Govt raises nearly Rs 20,000 crore through disinvestment, asset sales as West Asia conflict swells subsidy burdenThe Centre has raised nearly Rs 20,000 crore through stake sales and asset monetisation in the first two months of this financial year. Thi...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Strong consumption keeps growth steady amid Iran war cost concernsIndia's economy shows steady growth driven by domestic demand. The West Asia conflict presents challenges like higher oil prices. The gover...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
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
China's Xi vows unwavering support for North Korea's Kim in rare Pyongyang visitPresident Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's unwavering commitment to safeguarding common interests and supporting Kim Jong Un during a rare sum...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
India, China should stick to 'right strategic perception' of being cooperative partners, not rivals: BeijingChina urges India to view them as cooperative partners, not rivals, emphasizing mutual development and opportunities. Beijing supports dial...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Drone strike damages nuclear storage site near Chernobyl: KyivThe International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said it had been informed of the incident and that its team would inspect the site and assess...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.25 AM IST
What to know about a rare visit by China's Xi to North Korea for talks with Kim Jong UnChinese President Xi Jinping's recent trip to North Korea marks a significant chapter in regional diplomacy, focusing on enhancing cooperat...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
FPIs get tax relief on gilts, ease of InvestmentIn a strategic step to lure foreign investment, India has eliminated taxes on capital gains and interest for overseas investors in its gove...
06 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
India's forex reserves rise $938 million to $682 billion despite RBI's $5 billion swapIndia's foreign exchange reserves saw a slight increase of $938 million, reaching $682 billion by May 29. This rise occurred despite a sign...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.13 AM IST
Russia, US and nuclear: What to expect from Xi-Kim summitChina's President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea on Monday as he seeks to cement Beijing's influence in its own backyard, following summ...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit North Korea next week. This marks his first trip in almost seven years. The visit follows Nort...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
Sweden's Gripen faces moment of truth in Ukraine's air war with RussiaUkraine is set to make the Swedish Gripen fighter jet the backbone of its air force, acquiring 20 new Gripen E models and 16 older donated ...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Conflict in Middle East & its evolution will dominate proceedings of Russia’s leading foreign policy forumMoscow hosts the 12th Primakov Readings forum discussing a world without rules. Global impacts of regional conflicts, especially in the Mid...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
Ukrainian drones strike oil terminal in St Petersburg as Putin's 'Davos' gets under wayUkrainian drones hit energy and military sites in Saint Petersburg early Wednesday morning as officials gathered for a flagship economic fo...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Government denies new report stating RBI may have sold $12 billion gold to rescue rupeeReports claiming the Reserve Bank of India sold gold to support the rupee have been denied by the Indian government. Official data shows In...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
RBI may have sold gold to save foreign reserves, BE report showsThe RBI may have sold about $12 billion worth of gold reserves in the two weeks through May 22 to protect its foreign-currency assets amid ...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Russia-Ukraine conflict: AFU keeps up assault on Russian oil infrastructure as Kyiv braces for more strikesUkrainian drones struck Russian oil facilities overnight. Fires broke out at an oil depot in Taganrog, in the Rostov gion and another in Ar...
30 May, 2026, 07.06 PM IST