paris olymics

Neeraj Chopra, Vinesh Phogat among India's top 10 contenders for medals at Paris Olympics

The Paris Olympics are fast approaching and we're just 20 days away from the start of the world's biggest sporting carnival. India will be sending a contingent of close to 120 sportspersons to the Olympics, including an Athletics team led by the defending champion in the men's javelin Neeraj Chopra, a 21-member Shooting team and a 16-member men's hockey squad. Jul 6, 2024
economy

India's Vision 2047: On Track to Developed Nation Status

India, the world's fastest-growing economy, is on a trajectory to become a developed nation by 2047. This ambitious goal, set to coincide with the 100th anniversary of India's independence, is not just a dream but a vision that the Indian government and its people are committed to realizing. Jul 5, 2024
BUTAN

India and Bhutan hail growth in trade and economic partnership

Eminent Indian business leaders from various sectors, including infrastructure, financial services, education, hospitality, healthcare, and technology, concluded their three-day visit to Thimpu on Thursday after having engaging conversations on expanding trade and economic ties between India and Bhutan. Jul 4, 2024
PM Modi raises Bengal flogging incident, slams Oppn's 'selective politics' on women atrocities

Cross-border terrorism requires decisive response: PM Modi's strong message to SCO

Reminding the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) of one of its "original goals", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stated that cross-border terrorism requires a "decisive response" from the grouping which must "naturally" give priority to combating terrorism and respecting territorial integrity in the region. Jul 4, 2024
Start-up

Mega boost to Indian startup ecosystem; $7bn in H1 2024, domestic funding, demand set to drive growth

Indian startups received nearly $7 billion in funding in the first half of 2024, indicating potential for growth. This growth is driven by domestic funding and demand, similar to the success seen in Silicon Valley and China. The Indian FMCG sector's growth, driven by rural demand and government initiatives, serves as an example of the potential for domestic demand to drive growth in the startup sector. Jul 4, 2024