India eyes more FDI, speed up divestment, asset monetisation as economy faces external risksIndia's government is set to accelerate reforms, focusing on attracting foreign investment and divesting assets. This strategy aims to main...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
India slams Pakistan's 'trade and transit terrorism' and deadly Afghan airstrikes at UNSCAt the UN Security Council, India fiercely condemned Pakistan for blocking Afghan trade and launching deadly airstrikes that killed 372 civ...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Credit cover for collateral-free education loans may be raised at inter-ministerial consultationsThe government is exploring increasing the credit guarantee cover for education loans. This move aims to allow banks to offer loans exceedi...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
IT secretary signals stricter government controls for AI, biometric devicesIndia is prioritising strategic autonomy and control over AI and biometric hardware, following global trends. Concerns over trusted sources...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
IT secretary signals stricter govt controls for AI, biometric devicesIndia's IT secretary, S Krishnan, emphasized the need for strategic autonomy and control over AI and biometric hardware. Citing concerns ov...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
India makes a quantum leap: India's first quantum-safe algorithm gets certified: Fortytwo Labs earns C-SAFE recognition from DSCIIndia has achieved a significant milestone with the independent evaluation and national recognition of its first domestically built quantum...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Seventeen projects, initiatives selected for National Awards for e-GovernanceSeventeen projects will receive National Awards for e-Governance 2026. These awards recognize outstanding digital governance initiatives. W...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
India should review FTAs, overhaul investment screening, report saysIndia should reassess the effectiveness of its existing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), modernise its investment screening framework and adop...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasionTaiwan is boosting its missile power to over 1,800 by 2029. This move aims to deter a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. The island is...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Asia rice surges 20% in May as war and weather threaten outputAsian rice prices experienced their largest monthly surge in nearly two decades in May, driven by weather risks and escalating energy and f...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
China tightens oversight of overseas investments amid tech rivalry with USChina has introduced new rules to tighten control over overseas investments. This directive aims to enhance national security reviews for c...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
China toughens rules on outbound investment after Meta-Manus contentionThe rules, published by the State Council, or cabinet, will take effect from July 1. One of the most significant requires authorisation fo...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Meta tool to track employee mouse clicks on collision course with EU privacy rulesMeta's AI training tool, Model Capability Initiative (MCI), is reportedly capturing extensive U.S. employee computer usage, including non-U...
29 May, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Mid-tier entities in Indian BFSI under-invested in security, most exposed to cyberattacks: ReportIndian mid-tier banks and financial firms face significant cyber risks. They have embraced digital technology but lag in cybersecurity spen...
28 May, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Mythos alert: Banks, telcos take test to check cybersecurity scoreMythos cyber audit: Companies are testing their public-facing assets using existing AI models such as Opus 4.7 and GPT 5.5 and have also as...
28 May, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
RBI panel to evaluate impact of quantum tech in financeThe Reserve Bank of India has formed an eight-member committee to explore quantum technology's role in finance. Headed by an IIT Madras pro...
26 May, 2026, 06.33 AM IST