National Space Day 2026: From bicycles to global space leadership, ISRO chief recalls India's journeyIndia observed its third National Space Day, commemorating the Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing. ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan recalled the age...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
From Thumba to tomorrow: Indian space programme is preparing for its biggest leap yetIndia's space program began with a small rocket range in 1962. It progressed to launching its first satellite and developing indigenous lau...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
National Space Day: From Chandrayaan-3 to Aditya-L1, how Indian chips are powering its space missionsMade-in-India semiconductor chips are now powering key Indian space missions. These domestically manufactured components support lunar and ...
23 Aug, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
BRICS sports ministers adopt joint declaration in Visakhapatnam meetingBRICS Sports Ministers adopted a Joint Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to sports cooperation. India's Union Minister called for a...
23 Aug, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Space, AI and other tech integration to shape a nation's geopolitical future: Minister ShekhawatPrivatisation of space is the "democratisation of space opportunities," Shekhawat asserted at the event, organised by the Space Application...
23 Aug, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Steel, bitumen, geopolitics could slow India’s construction boom: ICEMA Vice PresidentIndia's construction equipment industry anticipates single-digit growth this financial year. Rising steel and bitumen prices are significan...
23 Aug, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
India eyes critical minerals, bigger markets in South America trade pushIndia is strengthening trade ties with South American nations like Chile, Argentina, and Brazil. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will cha...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
India's goods trade deficit hits 6-month high as imports rise amid Middle East conflictIn July, India's merchandise trade deficit climbed to $31.98 billion, the highest in six months, largely attributed to increasing oil and e...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
DGFT relaxes One Star Export House norms, exporters can qualify on performance in any two of three preceding yearsThe government has relaxed export house status eligibility criteria for exporters. Exporters now qualify with performance in any two of thr...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Foreign trade policy changes to boost rupee internationalisation, add flexibility for exporters: CII's Sanjay BudhiaNew foreign trade policy amendments will ease exporter invoicing and payments in Indian rupees. This move promotes rupee internationalizati...
21 Aug, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Piyush Goyal pitches Singapore as springboard for India’s agri-food exportsIndian ministers promoted agricultural exports in Singapore through a special roadshow event. This initiative aims to expand Indian farmers...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
Rules eased to help exporters receive payments in rupeesIndia has eased rules for rupee-based export payments, allowing exporters to invoice and receive payments in Indian currency or foreign cur...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
India eases rules for rupee export payments, seeks to widen trade settlementIndia has eased export payment rules, allowing rupee settlements with non-Asian Clearing Union countries. This move aims to promote wider u...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
India aiming for $100 billion gems and jewellery exports by 2040: Commerce SecretaryIndia has set an ambitious target of reaching USD 100 billion in gems and jewellery exports by 2040. Achieving this goal hinges on innovati...
19 Aug, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
Kerala: Vizhinjam International seaport to begin full-scale export-import operations from August 18Vizhinjam International Seaport will begin full export-import operations on August 18. This marks a significant step for Kerala's maritime ...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
India celebrates 80th Independence Day: PM Modi lists 'Saptadhara' plan for Viksit BharatPrime Minister Modi unveiled a seven-pronged framework for India's developed nation status. This Saptadhara plan focuses on manufacturing, ...
15 Aug, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
EXIM Bank to be implementing agency for interest subvention support for exporters: DGFTThe commerce ministry announced EXIM Bank will implement export credit interest subvention. This transition from the Reserve Bank of India ...
07 Aug, 2026, 03.37 PM IST