India

India, Bangladesh security forces to discuss border issues

The bi-annual meeting of the Border Security Force and Border Guards Bangladesh is scheduled on Sunday. The two sides will discuss smuggling, illegal movement and work to resolve disputes over territories.

Jul 21, 2018

India-US 2+2 strategic dialogue scheduled for September 6 in New Delhi

The twice-deferred meeting was earlier scheduled to take place in Washington on July 6 but was cancelled due to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's visit to North Korea for previously unscheduled meetings. The first 2+2 meeting was to take place in April.

Jul 20, 2018

New report finds digitisation could open up a market worth $39 billion for India

A report by Google-KPMG found that digitisation could unlock export opportunities worth $39 billion for Indian businesses in travel, media and entertainment and real estate, amongst others by 2022.

Jul 19, 2018

Facebook targets fake news; says it will take down content that promotes violence

After coming under fire from several South Asian countries, the social media giant is considering removing any post that instigates violence in a tie-up with third parties.

Jul 19, 2018

IMF cuts India's growth projection, but it still retains world's top spot

Maury Obstfeld, International Monetary Fund's director of the Research Department, said that the rise in oil prices due to supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions have harmed importers like India.

Jul 16, 2018

When humanoid robot Sophia fell in love with 'colourful and diverse' India

Developed by Hong Kong-based company Hanson Robotics, Sofia is modelled after actress Audrey Hepburn and is known for her human-like appearance and behaviour compared to other robotic variants.

Jul 14, 2018

With US trade under a cloud, China opens market to Indian companies

China is considering opening up several markets, predominantly the pharmaceutical market to Indian companies as US trade war leaves the country's medical industry in trouble.

Jul 12, 2018

India, South Korea aim to more than double trade to $50 billion

President Moon Jae-in and Prime Minister Narendra Modi sign 11 agreements to double trade by 2030 in the areas of railways, healthcare, telecommunications and cybersecurity. The two nations are also keen to explore a tripartite partnership for development.

Jul 11, 2018

First Nepal-India broad gauge railway likely in December

Broad gauge service to connect Janakpur in Nepal to Jayanagar in Bihar from December. Five more tracks under construction.

Jul 11, 2018

India to 'examine' the demand of Shariat court proposal

Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, who is on an official visit to London, said that he will look into All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB)'s Shariat court proposal.

Jul 10, 2018

IT department sells $216 million of Vedanta shares

Cairn Energy said on Monday it would write down the value of its investment in Vedanta Ltd after Indian tax authorities sold $216 million worth of its shares in the Indian mining company in a dispute over retrospective tax dues.

Jul 10, 2018

India puts local carriers ahead of Chinese airlines on Indo-China flight routes

Chinese carriers currently hold 83 percent of all flights between India and China. The Indian government rejected a request from China to increase the number following staunch opposition from local carriers.

Jul 7, 2018

Centre hikes new season common rice purchase price

India is set to announce a hefty increase in the minimum price it promises to pay for key crops later on Wednesday, sources said, as the government looks to woo the country's 260 million farmers ahead of elections due early next year.

Jul 4, 2018

'Horrified' at lynchings, will sanitise our platform: WhatsApp to IT Ministry

Facebook-owned WhatsApp is looking to introduce a new programme with leading IT experts in India to understand the spread of misinformation, and also work with law enforcement officials to see if they can be of help in the prevailing issue.

Jul 4, 2018

Global Economy: Asian factories lose momentum even before Trump's tariffs kick in

Asian exporters lost momentum last month even before tariffs on U.S. and Chinese goods kick in this week, pressuring regional factory activity in a worrying sign the Trump administration's "America First" protectionist policies could derail global growth.

Jul 2, 2018

Monsoon hits India 17 days early, Delhi to receive rainfall till July 3

The Indian Meteorological Department announced that the monsoon has covered India 17 days ahead of usual, NCR region to receive rainfall till July 3 followed by a dry spell.

Jun 30, 2018

Rupee crashes to all-time low at 69 against US dollar

The rupee fell to an all-time low against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Thursday, tracking Asian peers with weakening macro-economic fundamentals on the domestic front also weighing on the currency.

Jun 28, 2018

Shimla: Over 2,000 students take out rally observing International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jai Ram Thakur was the chief guest at the rally event.

Jun 27, 2018

Women's safety in India worse than war-torn countries of Syria, Afghanistan: Global poll

India has been ranked ahead of Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan and even Syria when it comes to safety threats and sexual violence faced by women. The country has seen over fifty cases of rape reported in the first six months of 2018 alone.

Jun 27, 2018

Amid Arab boycott, Qatar's new friends find rich openings

A year ago, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt had cut transport and trade links with Doha, accusing it of backing terrorism - a charge it strongly denies.

Jun 25, 2018