India: News
India, officially known as the Republic of India is the 7th largest country in the world and the 2nd most populous with a population of 1.2 billion people, and is expected to take over China’s population by 2022. Located in South Asia, India is surrounded by Indian Ocean in the South, Bay of Bengal on the southeast, and the Arabian Sea on the southwest.
22 Jun 2023
Hindustan Aeronautics LimitedGE Aerospace, HAL to co-produce fighter jet engines in India
United States (US)-based General Electric (GE) Aerospace on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to manufacture fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force.
22 Jun 2023
DelhiVienna ranked most livable city, Delhi and Mumbai lag behind
Vienna, the capital of Austria, has been named the world's "most liveable city" for 2023, according to Global Liveability Index released by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
22 Jun 2023
Joe BidenUS may ease H-1B visa norms amid Modi's visit: Report
United States (US) President Joe Biden's government would likely make it easier for Indians to live and work in the country, reported Reuters.
21 Jun 2023
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Modi was supposed to visit Pakistan in 2019: Imran Khan
Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, has claimed that India was going to announce a "roadmap" for the Kashmir issue, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was supposed to visit Islamabad in 2019.
21 Jun 2023
World Economic Forum (WEF)India ranks 127 out of 146 for gender parity: WEF
The World Economic Forum (WEF) ranked India at 127 out of 146 countries in its global gender parity index, behind countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, and Nepal but ahead of Pakistan.
21 Jun 2023
China'Petty geopolitics': India slams China's move on Pakistan-based terrorist
India on Wednesday condemned China's move to block a proposal at the United Nations (UN) to declare Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Sajid Mir a "global terrorist."
20 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi, Elon Musk to discuss Tesla's future in India
Tesla cars might soon be seen on Indian roads. This is because PM Narendra Modi is on an official visit to the United States, and is scheduled to meet Tesla CEO Elon Musk too.
20 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi's first state visit to US: What to expect
Prime Minister Narendra Modi left on Tuesday for his maiden three-day state visit to the United States (US).
19 Jun 2023
NASANASA wants India to join Artemis Accords: Why it's significant
NASA is keen on getting India to sign up for the Artemis Accords, a framework that lays down common principles and guidelines to be followed by all collaborating nations for safe space exploration.
19 Jun 2023
United States of AmericaIndia to acquire over 30 MQ-9B predator drones from US
India's acquisition of 31 High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) drones from the United States (US) will reportedly be a phased exercise and will initially involve technology absorption.
16 Jun 2023
United KingdomRavish Kumar's 'While We Watched' trailer out before UK debut
Filmmaker Vinay Shukla's newsroom documentary titled While We Watched is gearing up for its UK debut at the Sheffield Doc Fest. This documentary traces Indian journalist Ravish Kumar's resistance against disinformation.
15 Jun 2023
Trending NewsSay hello to one-month-old baby Biparjoy, named after the cyclone
Awaiting the imminent landfall of Cyclone Biparjoy in Gujarat, a woman has decided to name her one-month-old daughter Biparjoy.
15 Jun 2023
Game of ThronesAI reimagines 'GoT' characters in Indian avatars; pictures go viral
Ever since AI-powered applications have started generating visuals beyond our imagination, netizens have loved several artists' impressions. Now, AI artist Gokul Pillai posted a series of pictures on Instagram which imagines characters from the cult classic George RR Martin series Game of Thrones in their Indian avatars.
14 Jun 2023
RajasthanMost internet shutdowns in India imposed to prevent protests: Report
In the last three years, local authorities in India used 54 of the 127 internet shutdowns to prevent or respond to protests, according to the latest report by Human Rights Watch and Internet Freedom Foundation.
14 Jun 2023
MG Motor IndiaMG Motor India to become Indian-owned with Sajjan Jindal's investment
MG Motor India is likely to become an Indian company. As per The Economic Times, a private firm owned by Sajjan Jindal, the chairperson of JSW Group, wants to buy a stake in the Indian arm of China-based SAIC Group.
14 Jun 2023
Ajit DovalNSA Ajit Doval an 'international treasure': US ambassador
Eric Garcetti, the United States (US) Ambassador to India, on Tuesday lauded National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and called him an "international treasure," reported ANI.
13 Jun 2023
ChinaOver 6,500 millionaires could leave India in 2023
At least 6,500 millionaires or high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) are set to leave India in 2023, per the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report.
10 Jun 2023
Indian Navy35 fighter jets, aircraft carriers, submarines: Indian Navy's mega drill
The Indian Navy recently carried out a mega exercise in the Arabian Sea, demonstrating its combat prowess with two aircraft carriers, multiple warships, submarines, and over 35 fighter planes.
10 Jun 2023
Unified Payment Interface (UPI)India tops the world with 46% of real-time digital transactions
It is impossible to miss the QR codes adorning even the smallest Indian shops these days. The country has been undergoing a digital payments revolution over the past few years.
08 Jun 2023
Indira GandhiCanadian diplomat 'appalled' over Indira Gandhi's assassination celebration in Brampton
Cameron MacKay, the Canadian High Commissioner in India, has condemned the reported celebration of the assassination of late PM Indira Gandhi in Canada's Brampton City.
06 Jun 2023
DelhiIndia has 15 out of world's 20 most polluted cities
India has once again performed poorly in the World Air Quality Report.
06 Jun 2023
Narcotics Control Bureau'Largest-ever' LSD seizure: NCB busts darknet-based drug network
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Tuesday cracked down on a pan-India drugs trafficking network that operated through the dark web, reported ANI.
03 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiModi to address US Congress's joint session on June 22
PM Narendra Modi has been invited to address the joint meeting of the United States (US) Senate and the House of Representatives on June 22, the US congressional leaders said on Friday.
03 Jun 2023
COVID-19COVID-19 update: India logs 237 new cases, 4 deaths
India has reported 237 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, a slight decrease from the previous day, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data shared on Saturday morning.
02 Jun 2023
AppleApple to open 3 more stores in India: Here's why
Apple recently opened its first retail stores in India to a grand reception. Apple BKC in Mumbai and Apple Saket in Delhi cemented India's growing importance in the company's ecosystem.
02 Jun 2023
K-PopCinepolis India to livestream BTS Suga's 'D-Day' concert
K-pop is a global sensation and currently, BTS is one of the most followed boy bands. As the band is on a hiatus, fans are loving the work the artists are creating in their solo careers.
02 Jun 2023
United Nations (UN)Time for Security Council reform is now: India at UN
Ruchira Kamboj, India's permanent representative to the United Nations (UN), said that the current composition of the UN Security Council (UNSC) no longer aligns with the "realities of our interconnected and multipolar world," reported PTI.
02 Jun 2023
COVID-19India records 267 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths
India registered 267 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, a 7.2% decrease compared to Thursday's cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data released on Friday morning.
01 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiModi vows to build 'hit' partnership with Nepal PM Prachanda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepalese counterpart Pushpa Kamal Dahal, alias Prachanda, held wide-ranging discussions on Thursday with the intention of boosting India-Nepal cooperation in several areas, including trade, energy, and connectivity.
01 Jun 2023
BYJU'SBYJU'S creditors stop $1.2 billion loan restructuring talks: Here's why
BYJU'S, India's most valuable start-up, cannot seem to catch a break. Earlier this week, asset management company (AMC) Blackrock cut the edtech major's valuation by 62% year-over-year.
01 Jun 2023
FoxconnFoxconn's Bengaluru factory to start production by April 1, 2024
India has been growing in stature in the Apple ecosystem. The tech giant has shown intent on increasing its footprint in the country.
01 Jun 2023
COVID-19India logs 288 COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths in 24 hours
India recorded 288 cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, taking the tally to more than 4.49 crore, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data updated on Thursday.
31 May 2023
Anurag ThakurGovernment approves cooperative grain storage program worth Rs. 1L crore
The Centre on Wednesday approved a Rs. 1 lakh crore program to increase the foodgrain storage capacity in India's cooperative sector by 700 lakh tons, said Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur, terming it the world's largest such scheme.
31 May 2023
BusinessIndia's economic growth for this year estimated at 7.2%
India's economic growth for the current fiscal year is estimated at 7.2%, lower than the previous year's 9.1% growth, reported Reuters, citing government data.
31 May 2023
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)India Inc. brand value is now worth over $100 billion
The past few months have been tumultuous for businesses worldwide. The same was the case for India Inc.
31 May 2023
Shopping5 traditional handicrafts that are unique to India
India, being a culturally rich nation, harbors diverse traditional handicrafts which mirror the heritage of their respective states.
31 May 2023
GoogleGoogle imposes new rules on personal loan apps in India
Predatory lending by loan apps has been a major issue in India. There have been calls to deal with lenders that harass borrowers.
31 May 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningShould Indians be worried about AI's threat to jobs
New inventions have always threatened job security. Since the beginning of the industrial revolution, humans have been afraid of being replaced by machines.
31 May 2023
COVID-19India reports 309 fresh COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths
India's total number of COVID-19 cases climbed to more than 4.49 crore on Wednesday, with 309 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry's data.
30 May 2023
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)RBI unveils new lightweight payment system: Why is it needed
Once a cash-based economy, India has evolved as one of the leaders in digital payments.
27 May 2023
COVID-19India records 425 COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths in 24 hours
India registered 425 cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, a slight decrease from Friday's infections, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data released on Saturday.
26 May 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Weather news: Monsoon likely to be normal, predicts IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted that the country would receive normal monsoon rains this year, adding that the monsoon onset is likely over Kerala on June 4.
26 May 2023
Lloyd AustinUS Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to visit India next week
Lloyd J Austin, the Defense Secretary for the United States (US), is set to visit India next week, an official statement released by the US Defense Department said.
26 May 2023
COVID-19COVID-19: India registers 490 new cases, 2 deaths
India registered 490 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, an 8.41% drop compared to Thursday's cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data released on Friday morning.
25 May 2023
COVID-19India reports 535 fresh COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths
India's total number of COVID-19 cases climbed to more than 4.49 crore on Thursday, with 535 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry's data.