Foreign investors may bet big on Indian stocks after regulatory clarity emergesIndia has opened its stock markets to direct investment by foreign individuals, aiming to broaden capital sources beyond FPIs. While a long...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.29 AM IST
US-Iran deal to be signed in Switzerland on Friday: Swiss Foreign MinistryA significant deal between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war is set to be signed this Friday. The historic agreement wi...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Nepal seeks reset with China as Foreign Minister Khanal holds wide-ranging talks in BeijingNepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal had a meeting with China's Wang Yi in Beijing. They talked about how the two countries get along, im...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
RBI opens listed Indian equities for foreign investorsThe Reserve Bank of India has opened direct equity investment in listed firms to all foreign individuals, expanding beyond NRIs and OCIs. T...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Nepal's foreign minister visits China after calling on regional rival IndiaNepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal met China's top diplomat following a recent visit to India, presenting a challenge for Beijing's reg...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Muharram 2026 Date in India: When is the month of Muharram starting in Saudi Arabia and India?The Islamic New Year 1448 AH has begun in several Arab nations on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with India and South Asian countries awaiting loc...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Remittances, services surplus lift India to $4.7 billion current account surplus in AprilIndia achieved a significant current account surplus of $4.7 billion in April. This positive shift was driven by robust inward remittance f...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
India posts $4.7 bn current account surplus in April; FPI outflows hit $8.7 bnIndia achieved a current account surplus of $4.7 billion in April 2026. This positive development occurred even with a larger merchandise t...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Kuwait launches 15-year residency programme for foreign investorsKuwait has launched a new long-term residency program, offering eligible foreign investors up to 15-year permits to attract high-value inve...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Portfolio investment scheme now open to PROIsIndia has eased investment rules for foreign individuals and entities in listed stocks, allowing them to invest via the portfolio investmen...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
Hudco mulls $1 billion foreign debt under RBI forex swap facilityHudco aims to secure one billion dollars in foreign debt. This will be achieved through the Reserve Bank of India's concessional forex swap...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
Govt notifies rules to lift investments by persons resident outside IndiaIn an exciting development, India has relaxed its investment rules, making it more convenient for foreign investors to dive into its dynami...
14 Jun, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
US-based Christian missionary organisation, others booked under UAPABengaluru Police have filed an FIR against US-based NGO The Timothy Initiative (TTI) and six others after the Enforcement Directorate alleg...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
IPL: Foreign players auctioned, paid, then unavailable? BCCI has a message for teamsThe BCCI will not mediate player availability for the IPL, leaving it to franchises and players. Concerns over overseas stars pulling out d...
13 Jun, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
India likely past peak outflows, AI gap its advantage, Lighthouse Canton saysDomestic benchmarks Nifty 50 and Sensex are down about 11% and 13% so far in 2026, respectively, after fears of AI-led disruption tanked th...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Egypt’s Atlantis? Archaeologists discover 2000-year-old lost underwater city with gold, silver and a hidden templeA lost Egyptian city, Thonis-Heracleion, submerged over 2,000 years ago, is yielding spectacular treasures. Archaeologists found gold jewel...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
What to know about joint US-Nigeria operation that killed a senior militant leaderTrump wrote in a social media post that the mission in the early hours of Saturday targeted Abu Bakr al-Mainuki, who was part of the top le...
16 May, 2026, 06.40 PM IST