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Modi govt approves Rs 1.28-trillion for semiconductor sector, Rs 625 bn for making phones in India

The Narendra Modi government has approved a Rs 1.28 trillion programme to develop the semiconductor sector and an outlay of Rs 625 billion for mobile phone ⁠manufacturing.

Thousands protest in PoK against Pakistan's crackdown as unrest deepens

Thousands of people gathered in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's (PoK) Muzaffarabad on Wednesday to protest against the Pakistani establishment's brutal crackdown on peaceful demonstrators in the region

India-UK FTA cuts whisky duty, but Scotch may not get cheaper immediately: Experts explain why

The India-UK FTA has reduced import duty on Scotch whisky from 150 per cent to 75 per cent, with further cuts planned over the next decade. However, industry experts say consumers may not see an immediate drop in retail prices as state excise duties, registration charges, distribution margins and other costs continue to influence the final price of imported whisky bottles

Navi Mumbai’s international debut as flight from Abu Dhabi lands: A strategic shift in India-Gulf corridor

Navi Mumbai International Airport has welcomed its first international commercial flight, opening a second global gateway for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The milestone is expected to ease pressure on Mumbai airport, strengthen India's connectivity with West Asia and position NMIA as a key aviation and economic hub.

Palestinian envoy praises India’s ‘significant’ new projects amid Gaza humanitarian crisis

In a major diplomatic development, the Palestinian Ambassador to India Abdullah Abu Shawesh has highly praised New Delhi’s newly announced humanitarian and developmental commitments

'80-year-old architecture... ineffective in tackling global conflicts': India renews call for UN reforms

At a UN ministerial meeting, India said the Security Council's inability to respond effectively to global conflicts has weakened public confidence in the United Nations and called for comprehensive reforms

India-UK FTA kicks in today: Nearly 99% of Indian exports get duty-free access to UK market

India-UK FTA comes into force, giving nearly 99 per cent of Indian exports duty-free access to the UK market while reducing costs for Indian professionals through a social security agreement

Andy Burnham will remain 'bullish' on India if he becomes UK PM, says Harjinder Kang

Harjinder Kang, the UK's Trade Commissioner for South Asia and former chief negotiator of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement, said Andy Burnham is likely to maintain a strong focus on India if he becomes Britain's next prime minister

India to deploy high-speed combat boats in Sir Creek amid Pakistan build-up

Indigenous boats capable of operating on land and water will strengthen surveillance, anti-infiltration operations and rapid troop deployment in the sensitive marshland along the India-Pakistan border

Jaishankar in Brussels: EAM holds talks with Kaja Kallas on West Asia, maritime security & India-EU ties

The External Affairs Minister is leading India's delegation to the third India-EU Trade and Technology Council meeting, with discussions centred on trade, technology, supply chains and regional security

Ahead of Muzaffarabad march, Pak plans to infiltrate LeT, JeM operatives into PoK protests: Report

Report suggests Pakistan Army and ISI may use Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed operatives to infiltrate peaceful JAAC protests, create unrest and justify a wider military crackdown in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

Air India crash: AAIB tells Supreme Court can't make cockpit recording public; final report due by October

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau told the Supreme Court that cockpit voice recordings and airborne image data from the Air India AI171 crash are protected by law and cannot be disclosed, while confirming the final investigation report is expected by October 2026

India to track every sailor in Strait of Hormuz after Indian crew member killed in missile strike

After a missile attack on two UAE-flagged tankers killed an Indian sailor and injured 10 others, New Delhi has ordered closer monitoring of Indian seafarers navigating the volatile Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman

LuLu Group chairman Yusuff Ali becomes first recipient of Kuwait’s 15-year Golden Residency visa

The new long-term visa programme aims to attract global investors, entrepreneurs and skilled professionals as Kuwait pushes for economic diversification

Who was Sonu Kumar Gupta? Bihar marine engineer killed in Hormuz missile strike

Sonu Kumar Gupta, a 30-year-old marine engineer from Bihar’s Gopalganj, was killed in a missile strike on a UAE-linked tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving his family shattered weeks after he returned to sea

India gets relief as US Senate cuts proposed Russia sanctions tariff from 500% to 100%

India gets a breather as US senators revise a Russia sanctions bill, cutting the proposed tariff on major buyers of Russian energy from 500 per cent to 100 per cent while retaining pressure on Moscow

India bans imports of goods made using forced labour, strengthens trade rules as US tariffs loom

India prohibited the import of goods produced using forced labour, a move aimed at tightening trade rules and addressing concerns raised by the United States ahead of a possible tariff action against countries accused of failing to prevent such imports

India's disability economy could fuel jobs, innovation and a $150 billion market: Report

India could unlock a $150 billion disability-linked market by treating accessibility as an economic growth strategy, according to a Deloitte India-EnAble India report. The study says greater inclusion can drive jobs, innovation and productivity, while Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran called the Purple Economy a major opportunity for businesses and policymakers

'Working with our partners': India reacts to US charges against Lawrence Bishnoi

Addressing the weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi remains committed to combating transnational organised crime through close cooperation with international partners

India seeks diaspora dollars to strengthen forex reserves amid rupee weakness: Report

The government has asked state-owned banks to step up efforts to attract foreign currency deposits from overseas Indians as policymakers look to bolster external buffers and support the rupee, Bloomberg News reported

Sex education is finally coming to Indian schools: Safe touch, consent, puberty and more in new syllabus

The Centre has accepted a 26-member expert panel's recommendations to introduce Comprehensive Sex Education in schools and colleges, following Supreme Court concerns over the criminalisation of consensual adolescent relationships under the Pocso Act

India's wholesale inflation rises to 9.87% in June as food prices drive fresh surge

India's wholesale inflation rose to 9.87% in June, the highest in recent months, as a sharp increase in food prices outweighed easing fuel inflation. The reading topped economists' expectations, while manufacturing price pressures remained elevated, signalling persistent cost pressures across the economy

Hormuz vessel traffic falls to pre-MoU levels as US-Iran tensions escalate

Renewed tensions between the United States and Iran have sharply reduced vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with ship movements falling to their lowest level in nearly a month

Iran defends strike on UAE tankers that killed Indian sailor, alleges ‘illegal activities’

Iran on Tuesday claimed responsibility for striking two UAE oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, saying the vessels were involved in "illegal activities", had switched off their navigation systems and ignored repeated warnings

India's biggest bank privatisation in years nears as Fairfax sweetens IDBI Bank bid: Report

The Centre is reportedly close to accepting a revised offer from Fairfax Financial for IDBI Bank, bringing India's biggest bank privatisation in years closer to completion

India launches bid for 2028–29 UN Security Council seat as diplomatic contest heats up

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar launched India's campaign at the UN Headquarters as New Delhi seeks support for the lone Asia-Pacific seat while renewing its call for long-pending Security Council reforms

Theatre commands now an 'operational urgency', but rollout must be phased, says expert

If approved by the government, integrated theatre commands would mark the most significant restructuring of India's higher defence organisation since Independence, fundamentally changing how the Army, Navy and Air Force plan and conduct military operations together.

Assam Rifles jawan killed, 4 injured in suspected IED blast in Nagaland