India-Japan Annual Summit to focus on AI, chips & clean energyThe two countries have identified semiconductors, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, clean energy, and information and communication techn...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
West Bengal plans tram route linking Dakshineswar and Kalighat templesWest Bengal is set to launch a new tram route connecting the Dakshineswar and Kalighat Kali temples, aiming to boost religious tourism. The...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Global AI wave revs up Asian factories, offsetting war-induced painAsia's manufacturing sector experienced a significant boost in June, driven by robust demand for AI-related technology goods. This surge pr...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Japanese bond yields rise on yen weakness, fiscal worriesJapanese government bond yields climbed Wednesday, with longer-term rates nearing a month's peak. A weakening yen and concerns over governm...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
Why Trump's tariffs had plenty of bark, but limited biteDonald Trump's tariffs, once feared to cripple markets, have had a surprisingly muted impact, with actual levies lower than headline rates....
01 Jul, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Why are gold and silver prices up today, and will precious metals continue to rise or drop again? Gold rebounds from multi-month low but remains set for biggest quarterly loss in yearsGold and silver prices moved higher on Tuesday after recent declines, but both metals remain on track for major monthly and quarterly losse...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
AI-enabled cyberattacks biggest near-term threat to financial system: RBIAI-powered cyberattacks are India's top financial system risk, according to the RBI's latest report. Banks and NBFCs are most concerned abo...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
India's April-May fiscal deficit at ₹1.62 lakh crore, widens on-year to 9.6% of FY27 aimIndia's fiscal deficit stood at ₹1.62 lakh crore during April-May, accounting for 9.6% of the full-year budget estimate, according to gover...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Global Market: Financial firms shift Asia expansion focus to South Korea, take cautious stance on China and IndiaGlobal financial firms are increasingly prioritising South Korea for Asia-Pacific expansion while adopting a cautious approach towards Chin...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
India is plotting a game-changer for RBI, banks, corporates, investorsIndia is planning a high-frequency index to track its vast informal economy, covering millions of unincorporated companies. The proposed Mo...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Sovereign investors with $29 trillion pivot to energy assets, flag dollar fearsGlobal financial giants managing $29 trillion are pivoting towards energy assets and infrastructure, seeking portfolio resilience amidst es...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
Shivraj Singh Chouhan seeks inputs from states to push fresh rural reformsRural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged states to propose new reforms and effectively implement existing schemes to boost vi...
28 Jun, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
What is behind South Africa's anti-immigrant protests?South Africa faces escalating anti-immigrant sentiment, with protesters demanding undocumented foreigners leave. Despite claims of being ov...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
India hands over Rs 2.5 billion cheque to Bhutan as 5th tranche towards Economic Stimulus ProgrammeIndia has disbursed the fifth tranche of Rs 250 crore for Bhutan's Economic Stimulus Programme, bringing the total released to Rs 1,250 cro...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
Govt panel to meet industry on June 30 to review SEZ reformsA government panel is set to meet industry leaders on June 30 to explore ways to boost India's Special Economic Zones (SEZs). Discussions w...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
MoSPI releases discussion paper to identify apt method to compile coal monetary asset accountsIndia's Ministry of Statistics has released a discussion paper on valuing coal assets monetarily, aligning with UN environmental accounting...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Pakistan's poor population swells by 27 mn in six years, poverty surges 7%Pakistan's poverty rate has risen from 21.9% in 2018-19 to 28.9% in 2024-25, pushing around 27 million more people below the poverty line a...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.55 PM IST