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"One thing on which all partners agree is...": Jaishankar on India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar underscored the significance of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) on Monday, stating that the countries involved in the project have unified their commitment to pursue this historic trade ro... read..

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India world's largest democracy, important strategic partner, says US

The US Department of State spokesperson, Matthew Miller, was put on the spot to address recent publications alleging democratic backsliding in India and the US navigating the relationship with the country.... read..

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India's wholesale inflation inches up marginally in March

Wholesale inflation in India, based on the Wholesale Price Index, remained in positive territory for the fifth month after remaining in the negative zone for seven months until October.... read..

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Indian stock market closes in red amid the ongoing tensions in Middle east

Amid the ongoing tensions in west Asia, the Indian market closed with a decline on Monday. The Nifty 50 concluded with a 1.07% decline at 22,277.85, while the BSE Sensex closed with a 1.16% decline at 73,300.78... read..

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"Kisi ko darne ki zaroorat nahin hai", PM Modi says he is focused on making India developed by 2047

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spelt out his vision for a developed India by 2047.... read..

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"Paisa kisi ka bhi ho, paseena mere desh ka lagna chahiye" says PM Modi on Elon Musk's India plans

Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly believes that investment from across the globe is welcome but the products should have the essence of the country's soil and its citizens should be engaged in the manufacturing process.... read..

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"My flag became my guarantee": PM Modi on Indian students brought back from Ukraine, personal intervention

Noting the power of the tricolour in a foreign land, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it was the strength of the Indian flag that became his guarantee when so many people from India, as well as the youth, were trapped in Ukraine at the time of the c... read..

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Asian investors' share in Indian real estate on a surge: Report

The share of investment in the Indian real estate sector from Asian investors surged from 15 per cent in 2019-2020 to 47 per cent in 2021-2023, a signal that confidence in the Indian market is on the rise, according to a report by Savills India, which is ... read..

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Godfrey Phillips India Ltd. Celebrates Sixth Consecutive Recognition as Great Place To Work

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ace turtle wins Images Award of Excellence for India's First Fully Digitally Integrated Retailer

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"We want to get India connected to global value chains": EAM Jaishankar hails BJP's manifesto

Hailing the BJP's manifesto in Bengaluru on Monday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted India's immense potential in the global value chains that foster an enabling environment for trade, investing in infrastructure, and nurturing a skilled... read..

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India's passenger EV market will hot up in next 3-4 years

In 2023, India's passenger vehicle sales grew 10 per cent YoY, but its electric vehicle (EV) sales nearly doubled to account for 2 per cent of the overall PV sales.... read..

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"Feels good to support All India Forward bloc candidate from Khajuraho LS seat": Congress leader Mukesh Nayak

Madhya Pradesh Congress has expressed pleasure over INDIA bloc extending its support to All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) candidate RB Prajapati for Khajuraho parliamentary seat in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and says that it feels good to support AIFB.... read..

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India's travel and tourism sector poised for growth: Projected revenue to reach USD 23.72 bn by 2024

The travel and tourism market in India is set to generate a revenue of USD 23.72 billion in 2024, with a projected annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2028) of 9.62 per cent, according to projections by the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF).... read..

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"Yuvraj himself is nowhere in Indian politics": BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan takes jibe at Rahul Gandhi

Union Minister and BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday took a jibe at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, saying that "Yuvraj" is nowhere in the country's politics or the minds of the people.... read..

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"Strong shot of changing colour of medal at Olympics": India shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa

Shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa believes that the Indian contingent has a strong shot changing the colour of the medal in the upcoming Paris Olympics.... read..

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Indian Stock markets plummet as middle east tensions send shockwaves across global equities

The stock market commenced trading on Monday in negative territory, mirroring global concerns over the escalating tensions in the Middle East.... read..

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"Security of Indians our priority": PM Modi stresses need for stable govt amid global tensions

Amid rising tensions in West Asia, which were rendered far worse after Iran launched over 300 projectiles towards Israel in response to the air strike on its embassy in Syria, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Sunday that amid global hostilities an... read..

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IPL 2024: Rohit becomes first Indian to hit 500 T20 sixes, hits 2nd IPL ton in losing cause

India and Mumbai Indians (MI) star batter Rohit Sharma became the first Indian to smash 500 sixes in T20 cricket.... read..

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India rubbishes Lancet report, says spending on healthcare is at all-time high

After a Lancet report that asserted that the Indian government spends just 1.2 per cent of GDP on healthcare and noted that it was among the lowest among G20 countries, sources in the government said that spending is at an all-time high and out-of-pocket ... read..

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SUV sales surge in India's preowned car market

The SUV segment of the passenger vehicle market has emerged as a top priority for car enthusiasts in the preowned car market in 2024, with sales witnessing a notable surge of over 40% in the first quarter, as per a report by Cars24.... read..

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Special Olympics Bharat organises grand send-off ceremony for Indian contingent ahead of Unified Football Tournament 2024 Dhaka

Special Olympics Bharat on Monday organised a grand send-off ceremony for their Indian contingent that will be travelling to Dhaka for the Special Olympics South Asia 7-a-side Unified Football Tournament 2024. The event is scheduled to take place in Dhaka... read..

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CPI (M) wants to make India "powerless": Biplab Deb on party's promise to eliminate nuclear weapons

Former Tripura Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Biplab Deb hit out at the Communist Party of India (Marxist) over their poll promise of complete elimination of India's nuclear weapons.... read..

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"Your support is giving sleepless nights to DMK, INDIA bloc": PM Modi in Tirunelveli

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday advocated for making India a developed country by 2047 and targeted Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Congress, saying that the support of Tamil Nadu people for the BJP has given sleepless nights to the DMK, INDIA bloc.... read..

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"Was India safe under Indira Gandhi?": Himanta Biswa Sarma attacks Congress on democracy

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa lashed out at the Congress party over its allegations of "democracy in the country being in danger" and said that the party that imposed emergency should not make such statements.... read..

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India to start Thomas Cup title defence against Thailand on April 27

The schedule for the upcoming Thomas Cup and Uber Cup badminton tournaments was unveiled by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Monday, with India scheduled to start their Thomas Cup title defence against Thailand on April 27 and also face Canada on t... read..

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UK's Interpol candidate visit India, discusses future of international crime-fighting

Stephen Kavanagh, a British police officer and the current Executive Director of Policing Services at INTERPOL, arrived in the national capital on Monday for high-level meetings and to discuss the future of international crime-fighting with the government... read..

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BCCI announces India women's squad for T20I series against Bangladesh

The Board of Council for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the Indian women's cricket team squad on Monday for the five-match T20I series against Bangladesh.... read..

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India's exports growth momentum continues, services trade at all-time high in 2023-24

India's overall exports, merchandise and services combined, in the just-concluded financial year 2023-24 are estimated to be USD 776.68 billion, largely steady on a yearly basis, commerce ministry data showed on Monday.... read..

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HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala becomes first Indian venue with hybrid pitch technology

The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) has always been at the forefront of adopting technological advancements in cricket. Recently, HPCA, the governing body of cricket in the state, has taken an exciting initiative to introduce hybrid pitch tech... read..

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Indian diaspora organises "Modi ka Parivar" March at Times Square, Hollywood, Detroit and Chicago

Hundreds of members of the Indian diaspora and volunteers of the Overseas Friends of the BJP (OFBJP)-USA orchestrated a vibrant "Modi Ka Parivar" march across the United States, including at Times Square, Los Angeles, Detroit and Chicago.... read..

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As summer intensifies, IMD warns of heatwave across multiple Indian states

As summer arrives in full force, the India Meteorological Department has forecast a heatwave in several regions, including North Goa, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal.... read..

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Formovie Projectors Fast Emerging as the Premium Choice in India's Home Entertainment

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SPACE India welcomes Bollywood's millennial star Sanjana Sanghi as its Brand Ambassador

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Indian team in UK for advanced negotiations on India-UK Free Trade Agreement

Indian negotiation team is in United Kingdom for advanced stage of negotiations for the India-UK Free Trade Agreement(FTA). According to the government sources, both countries have made significant progress following the completion of the 14th round of ne... read..

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Illuminating Lives: PM SuryaGhar Muft Bijli Yojana Brightening India's Future

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MP: INDIA bloc extends support to AIFB candidate RB Prajapati against VD Sharma from Khajuraho LS seat

INDIA bloc on Monday extended its support to All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) candidate RB Prajapati contesting against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) nominee VD Sharma in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Khajuraho parliamentary seat after the Samajwa... read..

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Mobicule: Pioneering the Phygital Transformation of Debt Resolution in India

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India-Middle-East-Europe Economic Corridor will be game changer like Silk Route: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India-Middle-East-Europe Economic Corridor, for which an agreement was reached during the G20 summit hosted India last year, will be a "big game changer like the silk route".... read..

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Indian embassy issues safety advisory for its nationals amid Israel-Iran tensions

The Indian embassy in Israel on Sunday issued an advisory to Indian citizens in Israel to stay calm and adhere to the safety protocols issued by the local authorities.... read..

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India forex reserves rise for seventh week to reach fresh peak

India's foreign exchange reserves rose for the seventh straight week to hit a fresh all-time high of USD 648.562 billion in the week ending on April 5, as per the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).... read..

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Nepal, India have close, people-to-people connection, says CM of Madhesh

Saroj Kumar Yadav, the chief minister of Nepal's Madhesh province, invoked the historic ties between the two nations on Saturday, saying that they share a close people-to-people connection.... read..

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India calls for immediate de-escalation, exercise of restraint in wake of hostilities between Israel, Iran

After Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Israel, India on Sunday expressed concerns highlighting the threat to the peace and security in the region.... read..

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BJP promises to make India energy secure country by 2047

The BJP, in its Lok Sabha manifesto, promised to achieve energy independence for India by 2047, by which it aims to make the country a developed country.... read..

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BJP manifesto promises various supports to farmers; India to be made a "Global Nutrition Hub"

BJP in its Lok Sabha election manifesto, promised to support farmers to make India a Global Nutrition Hub. Sree Anna programme will be promoted to help over 2 crore small and marginal farmers who can produce millets at minimal investment and earn better p... read..

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BJP 'Sankalp Patra' presents roadmap to capable India: Rajnath Singh

BJP released its election manifesto - 'Sankalp Patra' on Sunday in presence of Prime Minister Modi, party chief JP Nadda, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.... read..

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Billie Jean King Cup: India seal crucial 2-1 victory over South Korea

The Indian women's tennis team beat South Korea 2-1 in their Billie Jean King Cup 2024 Asia/Oceania Group I tie at the Moon Island Clay Park in Changsha on Friday.... read..

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Foreign Secy Vinay Kwatra bolsters India-US relations on Washington visit

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra, who embarked on a pivotal visit to the US from April 10 to 12, held multiple meetings with senior American officials and undertook a detailed review of the progress made towards further consolidating the India-US Comprehens... read..

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Foreign Secy Kwatra reviews advancements in India-US strategic partnership

Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra visited Washington, DC, United States, from April 10-12. During his visit, Foreign Secretary Kwatra undertook a detailed review of the progress made towards further consolidating the India-US Comprehensive Global Strat... read..

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First chapter of 'We Made in India - 2024' in association with IAMAI to host experts on India's potential for growth

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PM Modi interacts with top Indian gamers; tries his hands on few games

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a free-wheeling interaction with some well-known gamers about a range of aspects, including the difference between gaming and gambling. A full video of the interaction was released on Saturday. PM Modi was seen curiously a... read..

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