India

January 20, 2025 8:51 PM

India and Japan strengthen bilateral ties in Washington DC meeting

India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, met with Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya on January 19, in Washington, DC. This meeting was their second in-person interaction, following their previous discussion during the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in Italy in November 2024. Minister Jaishankar shared the update on X, saying, “Good to meet with FM Takeshi Iwaya of Japan. Reviewed the progress in our bilateral cooperation. Also discussed developments pertaining to Quad.�...

January 17, 2025 9:48 PM

India to announce ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad on Saturday

The Indian cricket squad for the ODI series against England and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be announced on Saturday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed in a media advisory issued on Friday. The announcement will take place at a press conference in Mumbai at 12:30 PM IST, attended by team captain Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar, chairman of the men's selection committee. According to BCCI, the Men’s Selection Committee will finalize India's squad for both the IDF...

January 17, 2025 8:17 PM

India approves ₹11,440 crore revival package for Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited

The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹11,440 crore revival plan for Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the state-owned company operating the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. The announcement came after a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "The Visakhapatnam Steel Plant has a special place in the hearts and minds of the people of Andhra Pradesh. During yesterday’s Cabinet meeting, it was decided to provide equity support of over Rs. 10,000 crore f...

January 16, 2025 10:59 PM

India ranks above developed nations in QS Index due to PM Modi’s skill efforts: Ashwin Fernandes

Senior officials from UK-based QS World University Rankings on Thursday hailed India’s skills initiatives and its number two ranking in the inaugural ‘QS World Future Skills Index,’ saying this has been made possible due to visionary efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in order to bring the country forward on creating future in-demand skills. According to Ashwin Fernandes, Executive Director at UK-based QS World University Rankings, it is a momentous occasion for the people of India....

January 16, 2025 3:58 PM

Home sales in India hit record high of 3.03 lakh units in 2024: JLL report

India’s residential property market saw a growth of 11 percent in 2024, with total sales reaching 3,02,867 units, as per a report by JLL. This marks the highest-ever annual sales volume in the sector, with expectations of sustained momentum in 2025. Average annual sales during the post-pandemic period (2022-2024) have surpassed the decade average of 2010-2019 by 63 percent, indicating an increased inclination towards home ownership across price segments. The report highlighted a 30 percent y...

January 14, 2025 10:02 PM

India Positioned as Global Hub for Data Centres: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has emphasized India's potential to become a global hub for data centres. Speaking at the Thuglak 55th-year anniversary program in Chennai, Goyal highlighted efforts to enhance the country's infrastructure and boost investments in the technology sector. Goyal pointed out that India’s interconnected power grid, established within three years by the Union Government, has eliminated cost differences between northern and southern regions. He noted...

January 14, 2025 9:52 PM

Singapore President begins India visit to strengthen bilateral ties

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday evening for a state visit, marking his first official trip to India as President. The visit coincides with the celebrations of 60 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Upon his arrival, Tharman was received at the airport by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada. His five-day visit, scheduled from January 14 to 18, includes meetings with President Droupadi Murmu, who will host a ba...

January 13, 2025 10:18 PM

India ensures protocols in border fencing, urges Dhaka’s cooperation

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Bangladesh's Acting High Commissioner to India, Md. Nural Islam, to the South Block on Monday to address border security concerns and ongoing measures to combat cross-border crimes. During the meeting, the MEA conveyed that India has adhered to all protocols and agreements established between the two nations, as well as those between the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), regarding security measures, including the const...

January 13, 2025 6:58 PM

India set to redefine global trade at 6.4% CAGR over next decade: Report

India is poised to redefine its role in global trade, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4 per cent in trade over the next decade, roughly in line with its high GDP growth, according to a report on Monday. The ASEAN region and especially India, are among the greatest beneficiaries of production shifts spurred by geopolitics, such as trade tensions between the US and China. "We project 6.4 per cent CAGR in India’s total trade through 2033, to $1.8 trillion annually, roug...

January 13, 2025 6:16 PM

India’s retail inflation falls to 4-month low of 5.22% in December

India’s retail inflation rate, based on the Consumer Price Index, fell to a 4-month low of 5.22 per cent in December as prices of vegetables, pulses and sugar eased during the month bringing respite to household budgets, according to figures released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday. The easing of inflation reflects a steadily declining trend after having touched a 14-month high of 6.21 per cent in October. CPI inflation had declined to 5.48 per cent in November. The decline in retail...