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
China used foreign tech to rise, but now it's slamming the doorChina, once a keen learner of Western technology, is now shifting gears to protect its own innovations. New outbound investment rules, effe...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
China imposes 'national security' rules on overseas investmentsChina is intensifying its scrutiny of investments overseas with broad "national security" regulations taking effect from Wednesday, at a ti...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
CG Semi’s Gujarat chip unit starts to shipThis marks a new milestone in India’s mission to create an ecosystem for semiconductor manufacturing and assembling, which began from scrat...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
HDFC Bank shares in focus as lender appoints ex-finance secretary Rajiv Kumar as part-time chairmanHDFC Bank has appointed former IAS officer and ex-Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar as its Part-time Chairman, following Atanu Chakra...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
More cash, not enough weapons: NATO presses to produce moreNATO leaders face a critical challenge in Ankara: transforming increased defence budgets into actual weapons. Despite significant spending ...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
India-Israel, GCC FTA talks temporarily stalled due to West Asia crisis: Piyush GoyalIndia's free trade talks with Israel and the GCC are temporarily paused, while discussions with Canada are progressing rapidly. Commerce Mi...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
As GST turns 10, focus shifts to AI-led compliance, faster refunds, simpler tax processesIndia's Goods and Services Tax, now in its tenth year, is evolving towards greater efficiency. The government is leveraging AI, data sharin...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
"Interventionist, irresponsible, provocative": Iran slams US-GCC statement curbing Tehran's nuclear programmeIn a statement released by Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and carried by state media Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Tehr...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
US-Iran agree to setup direct channel with IRGC to de-escalate conflict, says VP VanceUS Vice President JD Vance confirmed a direct deconfliction channel between US and Iran military representatives, including the IRGC and CE...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
West Bengal to scrap urban land ceiling act, finance minister Dasgupta saysWest Bengal's new BJP government is set to abolish the Urban Land Ceiling Act, a move long demanded by industries. This legislation, which ...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Russia’s premier foreign policy forum "Primakov Readings" brought together 400 experts from 17 countriesMoscow hosted the 'Primakov Readings' forum, marking IMEMO's 70th anniversary. Global experts convened to discuss a 'World Without Rules: P...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Rubio hails US-Gulf Arab unity despite region's persistent concerns about Iran agreementUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf Arab partners of unwavering support amidst ongoing negotiations to end the war with Iran. De...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
'Iran is ready to establish ties in economic field with India': Iran's Minister of PetroleumIran's Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad arrived in Delhi for BRICS energy cooperation talks, expressing readiness for enhanced economic t...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Piyush Goyal to visit London before India-UK CETA comes into forceCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal's UK visit from June 25-27 aims to finalize preparations for the India-UK CETA and DCC, set to launch July 1...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
India needs 7-8% growth for Viksit Bharat, private investment and export push crucial: EAC-PM ChairmanIndia needs sustained 7-8% economic growth to become 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, driven by private investment and exports. Structural reforms ...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Graduates 43.8% less likely to get informal jobs: EAC-PM studyBased on unit-level data from the 2025 Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) and the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUS...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.34 AM IST