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India-bound ships begin Strait of Hormuz transit as US lifts Iran blockade; Chabahar, INSTC in focusThree cargo ships are now transiting the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a significant shift after the US ended its blockade of Iranian ports a...
Modi, Trump direct officials to swiftly finalise trade pact: Foreign Secretary Vikram MisriPrime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have instructed their teams to finalize a trade pact. Significant progress has b...
PM Modi-Trump G7 meeting: Modi flags seafarers' safety; ties have 'new speed, new energy'Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met in France. This was their first face-to-face meeting since February 2025. Th...
Xiaomi plans entry into large home appliances in India as smartphone shipments declineChinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is set to enter India's large home appliances market. This move comes as smartphone shipments decline. The ...
India-UK pact to unlock huge opportunities for apparel exporters: AEPCA new free trade agreement between India and the UK will open doors for Indian apparel exporters. Starting July 15, duty-free access to the...
Bata India appoints Sanjay Rao as MD & CEOBata India has announced Sanjay Rao will take over as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer effective on August 24, 2026. He replac...
The 'Indo' exit: Pentagon's PACOM reset raises questions about India's place in Trump's Asia calculusWashington's decision to rename the US Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command has sparked debate over India's strategic importance. D...
India, US 'very close' to inking a trade deal, says Trump after meet with ModiUS President Donald Trump stated that India and the US are very close to finalizing a trade deal, following a meeting with Prime Minister N...
Hollywood to Bollywood no more: US makes a move in India's backyardThe United States has renamed its Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command. This change signals a strategic shift away from broad allia...
PM Modi interacts with world leaders during G7 SummitPrime Minister Narendra Modi attended the G7 Summit in France. Leaders from Italy, the European Union, and Kenya were present. The G7 natio...
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Kenya, Japan, Egypt and South Korea leaders on sidelines of G7 SummitPrime Minister Narendra Modi met with leaders from the UAE, Kenya, Egypt, South Korea, and Japan at the G7 Summit in Evian, France. Discuss...
France keen to deepen MSME engagement with India, say officialsFrance is looking to boost business ties with Indian small and medium enterprises. Key sectors identified for collaboration include healthc...
From Oman to Tanzania: How the Iran war is redrawing India’s trade mapIndia's trade is changing due to West Asia conflict. Oman is now a major import partner, especially for energy. Russia and the US are also ...
PM Narendra Modi lines up middle-power talks ahead of Trump meeting at G7Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the G7 summit in France. He will highlight India's expanding relationships with countries like Can...
Iran truce may revive India's textile exports, industry saysIndia's textile exports are set for a significant boost following the end of the Iran war. Manufacturers anticipate lower raw material cost...
West Asia peace deal seen boosting India's textile exportsIndia's textile exports are set for a boost following the end of the West Asia conflict. European orders are expected to rise, improving pr...
India-Australia ties hold 'key role' in Indo-Pacific calculus, ex-PM Scott Morrison saysFormer Australian PM Scott Morrison highlighted the Indo-Pacific as the world's center, emphasizing the Australia-India partnership's cruci...
Global rice production was 713 million tonnes per year during 2006-2015, saw growth: StudyGlobal rice production saw significant growth from the 1960s to the 2010s. This increase was primarily due to management decisions such as ...
India to remain fastest-growing major economy at 6.6 pc in FY27, down from 7.2 last year: World BankIndia will remain the world's fastest-growing major economy. Growth is projected to slow to 6.6 percent in fiscal year 2026-27. This modera...
South Asia can generate millions of jobs through agriculture sector: World Bank GroupWith agriculture sector employing around 43 per cent of the South Asian workforce, the region has strong potential to emerge as a global le...