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January 23, 2025 11:52 AM
The recent sanctions imposed by the United States on Russia, coupled with warnings of further punitive measures by the new Trump administration, are expected to have limited impact on India's energy security, according to Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) Chairman Arvinder Singh Sahney. Speaking from Dav...
January 22, 2025 5:44 PM
The $500 billion Stargate Project, a brainchild of OpenAI, Softbank, Oracle, and others, presents a golden opportunity for India to accelerate its AI ambitions by deepening partnerships with the US, industry experts said on Wednesday. This can be achieved by leveraging India’s role in the Critica...
January 22, 2025 4:24 PM
The average flat size in India's top seven cities grew by 8 percent in 2024, rising from 1,420 square feet in 2023 to 1,540 square feet, according to a report released on Wednesday. The National Capital Region (NCR) saw the steepest rise at 29 percent – from 1,890 square feet in 2023 to 2,435 squ...
January 22, 2025 2:53 PM
The abduction and cross-border rescue had all the makings of the kind of action script struggling Chinese actor Wang Xing had hoped to land – only not as a reality star. Wang, 22, flew to Bangkok earlier this month after getting an unsolicited offer to join a film that was shooting in Thailand. ...
January 22, 2025 1:34 PM
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified amendments to the Income-Tax Rules, outlining the conditions for the applicability of the presumptive taxation regime for non-resident cruise ship operators, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday. As a measure to promote investm...
January 22, 2025 12:36 PM
In a bid to enhance the competitiveness of India’s diamond industry, the Union government has introduced the Diamond Imprest Authorization (DIA) Scheme for the duty-free import of natural cut and polished diamonds. Set to take effect from April 1, the DIA Scheme offers a streamlined process to fa...
January 22, 2025 10:42 AM
U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his assault on diversity programs on Tuesday by pressuring the private sector to join the initiative, ordering aviation officials to review diversity hires and telling employees of DEI government offices and programs they would be placed on paid leave. The meas...
January 22, 2025 10:31 AM
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held his first bilateral meeting with newly-appointed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, where they reviewed the extensive India-US partnership and discussed a range of regional and global issues. The meeting took place just hours after Rubio assumed office, ma...
January 21, 2025 8:14 PM
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani praised the Uttar Pradesh administration for its outstanding management of the MahaKumbh Mela during his visit to Prayagraj on Tuesday. Adani highlighted the meticulous organization of the event, describing it as a remarkable example of efficient administration tha...
January 21, 2025 3:49 PM
India is projected to account for 16% of global consumption by 2050, up from 9% in 2023, according to a report by McKinsey Global Institute titled "Dependency and Depopulation: Confronting the Consequences of New Demographic Reality." By 2050, only North America, with a projected 17% share, will su...
