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 Nov 2024
Ministry of FinanceIndia plans $5B incentive program to boost domestic electronics production
India is gearing up to launch a $5 billion incentive program to boost domestic production of electronic components.
22 Nov 2024
Diljit DosanjhDiljit's Mumbai concert lounge tickets priced at 60K—double the Coldplay's!
In a major surprise, Diljit Dosanjh announced a show in Mumbai as part of his ongoing Dil-Luminati India Tour on Wednesday.
20 Nov 2024
GoogleYou can now check real-time air quality on Google Maps
Google Maps has launched a new feature, Air View+, in India.
20 Nov 2024
IndiaIndia among top 10 climate performers globally: Report
India has retained its place among the top 10 climate performers in the world, according to the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2025.
20 Nov 2024
Cybercrimes45% Indians targeted by shopping scams this festive season: McAfee
A recent survey by global cybersecurity firm McAfee has highlighted the worrying trend of deepfake shopping scams in India.
19 Nov 2024
JioCinemaHow to turn on parental controls in JioCinema
JioCinema, a popular OTT streaming platform in India, has a feature called 'Kids Mode.'
18 Nov 2024
E-commerceHow to cancel your order on Meesho: A step-by-step guide
Meesho, a major player in India's e-commerce space, boasts over 22 lakh sellers and delivers goods across 28,000 pin codes.
17 Nov 2024
Initial Public Offering (IPO)Four IPOs set to launch next week despite market volatility
The primary market is gearing up for four initial public offerings (IPOs) next week, evenly divided between the mainboard and SME segments.
17 Nov 2024
HyundaiWhy Maruti, Hyundai's market share has dipped to 12-year low
Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai, two of India's biggest car manufacturers, have seen their combined market share plummet in the first half of this fiscal year.
16 Nov 2024
Foreign InvestmentFPIs withdraw ₹22,420 crore from Indian markets this month
Continuing their bearish trend on Indian markets this month, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have pulled out a whopping ₹22,420 crore in the first half of November.
16 Nov 2024
ZomatoZomato launches new app to take on BookMyShow in India
Zomato has expanded its consumer offerings with the launch of a new app called District.
16 Nov 2024
Apple'Make in India' initiative reduces electronic imports in FY24: Report
Thanks to the 'Make in India' initiative and growing localization, electronic imports have dropped significantly in the fiscal year 2023-2024.
16 Nov 2024
NetflixNetflix crashes amid Mike Tyson v/s Jake Paul boxing match
Netflix, a popular streaming platform, is currently facing a major outage in India and the United States.
15 Nov 2024
Canada'Go back...': Khalistani supporters call Canadians 'invaders' in viral video
As tensions escalate in Canada, a viral two-minute video shows Khalistani supporters referring to Canadians as "invaders."
14 Nov 2024
BusinessBlackstone could buy 20% stake in Haldiram's for $1.6 billion
Blackstone, a top global investment firm, is said to be in talks to buy a 20% stake in India's iconic snack brand, Haldiram's.
14 Nov 2024
Indian EconomyIndia's trade deficit widens to over $27 billion in October
India's merchandise trade deficit widened to $27.14 billion in October, significantly up from $20.8 billion in September due to a faster growth rate in imports, data released today shows.
14 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpHow Trump's return to White House could benefit Indian drugmakers
Donald Trump's return to the US presidency could have a major impact on India's pharmaceutical industry.
13 Nov 2024
National Payments Corporation of IndiaHow to contribute to your NPS account using BHIM app
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched a new feature on its BHIM app, enabling users to contribute to their National Pension System (NPS) accounts.
13 Nov 2024
Maruti SuzukiDespite sales surge, Indian car dealers struggle with ₹75,000cr inventory
Indian auto dealerships are struggling with a massive stock of around 7,50,000 units worth ₹75,000 crore.
13 Nov 2024
Latest automobilesIndian auto sector records highest-ever October sales
The Indian auto industry has recorded its best-ever October sales this year, data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) showed.
13 Nov 2024
HondaHonda Gold Wing bike recalled in India over engine defect
Honda has started a voluntary recall of its premium touring motorbike, the Gold Wing GL1800, in India.
13 Nov 2024
IndiaChildren's online video watching time up 60% in two years
The 2024 Kidscan India Report by Kantar has revealed that children in India, particularly those belonging to Generation Alpha (born after 2010), are spending much more time on digital media.
13 Nov 2024
GoogleWhy Google gave $1M to an Indian non-profit AI start-up
Google.org, the philanthropic arm of tech giant Google, has given $1 million to Karya.
12 Nov 2024
InflationRetail inflation in October touches 14-month high of 6.21%
India's retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), hit a 14-month high of 6.21% in October.
12 Nov 2024
Travel And Tourism260-year-old travel brand 'Cox & Kings' revived under new leadership
Singapore-based private equity and venture capital firm, Wilson & Hughes PTE, has announced that it will be reviving the travel services brand 'Cox & Kings.'
12 Nov 2024
Domino'sDomino's will now deliver your pizzas in just 20 minutes
Jubilant FoodWorks, the franchise operator of Domino's Pizza in India, has announced plans to reduce its delivery time from 30 minutes to just 20.
12 Nov 2024
Adani GroupAdani Group is planning $5B jump into metals business: Report
Adani Group is gearing up to invest $5 billion in the metals sector in the next three to five years, LiveMint reported.
11 Nov 2024
VedantaVedanta to set up semiconductor manufacturing facility in India
Vedanta, India's top mining company, has revealed its intention to invest nearly $500 million (around ₹4,300 crore) in AvanStrate Inc (ASI), its display glass subsidiary.
11 Nov 2024
Elon MuskMusk's Starlink internet service may be available in India soon
Elon Musk's satellite broadband company, Starlink, has made major headway in its license application process in India.
09 Nov 2024
Grammy AwardsRicky Kej, India's Grammy hope, eyes fourth win
Indian musician Ricky Kej has been nominated for his fourth Grammy Award in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category.
08 Nov 2024
ChinaIndia's patent filings surge nearly 16%, enters global top 10
India has seen a whopping 15.7% growth in patent filings in 2023, with 64,480 applications, as per a report by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
06 Nov 2024
SingaporeSingapore government is now the largest foreign investor in India
The Singapore government has cemented its place as the largest foreign portfolio investor (FPI) in India, with its sovereign fund's assets now nearly equal to the next two funds combined.
01 Nov 2024
International Monetary FundIndia's forex reserves decline to $684.8 billion in October
India's foreign exchange (forex) reserves have declined by $3.4 billion, reaching $684.8 billion as of October 25, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data showed.
01 Nov 2024
India'What if I'm not there?': Bibek Debroy's obituary before death
Bibek Debroy, a celebrated economist and chairman of Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Committee, died at AIIMS, Delhi on Friday. He was 69.
30 Oct 2024
CybercrimesBeware! E-challan scam is the new phishing attack in India
A new form of online fraud, the e-challan scam, is currently raising alarms among Indians.
30 Oct 2024
Stock MarketWhy the Indian share market is down today
India's stock indices witnessed a sell-off pressure today.
30 Oct 2024
AppleApple is developing iPhone 17's base model in India
In a major shift in its manufacturing strategy, Apple has started early development of the base model of iPhone 17 in India.
28 Oct 2024
InsuranceCar damaged by Cyclone Dana? Here's how to claim insurance
Cyclone Dana has left a trail of destruction in the coastal regions of Odisha and parts of West Bengal.
28 Oct 2024
FinanceGold prices soar 30% since last Dhanteras: Time to invest?
Gold prices have skyrocketed nearly 30% since the last Dhanteras, on November 10, 2023. The price per 10gm has jumped from ₹60,750 to around ₹80,000.
27 Oct 2024
LamborghiniGautam Singhania criticizes Lamborghini heads for ignoring customer complaints
Gautam Singhania, the Chairman and Managing Director of Raymond, has taken to social media to slam the heads of Lamborghini India and Asia.
27 Oct 2024
BusinessIndia Inc's revenue growth dips to 16-quarter low: Report
India Inc's revenue growth has slowed to a range of 5-7% in the second quarter (Q2) of FY25, the slowest pace in the last 16 quarters.
27 Oct 2024
India49 medicines, including metformin, paracetamol fail quality test
In its latest quality assessment, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has flagged 49 medicines as sub-standard.
26 Oct 2024
EmploymentESIC records 6.8% rise in formal job creation this August
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) recorded a 6.8% rise in formal job creation in August, with 2.07 million jobs created.
26 Oct 2024
Foreign InvestmentFPIs sell Indian equities worth ₹85,790 crore in October
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have sold Indian equities worth ₹85,790 crore in October 2024. The massive sale has wiped out a major chunk of the total inflows for the year.
25 Oct 2024
India'India needs 145 million more women in workforce by 2047'
A joint report by Magic Bus India Foundation and Bain & Company has highlighted the necessity for India to add another 145 million women to its workforce by 2047.
23 Oct 2024
BusinessIndia's entertainment industry lost ₹22,400cr to piracy last year: Report
India's entertainment industry lost a whopping ₹22,400 crore to piracy in 2023, according to a report by EY and the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).
23 Oct 2024
Mukesh AmbaniJio Financial and Allianz will set up an insurance company
Jio Financial Services, a company owned by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, is in talks with German insurance giant Allianz SE, as per Bloomberg. The talks are aimed at forming an insurance partnership in India.
23 Oct 2024
LifestyleThe timeless grace of Indian classical dances
Indian classical dances: The rhythmic heartbeat of a nation's heritage
22 Oct 2024
GSTGST hike: Your spa treatments may get costlier soon
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is considering a major overhaul of tax rates.
22 Oct 2024
Initial Public Offering (IPO)Zerodha-rival Groww is planning an IPO in India
Leading online trading platform Groww is considering an initial public offering (IPO), its co-founder and CEO, Lalit Keshre, has revealed.
20 Oct 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning44% organizations say AI integration has boosted productivity: Report
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being increasingly acknowledged as a key driver for competitive advantage among organizations, the "Industry 5.0 and AI report" by BML Munjal University states.
19 Oct 2024
Narendra ModiPM Internship Scheme: 1.25 lakh opportunities listed by 250+ companies
The Prime Minister's Internship Scheme has received an overwhelming response from the corporate sector, with companies already listing 1.25 lakh internship opportunities.
