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Mutual Fund industry largely under-penetrated in India, says Deepak Parekh

Despite high growth, India's MF AUM-to-gross domestic product ratio is a low 16 per cent, against the global average of 74 per cent, he said

UltraTech Cement paying for Russian coal in Chinese yuan: Report

UltraTech importing from Russian producer SUEK, valued at 172.7 mn yuan; SUEK's Dubai unit facilitated trade from Russia's Vanino port; traders say other companies set to pay in yuan for Russian coal

Rohit out of 5th Test after testing Covid positive again, Bumrah to lead

Bumrah will be the 36th cricketer to lead India in longest-format since the country first played in 1932. The Gujarat pacer, who has 123 wickets in 29 Tests, has grown into world's best fast bowlers.

US state guvs and LGs vouch for strong ties with India; pitches for FDI

A bipartisan group of American state governors and top officials have vouched for strong bilateral ties with India and pitched for investment from the Indian corporate sector

G7 commits to boost India's clean energy transition in collaboration

They have committed to achieving a fully or predominantly decarbonised electricity sector by 2035, recognising that emissions from coal power generation is the single biggest cause of global warming

G7 discussions with China, India on Russian oil price cap positive: Report

Group of Seven democracies have had positive and productive discussions with China and India about a plan to cap the price of Russian oil, a source familiar with the G7 discussions said

UK High Court hears Nirav Modi's plea against extradition to India

The 51-year-old diamond merchant had lodged an appeal last year against his extradition order on mental health grounds.

Govt considers allowing some exports of raw sugar piled up at ports: Report

Additional shipments from India, the world's biggest exporter of sugar after Brazil, could weigh on raw sugar futures, which are trading near their lowest in four months.

Carlyle to acquire minority stake in Gujarat tile firm Varmora Granito

Indian company says it will use partnership for investments in brand building and, expanding distribution

G7 nations, India and 4 other countries pledge to protect free speech

Leaders of the powerful G7 grouping and its five partner countries, including India, have said that they are committed to open public debate and the free flow of information online and offline

Will continue to do what is best in interest of own energy security: India

PM Modi underlined at the G7 summit that energy security has become a very challenging issue in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and India would do what it thinks is best

India-Cuba review bilateral relations at Second Round of FOC in Havana

The second round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held in Havana between India and Cuba on June 27 reviewed the entire gamut of their bilateral relations.The Indian side was led by Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East) while the Cuban side was led by Anayansi Rodriguez Camejo, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs."During the FOC, both sides comprehensively reviewed the entire gamut of their bilateral relations, including development partnership projects, trade and economic relations, and cooperation in areas such as renewable energy, health including traditional medicine and yoga, biotechnology, agriculture, sports, health, science & technology and ICT," said the Ministry of External Affairs in a tweet, adding that the two sides also exchanged views on regional and international issues of common interest including cooperation in the United Nations.Adding further, Secretary (East) called on Deputy Prime Minister Ricardo Cabrisas and acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Gerardo Penalver .

PM Modi understands potential of India-US relationship: Ambassador Sandhu

PM Modi understands the potential of the India-US relationship and has played a key role in building trust between the two countries, India's envoy to Washington, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, has said

India expresses concern over developments in West Bank, Jerusalem & Gaza

India has expressed deep concern over developments in the West Bank, Jerusalem and Gaza, underscoring the importance of the international community and the UNSC sending a "strong signal"

India continues to grapple with power crisis after coal price surge: Report

India is continuing to grapple with a "severe and protracted" power crisis after a sustained surge in global coal prices in late-2021 was further aggravated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, S&P Global Commodity Insights said.

7 out of 9 neighbouring nations charge less for petrol than India

Among the neighbouring countries, China (Rs 116 per litre) and Nepal (Rs 124 per litre) had a higher price.

India logs 17,073 Covid-19 infections, registers over 45% rise in new cases

India has reported over 45 per cent single-day rise in new Covid cases after 17,073 infections were reported in a span of 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Affairs said on Monday

PM Modi to address country in 90th edition of Mann Ki Baat today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 90th episode of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, at 11 am today

Jaishankar meets his Tanzania, Solomon counterparts; discuss bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has met his counterparts from Tanzania and the Solomon Islands here and discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in various sectors. Jaishankar arrived here on Wednesday on a four-day visit to attend the 26th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). He will be representing Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the summit. "Met FM Jeremiah Manele of the Solomon Islands at @CHOGM2022. Discussed cooperation in energy, IT, and agriculture," Jaishankar tweeted after the meeting on Friday. He also had a "warm meeting" with Tanzanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Liberata Mulamula. "Discussed our development partnership that has transformed so many lives. Its results in water, agriculture & education are so visible. Also noted our growing defence & security relationship," he tweeted. Jaishankar also met Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth on the sidelines of the summit. "Always good to meet PM Pravind Jugnauth of Mauritius. ...

Dubai's Emaar says aware of report claiming CEO detained in India

Dubai's Emaar Properties is aware of a media report that its Group Chief Executive Amit Jain has been detained in India, a spokesperson for the company said on Saturday