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Consulate General in Dubai condoles death of Indian crew member in "unfortunate" incident at sea

The Consulate General of India in Dubai on Friday condoled the death of an Indian crew member of a ship, in an "unfortunate" incident at sea.... read..

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Fisheries Secretary Likhi visits India's first ornamental fish brood bank in Maharashtra

Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary of the Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, on Saturday, visited the Ornamental Fisheries Brood Bank at Mangrul Village in Raigad, Maharashtra, established by Yashodhara Sanjay ... read..

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Asian U17 Boxing C'ships 2026: Indian boys confirm 5 medals with strong QF showing

India's young boxing contingent delivered a stellar performance at the Asian U17 Boxing Championships, with five boxers advancing to the semifinals and confirming at least five medals for the country.... read..

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India's power sector set for up to 6 per cent CAGR on multi-vector capex upcycle: Citi

India's power sector is positioned for a sustained growth trajectory with a medium-term forecast set at a 5-6 per cent CAGR, supported by the convergence of electrification, data centres, cooling loads, and manufacturing sectors. According to a Citi Resea... read..

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India reiterates commitment to peaceful, stable Indian Ocean region under MAHASAGAR vision at 10th IOD

India reiterated its commitment to a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indian Ocean region, guided by its Vision MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) and Neighbourhood First policy, during the 10th Indian Ocean ... read..

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EAM meets Trinidad and Tobago PM Persad-Bissessar, hands over Made-in-India laptops

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday (local time) met with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar during his visit to the Caribbean nation as part of his ongoing three-nation tour and joined her in presenting Made-in-India l... read..

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India, Singapore condemn Pahalgam attack, blast near Red Fort; reaffirm zero tolerance against terrorism at JWG meeting

India and Singapore strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism, during the 5th meeting of the India-Singapore Joint Working Group (JWG) on Combating Terrorism and Transnational Crime held in New Delh... read..

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India-EU strategic partnership gained decisive new momentum, says Nirmala Sitharaman at Europe Day 2026

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday stated that the 16th India-EU Summit held in New Delhi this January provided a decisive new momentum to the bilateral strategic partnership, elevating it to a higher level.... read..

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"All about bringing professional basketball to India in sustainable way": Jeremy Loeliger on inaugural IBL

Jeremy Loeliger, the commissioner of the Indian Basketball League (IBL), said that competition aims to give something to young Indian players "something to aspire for" and a proper pathway towards becoming a professional basketball player for India and in... read..

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India still relevant for emerging market investors despite lower MSCI weightage: Jefferies

India remains a critical destination for emerging market investors, even as it faces a "reverse AI trade" that has impacted its MSCI Emerging Markets Index weightage to 12 per cent, according to a Jefferies Greed & Fear report.... read..

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From diplomacy to development partnership: Jaishankar reinforces India-Suriname ties during Paramaribo visit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar concluded his official visit to Suriname from May 6 to 7, during which he reviewed the full spectrum of India-Suriname bilateral relations and agreed to further deepen cooperation across several sectors, including de... read..

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Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Jharkhand record highest minimum wage disparity in India: SBI Report

Nearly one-fourth of India's casual workforce receives pay below the statutory minimum wage. A research report by the State Bank of India (SBI) based on the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2025 data found massive gaps in how different regions h... read..

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'Timeless voice of India's civilisational soul': PM Modi pays tribute to Gurudev Tagore on Pochishe Boishakh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on the occasion of Pochishe Boishakh, describing him as a timeless voice of India's civilisational soul whose thoughts continue to inspire generations.... read..

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Indian still relevant for emerging market investors despite lower MSCI weightage: Jefferies

India remains a critical destination for emerging market investors, even as it faces a "reverse AI trade" that has impacted its MSCI Emerging Markets Index weightage to 12 per cent, according to a Jefferies Greed & Fear report.... read..

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"Entire public has come out in large numbers": Indian envoy Dinesh Trivedi on Bengal oath-taking

High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi on Saturday said that the "public has come out in large numbers" ahead of the oath-taking of Suvendu Adhikari as the first-ever Chief Minister of West Bengal.... read..

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Poetic fervour takes centre stage as Indian Embassy in Azerbaijan commemorates birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore

The Embassy of India in Baku organised a special literary event to commemorate the birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, the legendary poet, philosopher, and Nobel laureate. The event was attended by distinguished guests, including a represent... read..

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ABB India posts solid start to CY2026 led by strong demand in Jan-Mar quarter

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After Pahalgam came PRAHAAR: India's zero-tolerance doctrine may reshape Indo-Pacific counter-terror ties, says think tank

India's new counter-terrorism doctrine, PRAHAAR, is emerging as more than just a domestic security framework, with experts suggesting that the policy could redefine counter-terror cooperation across the Indo-Pacific and South-east Asia amid evolving threa... read..

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FII ownership hits 14-year low to 14.7%; DII cushions Indian markets with 18.9% rise: Report

Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) ownership as a percentage of total Indian equities has fallen from 19.9 per cent in April 2016 to 14.7 per cent in April 2026, marking its lowest level since June 2012, according to JM Financial's Fundamental Research ... read..

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Team India management wants Sairaj Bahutule as spin bowling coach, ex-spinner to join team soon: Sources

Team India's senior management has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to rope in former Indian spinner Sairaj Bahutule as senior men's team spin bowling coach, as per sources.... read..

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"We help to de-risk the international economy": EAM Jaishankar highlights India's 17 per cent contribution to global growth

Emphasising India's burgeoning role as a pillar of global economic stability, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the nation's significant contribution to international prosperity during an address to representatives from various sections o... read..

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Tupperware Partners with Instamart, Bringing the OG of Indian Kitchens to Your Doorsteps This Mother's Day

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ICMR-NIV says hantavirus not spreading in India, no pandemic threat: Dr Naveen Kumar

Amid concerns triggered by reports of a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship carrying 149 passengers, including two Indian crew members, medical experts on Friday sought to allay fears, stating that there is no cause for panic and no pandemic threat to In... read..

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Manufacturing push, decline in farm jobs, reshape India's workforce: SBI Report

India's labour market is undergoing a structural transformation driven by the country's broader economic transition, according to a report by SBI Research based on the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2025 unit-level data.... read..

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'Aakhri Sawal' is for India's youth and every citizen, says Sanjay Dutt at trailer launch event

The trailer of Sanjay Dutt's upcoming film 'Aakhri Sawal' was unveiled in Mumbai on Friday.... read..

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"Alive and Kicking": GalaxEye CEO rejects "tumbling" rumours, says India's first OptoSAR all-weather imaging 'Drishti' satellite on track

Bengaluru (Karnataka)/New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI) Bengaluru-based startup GalaxEye, which launched Mission Drishti into orbit earlier this week, has said that the world's first OptoSAR satellite is "alive and kicking."... read..

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INDIA bloc cracks: DMK seeks divorce from Congress in Lok Sabha seating

In a move that signals a formal collapse of one of the INDIA bloc's most stable pillars, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Friday officially requested a separate seating arrangement in the Lok Sabha, moving away from its long-time ally, the Indian Na... read..

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Urban youth unemployment in India declines, remains below global average: SBI Research

Urban youth unemployment in India has shown a steady decline over the last few years and remains significantly lower than the global average, according to a research report by State Bank of India (SBI).... read..

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Women-led nano and micro enterprises in rural India key drivers of inclusive growth: Report

Women-led nano and micro enterprises (NMEs) in rural India are emerging as important drivers of inclusive economic growth, according to a report by Women's World Banking.... read..

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"Indian Army took revenge ": BJP Ex-Servicemen Cell commemorates one year of Operation Sindoor in Nampally

The Telangana BJP Army Ex-Servicemen Cell marked the first anniversary of 'Operation Sindoor' with a commemorative event at the party's state headquarters in Nampally. State BJP President N Ramchander Rao attended the celebrations, honouring the Indian Ar... read..

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Ultra Runner Sufiya Sufi Announces 5,000 KM 'Run for Dreams' from Kanyakumari to Karakoram Pass in Tribute to Indian Armed Forces

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'Sardar- The Architect of United India ' captivates Mumbai with Powerful Storytelling and Grand Visual Experience

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Ai+ Smartphone disrupts the Flip Smartphone Market: Launches India's First Flip Smartphone Under Rs. 30,000

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KPMG in India announces strategic alliance with CleverTap to advance customer engagement and retention capabilities

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L'Oreal Paris Marks 29 Years at the Festival de Cannes with a Powerful India Line-Up Featuring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Alia Bhatt and Aditi Rao Hydari

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India focusing on data sovereignty, and foreign investment in data centres: Jitin Prasad

Minister of State for Electronics & IT, Commerce & Industry Jitin Prasada on Friday termed data centres as the "data factory of the world" and said efforts are underway to ensure data sovereignty by keeping critical data within the country while s... read..

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High Commissioner of Canada to India pays courtesy call to Odisha Oppn leader Naveen Patnaik

Christopher Cooter, High Commissioner of Canada to India, paid a courtesy call on Naveen Patnaik, Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly on Friday at Naveen Niwas in Bhubaneswar.... read..

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Chile Foreign Affairs Minister to visit India from May 9-15

Francisco Perez Mackenna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chile will visit India from May 9-15, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said.... read..

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Indian Army commemorates Op Sindoor anniversary with tributes and student engagement in Agartala

To mark the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, the Albert Ekka Brigade under the aegis of Red Shield Division and Spear Corps of the Indian Army organised a series of commemorative events across Agartala, the release said.... read..

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"Don't look for next Tendulkar....": Kedar Jadhav on comparisons between Sooryavanshi and Indian icon

Former Indian cricketer Kedar Jadhav spoke on comparisons made between rising 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who has been excelling for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying that fans sh... read..

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India to host Global Chess League season 4

The Global Chess League (GCL), a joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and FIDE, today announced that Season 4 will be hosted in India, according to a release.... read..

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India exploring greater opportunities in beauty, personal care sector with L'Oreal: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday said discussions were held with L'Oreal Group on strengthening sourcing, manufacturing and exports from India, while also exploring new opportunities for the country's beauty and personal care... read..

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Gujarat CM inaugurates India aircraft leasing and financing summit 2.0 in GIFT city

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the India Aircraft Leasing and Financing Summit 2.0 held at GIFT City, jointly organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, IFSCA, and FICCI, the release said.... read..

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Neha Dhupia, Adil Hussain starrer Messi fan drama '52 Blue' to open 17th London Indian Film Festival

Neha Dhupia and Adil Hussain starrer '52 Blue' is set to open the 17th London Indian Film Festival with its European premiere at the British Film Institute Southbank on July 9, reported Variety.... read..

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Nita Ambani hosts India Pavilion opening dinner at La Biennale di Venezia, Isha Ambani joins

Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, hosted a grand inaugural dinner on the occasion of the opening of the India Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia.... read..

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IIT Ropar and Dhash Defense Sign MoU to Build India's Next-Generation All Terrain Vehicles

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"India, Israel bound by culture, heritage," says Israeli Envoy to India

Highlighting how the shared history, culture and values of Israel and India are what bring the two nations together, Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Friday celebrated the countries' deep bond and connections by inaugurating a new mural for sing... read..

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Indian Air Force, DRDO conduct maiden flight-trial of Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation weapon

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon off the coast of Odisha on Thursday, the Defence Ministry said.... read..

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From village to global: India's biotech revolution

A quiet village on the outskirts of Pune is emerging as an unlikely hub of cutting-edge biotechnology innovation--challenging the long-held belief that high-end scientific research belongs only in metropolitan laboratories.... read..

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SVKM's NMIMS Marks 45 Years of Excellence with Multi-Campus Convocation Celebrations Across India

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Shapath Bharadwaj hits two perfect series to finish day one as best Indian shooter at Almaty

Shapath Bharadwaj hit two perfect series and followed it up with 21 shots in the third series to end day 1 of the men's trap event with a total of 71 hits from 75 in the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) World Cup Shotgun at the Asanov Shoot... read..

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