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India grew 7.8% in Q1 despite challenges driven by economic self-interest: PM Modi
New Delhi: In a veiled rebuttal to the ‘dead economy’ jibe, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said the Indian economy grew 7.8 per cent in the first quarter, surpassing all expectations despite global uncertainties and challenges driven by...

Why NRIs who are retiring in India need a different financial plan
Many Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) desire to spend their retirement years in India. People sometimes forget that the economy here is significantly different from the one in the nations where they may have lived and worked for decades. Moving a...

GST reforms will help further open up the economy and reduce compliance burden: FM
Droupadi Murmu, President of India; Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance Minister and N. Kamakodi, MD and CEO, City Union Bank at the 120th year celeberation of City Union Bank, in Chennai on Tuesday ( 2/9/25) Photo : Bijoy Ghosh | Photo Credit:...

Niva Bupa Denies Viral Claims on Cashless Treatment Denial in Mumbai
The insurer says the reported denial of a Rs 61 lakh cashless claim for a Mumbai patient is 'baseless', with Rs 25 lakh already approved. Chandra Kumar Jain, battling Myeloid Leukaemia, holds a Rs 2.40 crore policy and has successfully availed...

Sports News | BCCI Announces Release of IEOI for Team India Sponsorship Rights, Blocks Online Gaming, Betting, Gambling, Tobacco Brands from Bidding
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 2 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday announced the release of the Invitation for Expression of Interest for National Team Lead Sponsor Rights. In a statement, BCCI said, "The Board...

Happy Birthday Ishant Sharma! BCCI Wishes Indian Cricketer As Speedster Turns 37
A spearhead for the Indian national cricket team since 2007, Ishant Sharma celebrates his 37th birthday today (August 2). The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) extended best wishes to the Indian pacer on social media via a post,...

WRI India inks MoUs to advance clean energy, drive e-mobility ecosystem
Independent research organisation WRI India on Tuesday announced three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd (BRPL), CuriosumTech, and the Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC) to accelerate the country's clean...

Can India-US Still Seal A Trade Deal? Trump Aide Softens Tone, Piyush Goyal Says 'Negotiations On'
Amid tensions between India and the US, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that at the end of the day, the two great countries will get this solved. (File photo) New Delhi: Although tensions between the United States and India continue to...

Semicon India 2025: ‘Our journey began late, but nothing can stop us now,’ says PM Modi
At Semicon India 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is transitioning from a backend player to a full-stack semiconductor nation. | Photo Credit: ANI I: The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on Tuesday said that semiconductors will drive...

CEAT Launches India’s First Passenger Tyre with 90% Sustainable Materials
CEAT, a prominent Indian tyre manufacturer, has unveiled SecuraDrive CIRCL, marking India’s first road-ready passenger car tyre made with up to 90% sustainable bio-based materials. This launch underscores CEAT’s commitment to premiumisation...

New Indian buffet promises to bring ‘prices not seen anywhere else’
Nawaab Palace on Rochdale Road opened as a traditional restaurant earlier this year, but its new owner has big plans to convert it to Bury’s first Indian ‘all you can eat’ style buffet. Mohammed Yousaf, 58, from Rochdale said: “We’re going to keep...
Samsung aims to cross 100 mn Galaxy A series sales mark by December in India
Smartphone major Samsung expects to cross the 100 million unit sales mark of its Galaxy A series in India, driven by the introduction of AI in the segment with Galaxy A17 5G, a senior company official said on Monday. Samsung India, MX Business,...

Govt working on next phase of India Semicon Mission, DLI scheme: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Delhi CM Rekha Gupta during the inauguration of ‘Semicon India 2025’ at Yashobhoomi, in New Delhi. The government is working on the next phase of India Semiconductor Mission and...

LeafyBus raises $4.1 million from Enetra India
LeafyBus will utilise the funds to scale to more than 100 buses over the next 18-24 months across major intercity corridors | Photo Credit: Scharfsinn86 Intercity electric bus operator LeafyBus has raised $4.1 million (about Rs 36 crore) in...

Shubman Gill beats Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni to become India's biggest cricket personality
Shubman Gill has emerged as the most discussed Indian sportsperson on social media in August 2025, according to rankings released by TweetBlinderX. The Team India Test captain surpassed Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni in the list of most talked-about...

India, Canada continue to rebuild ties after political reset
Toronto: While the newly named high commissioners are expected to assume their posts in New Delhi and Ottawa later this month, high level contacts are possible this year as the two countries attempt to gradually improve their relations. The...

Tesla’s India Sales Fall Short Of Expectations With Around 600 Orders
New Delhi: US auto giant Tesla’s entry into the Indian market fell short of expectations, as the company received just over 600 orders since opening bookings in mid-July. This figure is significantly lower compared to Tesla’s global sales where it...

DEE Development bags order worth Rs 170 crore from Indian PSU in power sector
DEE Development Engineers Limited has received a Letter of Intent from a leading Indian Public Sector Undertaking in the power sector, marking another milestone for the company. The contract, valued at around ₹170 crore, is for the supply of...
Amway India’s Power of 5 Goes to School: Empowering Young Minds with Nutrition Literacy
Partnering with 12 schools in Delhi and Chennai, the project aims to benefit over 12,000 people, including 3,000 school-going children, in its first year. India’s nutrition challenge goes beyond food access; it’s about awareness and education...

Bharat Forge’s CMD Baba Kalyani Co-Chairs 12th India-Japan Business Leaders Forum
Pune, 2nd September 2025: Baba Kalyani, Chairman & Managing Director of Bharat Forge Ltd., co-chaired the 12th edition of the India-Japan Business Leaders Forum, held in the presence of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of...