July 1 (Reuters) – Microsoft is planning to cut under 2.5% of its workforce in the latest round of layoffs that could be announced as early
July 1 (Reuters) – Indian shares opened marginally higher on Wednesday, helped by gains in auto stocks as June sales data trickled in, while lingering
Chief Minister of Rajasthan Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma to Inaugurate the Two-Day National Conference on the Theme “Viksit Bharat 2047: Ai-Enabled, Data-Driven And Secure Digital
General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, took over as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) from General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, who superannuated after
Bridging a critical technology gap in India’s industrial automation ecosystem, the Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of
BENGALURU, June 30 (Reuters) – Indian fintech firm Cashfree Payments plans to deepen its cross-border business with offerings such as overseas investment and travel payments
MUMBAI, June 30 (Reuters) – The Indian rupee is likely to open weaker on Tuesday, tracking losses in Asian peers, with traders noting that underlying
QUICK ESTIMATES OF ALL INDIA INDEX OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION (IIP) BASE YEAR 2022-23 FOR MAY 2026 MoSPI has decided to adopt Output PPI as Deflator
A newly developed electrolyte additive can contribute to the development of safer, longer-lasting, and more affordable rechargeable zinc batteries. Aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) are
Telangana is advancing urban sanitation under SBM-U 2.0 by turning citizen engagement into everyday action. Through a focused 100-Day IEC campaign, communities and ULBs came
Discusses with Minister the ways to strengthen industry-led global engagement and collaboration across the BRICS and BRICS Plus ecosystem India’s Space and Biotechnology Sectors Present
NEW DELHI, June 29 (Reuters) – Apple has accused Indian antitrust investigators of “copy-pasting” its rivals’ claims and failing to properly conduct its own investigation
Flags of India and European Union at European Council President Antonio Costa’s office in Brussels, Belgium. Workers flatten metal scrap on a supply truck
June 29 (Reuters) – Indian shares were steady on Monday after posting their longest weekly winning streak of 2026 in the last session, as the
John Robinson, Group Editor Delhi/Mumbai , June 27, 2026 In the bustling corridors of Mumbai’s legal institutions and the quiet prayer halls of Methodist churches
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has facilitated the first commercial
At the invitation of my friend, H.E. Dr. Patrick Herminie, President of the Republic of Seychelles, I will undertake a State Visit to Seychelles from
Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the Port of Baltimore, Maryland, USA, on 26 Jun 2026, as part of the landmark transoceanic expedition,
UPSC invites applications from eligible candidates for direct recruitment to various posts in Government of India. 2. The detailed Advertisement No. 07/2026, along-with instructions to the
June 27 (Reuters) – India’s fourth largest private lender Kotak Mahindra Bank said on Saturday its CEO and managing director, Ashok Vaswani, will not seek reappointment
June 27 (Reuters) – Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. is seeking to arrange a visit to India by President Donald Trump early next year
Engines of Growth in a Changing Economy From artisans and rural enterprises to innovative manufacturers, MSMEs are powering India’s growth story. Through sustained reforms, digitalisation
Vice-President to Attend 517th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Nadaprabhu Sri Kempegowda in Bengaluru The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, will be on a
ASPIRE: Turning Rural Ambition into an Enterprise On a rain-soaked morning in Mawsynram, Meghalaya, Mr. Banshailang Marbaniang stood watching dark clouds roll across the
June 26 (Reuters) – Gold was set on Friday for a fourth straight weekly fall, as a resilient dollar and expectations of faster U.S. rate
Developed in Collaboration with DGHS, AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 Enables Real-Time Coordination Among Health, Immigration and Surveillance Agencies for Early Detection of At-Risk Travellers Upgraded AIR
The Department of School Education & Literacy, Union Ministry of Education, has invited online applications and nominations for the National Teachers Awards 2026. The Awards seek
Ashwini Vaishnaw Directs Issuance of New Wagon Design Policy Within 15 Days Union Railway Minister Reviews Reformative Policy Ahead of Wagon Design Policy Launch New
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is preparing to launch Index of Services Production (ISP) in July, 2026, which shall be a new
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released findings of Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted Manoharpur to Dausa National Highway (NH-148) in Rajasthan LSA, during
United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer visited New Delhi from 22–24 June 2026, leading an official U.S. delegation. The visit marked a key step
In a major initiative aimed at strengthening road safety and ensuring obstruction-free movement on National Highways, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has intensified efforts
MUMBAI, June 24 (Reuters) – India and the United States have made substantial progress in trade talks in the recent months, the Indian government said
NEW DELHI, June 24 (Reuters) – An Indian government panel has proposed a new pilot licence option that would shift more training into simulators and
June 24 (Reuters) – Indian conglomerate Adani Group aims to expand its nuclear power capacity to 10 gigawatts by 2035, its chairman, Gautam Adani, said
Initiative to Strengthen Evidence-Based Policymaking and Advance Research in Transportation, Mobility and Logistics In a significant step towards strengthening evidence-based policymaking and fostering high-quality
Honouring India’s Exceptional Children Key Takeaways The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is India’s premier national honour dedicated to celebrating the exceptional resilience, courage, creativity,
India is not only a fast-growing economy, but also a credible one: PM Along with being a rising power, India is also a reliable power:
NEW DELHI, June 23 (Reuters) – An Indian investigation found that Telegram is being used extensively to share child sexual abuse material and perpetrate financial
June 23 (Reuters) – India’s Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles said on Tuesday that it expects to nearly double revenue and sales volumes by fiscal 2031.
NEW DELHI, June 23 (Reuters) – The United States is focused on securing a fair, reciprocal trade deal with India that opens markets for American
MUMBAI, June 23 (Reuters) – Kotak Mahindra Bank is looking for acquisitions, including loan portfolios, while further expanding into alternative assets and other non-banking businesses, its
NEW DELHI, June 23 (Reuters) – India’s imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the U.S. are set to top 1 million metric tons in
Human skeletal remains excavated from the archaeological site of Rakhigarhi in Haryana recently have been formally handed over by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
Nearly 40 lakh people update mobile number using the new Aadhaar App Almost 8.5 lakh people have updated address using the Aadhaar App The Aadhaar
Dedicated Hearing of 178 DMRC Claim Cases by Regional Labour Commissioner (Central), New Delhi As part of the Special Drive launched by the Office of
Technologies that will shape India’s future India has transformed from a large digital market into an emerging global technology power over the last decade. Earlier,
NEW DELHI, June 22 (Reuters) – The top U.S. trade diplomat will visit India on Tuesday for two-day talks, with New Delhi pushing for a
NEW DELHI, June 22 (Reuters) – The Indian government is in talks with the UAE to sell some of its flagship defence systems, including the
NEW DELHI, June 22 (Reuters) – India’s trade minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday that the trade deal with the United States is taking a
June 22 (Reuters) – Indian shares advanced on Monday, tracking gains in Asian peers after progress in U.S.-Iran peace talks reduced fears of a collapse
MUMBAI, June 22 (Reuters) – India, once the world’s second-largest sugar exporter, is expected to have little surplus for export for at least three more
MUMBAI, June 22 (Reuters) – The Indian rupee may inch up on Monday, with oil prices softening after Iran highlighted progress in peace negotiations with
New Delhi, June 18, 2026: Reinforcing the growing national focus on mental health and emotional well-being, Zenré, a holistic mental wellness centre founded by renowned
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended warm birthday greetings to the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu. The Prime Minister said that her
12 Years of India’s Zero Tolerance Against Terror India’s comprehensive counter-terrorism transformation over the last 12 years reflects a firm zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism. Strengthened
Integrated Strategies Defeated Left-Wing Extremism On 31 March 2026, India achieved a historic milestone. After nearly six decades of violence, the country became effectively free
Zero Domicile Certificate Requirement to Slash Compliance Burden for 1.2 Crore Students SETU Portal Launched on UMANG Platform to Revolutionize Digital Scholarship Governance The Department
Officers to assist States and UTs, build capacity, facilitate smooth operationalisation Preparations for VB–G RAM G rollout gather pace; 27 States/UTs make budgetary provisions, ₹95,692
MUMBAI, June 19 (Reuters) – Amazon said on Friday its Indian operations had reached a major milestone in water conservation, at a time when global tech
June 19 (Reuters) – Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani said on Friday that Reliance Industries had approved the draft papers for the initial public offering of Jio
June 19 (Reuters) – Gold demand was modest in India this week as prices fell to their lowest level in two-and-a-half months and remained volatile,
Vice-President to Participate in International Day of Yoga Celebrations at Leh The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, will undertake his first official visit
Shri Naresh Pal Gangwar, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Government of India, visited Uttar Pradesh Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Pashu Chikitsa Vigyan
The Government of India has earmarked ₹18,907 crore during FY 2026-27 for the construction of 26,474 kilometres of rural roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and related rural
MUMBAI, June 18 (Reuters) – KKR is in advanced talks to buy a majority stake in the Indian business of Sweden’s Medicover for at least $1
June 18 (Reuters) – India’s Tata Motors said on Thursday it would increase prices across its commercial vehicle range by up to 2.5%, effective July 1.
Specialists cast ingots of 99.99 percent pure gold in a workroom at Krastsvetmet precious metals plant in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, Russia. June 18
SHe-Box 2.0 Strengthens Implementation of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 A Robust Technology Technology-Enabled Platform that Provides Single-Window
It highlights a strong emphasis on infrastructure development, advanced weapon systems, and technological modernisation. Policy reforms under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, greater private sector participation,
Ingots of 99.99 percent pure gold in a workroom during production at Krastsvetmet precious metals plant in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, Russia, June 17,
MUMBAI, June 17 (Reuters) – The Indian rupee is likely to open marginally higher on Wednesday, aided by a further drop in oil prices, though
June 17 (Reuters) – Indian shares opened higher on Wednesday, building on a three-day rally fuelled by declining crude oil prices following a U.S.-Iran peace
June 16 (Reuters) – India’s Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles said on Tuesday it is targeting a market share of 18–20% and a double-digit EBITDA margin, as
Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal speaks during an interview with Reuters at the Embassy of Nepal in Beijing, China, June 16, 2026. Nepal’s Foreign Minister
June 16 (Reuters) – India has restricted cough syrup sales to licensed pharmacies especially in villages, preventing over-the-counter sales from retail outlets, as regulators step
NEW DELHI, June 16 (Reuters) – India has blocked the Telegram messaging app until June 22, saying the platform has been used to “defraud candidates”
Tarique Rahman signs in as the new Prime Minister during an oath taking ceremony at the South Plaza of the parliament building, following BNP’s landslide
June 16 (Reuters) – India’ stock benchmarks opened higher on Tuesday after rising about 3% in the previous two sessions, boosted by a preliminary peace
BENGALURU, June 15 (Reuters) – An Indian pollution regulator has alleged wastewater discharged from a Tata components factory for Apple’s iPhone has contaminated the groundwater for
A general view of the skyline in Mumbai, India, May 5, 2025. NEW DELHI, June 15 (Reuters) – India is facing uncertainty over foreign exchange
Gold bars of various values are stored in a safe deposit room in Munich, Germany, January 28, 2026. June 15 (Reuters) – Gold rose more
June 15 (Reuters) – Indian shares climbed higher on Monday, tracking a global rally, as oil prices tumbled after the U.S. and Iran said an initial
June 15 (Reuters) – Hyderabad-based Electronics Mart India is looking to diversify away from the technology hub as concerns grow that potential AI-triggered job losses
Gold bangles are displayed inside a jewellery store in the old quarters of Delhi, India, May 11, 2026. REUTERS MUMBAI, June 10 (Reuters) – Indian
Expanding the Scope of Farmer Empowerment Over the past 12 years, India’s agricultural sector has witnessed a comprehensive expansion in farmers’ empowerment. The focus has
From legal frameworks to local action India’s biodiversity governance is organised through a three‑tier structure that links national policy with state action and local implementation.
Chairperson, Justice V. Ramasubramanian emphasised the need for stronger protection of existing natural ecosystems, stricter regulation of construction around water bodies and actionable recommendations focused
A tragic building collapse in Delhi’s Saket area has left the city shocked and several families grieving. What started as a normal evening quickly turned
The Israeli and Iranian flags are displayed on a screen at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in Mumbai, India, March 2, 2026. REUTERS May 27
New Labour Codes in Action: Free Health Check-Up Drive for Workers Begins under ESIC The Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs &
Delivery Authentication Code based deliveries increased to about 95% to prevent diversion PSU OMCs organised more than 10,400 awareness camps for 5 Kg FTL Cylinders
India’s steel sector sustained its growth trajectory in April 2026, recording year-on-year gains across key production and consumption parameters. The month continued to reflect healthy
A worker assembles a BMW engine in the BMW engine factory in Steyr, Austria April 18, 2023. REUTERS BERLIN, May 6 (Reuters) – German premium
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to Giani Zail Singh, former President of India on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan today
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has strongly condemned the attacks on the UAE that led to injuries to three Indian nationals. He said that
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, said that success achieved through tireless effort and by following the path of truth is lasting. He noted that
“Start-ups & MSMEs are driving force to realise Viksit Bharat goal” “India’s military might is forged in the factories of our defence industries,” said Raksha
Union Health Secretary Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava Highlights Need for Innovation, Early Diagnosis, and Stronger Collaboration in Rare Disease Management Secretary, DHR & DG ICMR
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today extended warm birthday greetings to Vice President Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji. The Prime Minister noted that the Vice President
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