Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, but the United States denies the claim, saying commercial shipping continues through the key waterway. While some vessels have delayed or altered their ro
After nearly a decade of delays, the National Stock Exchange is finally heading to the stock market. With an expected IPO size of around ₹30,000 crore, NSE’s listing could become one of India’s bigges
Sarvam AI has become a unicorn after raising $234 million in a Series B funding round. The round was led by HCLTech and Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from existing investors Khosla Ven
Reliance Jio Infocomm is reportedly preparing to file draft papers for a $4 billion IPO that could become one of India's biggest public offerings. The filing could come ahead of Reliance Industries Ch
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday said he looked forward to hosting PM Narendra Modi again soon, while describing India's growing economic importance
The US has proposed new tariffs on India and 53 other economies over concerns related to forced labour-linked imports. Could this impact the ongoing India-US trade talks?
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has staunchly defended New Delhi's strategic energy choices, highlighting the inherent contradictions in Western criticism over India's procurement of Russian
India’s fertility rate has fallen below the replacement level for the first time, raising questions about the country’s demographic future. Does this mean India’s population will start shrinking? In t
For the first time in at least 26 years, no Indian company is featured among the top 10 stocks in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries have slipped to the 11th and 12th p
ndia has launched E85 fuel in Delhi at ₹82.12/litre, around ₹20 cheaper than petrol. But there's a catch — most vehicles on Indian roads can't use it. What is E85, which vehicles are compatible, will
India’s currency in circulation is at a record high, but ATM operators are facing difficulty in getting enough cash to refill machines. The Department of Financial Services has asked banks to submit d
The RBI is expected to keep interest rates unchanged, but rising oil prices and inflation risks could shape its future stance.
Asserting that India's "reform express" is going at full speed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked Swedish companies to enhance their presence in manufacturing, green hydrogen mission
Kazakhstan has announced a new “Altyn Visa” or Golden Visa scheme alongside immigration reforms designed to attract global capital and skilled talent.
The Supreme Court has directed all states and union territories to strictly implement rules requiring vehicle location tracking devices (VLTDs) and panic buttons in taxis and other public service
Air India will cut more than 120 weekly international flights across around 30 routes between June and August as the ongoing conflict in West Asia continues to drive up aviation turbine fuel prices
PM Narendra Modi’s unusual appeal asking Indians to avoid buying gold for a year has sparked concern and debate. Is India facing economic stress?
How much gold can you legally keep at home in India? After PM Modi’s remarks on gold buying, questions around gold ownership rules are back in focus.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio responded to concerns over racist remarks targeting Indians in the United States, saying, “People say stupid stuff online.” Watch the full statement by Rubio.
Watch MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George's reply to Norwegian journalist, when asked “Why should we trust India?”