79 years ago, a man who had never visited India & knew little about its complex landscape drew a line that divided India and PakistanRadcliffe Line 1947: In 1947, British lawyer Sir Cyril Radcliffe chaired the boundary commissions that demarcated the Radcliffe Line, divid...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Sweden backs India's permanent UNSC seat, sees defence manufacturing as next big chapter in bilateral tiesOutgoing Swedish Ambassador Jan Thesleff supports India's permanent UNSC membership bid. He emphasized defense manufacturing and innovation...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
Over 5 lakh UK visas issued to Indians as Britain completes eVisa rolloutIndia remains a key UK travel market, with over 500,000 visas granted to its citizens. The United Kingdom has fully transitioned to a digit...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
India must not rewrite its UPI policies under US pressure: GTRIIndia's UPI policies should not be altered due to United States pressure. A think tank advises defending competition and policy autonomy fo...
07 Aug, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
India's big billion-dollar trade deals are done. Now comes the real testIndia has spent years negotiating free trade agreements with some of the world's biggest economies. But signing the deals was only half the...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
Govt drafts customs playbook for 100 imports to streamline FTA benefitsThe government is creating a customs playbook for key imported goods. This initiative aims to standardize the faceless customs regime acros...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
Trai proposes 5G network slicing rules to protect service qualityTrai has unveiled a set of new quality of service guidelines for 5G network slicing aimed at safeguarding subscribers from service deterior...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Trai issues draft service quality norms to accommodate controversial network slicing techTelecom regulator Trai has proposed new quality of service norms for mobile network slicing. These draft rules will allow telecom operators...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
India's data centre capacity rises over four-fold to 1,575 MW as AI demand accelerates: GovtSince 2020, India's data centre capacity has surged fourfold to around 1,575 MW. This impressive growth stems largely from rising needs in ...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
India-UK trade pact to boost agri, auto exports with lower tariffs, better market access: ExpertsThe India-UK CETA agreement enhances agricultural exports by reducing tariffs on processed food products. This pact improves India's price ...
05 Aug, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
NFO Alert: Edelweiss Mutual Fund launches India's first REIT-based Index FundEdelweiss Mutual Fund has launched India’s first REIT-based index fund tracking the Nifty REITs & Realty TRI. The NFO closes on August 19, ...
05 Aug, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
India Inc goes on a global shopping spree with a new wishlistIndian companies are increasingly pursuing strategic overseas acquisitions. They now focus on acquiring capabilities and technology rather ...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Sidbi tweaks startup fund rules, nudges VCs to draw capital fasterSidbi has moved from a fixed formula for venture funds to tap capital for startup investments to a graded formula allowing them to call a l...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
REITs, publicly-listed InvITs may get to raise foreign capital via DRsSebi proposed allowing real estate and infrastructure trusts to raise foreign capital. This move aims to broaden foreign investor access to...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.47 AM IST
Government invites online applications from August 17-31 to get recognised as GATCsIndustries can apply to become Government Approved Test Centres online until August 31, 2026. This initiative aims to expand India's verifi...
04 Aug, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Trade deals open new markets for Indian medical device makers, but import risks remain: AiMeDThe EU offers the biggest long-term opportunity for Indian medical device makers, while the UK has more immediate strategic value, says AiM...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
India proposes tax relief for offshore funds using local managersIndia has proposed easing tax rules for offshore investment funds using India-based managers by removing size and investor limits, aiming t...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.09 PM IST