's an economic blow

India plans to bid for both 2029, 2031 World Athletics Championships

World Athletics, the sport's governing body, will announce the hosts of both the 2029 and 2031 editions in September 2026

Sattva Group to invest ₹800 cr in Goa property market to expand business

Sattva Group is expanding its presence in Goa property market to tap rising demand because of its improved infrastructure and better connectivity with other cities of India

Stable policy framework essential for growth, says Stellantis India CEO

Stellantis India CEO and MD Shailesh Hazela said that any investor who comes to India would like to see a little longer horizon in terms of policies

Himachal rainfall: Red alert in 3 districts, CM says 'we are ready'

Reports of damage to link roads and small bridges being washed away following a cloudburst in the Swad nallah in Shilbhadani village of the Padhar area in Mandi district have been received

Public sector banks to hire about 50,000 manpower in current financial year

Of the total fresh recruitment, about 21,000 would be officers and remaining would be staff including clerks, as per data collated from various banks

Gadkari's mega mobility plan: Electric buses, ropeways on fast track

Gadkari said the transport sector is undergoing a major transition, with initiatives like tree bank, mobile-based driving tests, and flex-fuel engines by 11 leading automakers in the pipeline