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.
18 Dec 2024
Academy AwardsFFI member calls 'All We Imagine...' technically poor for Oscars
Jahnu Barua, the head of the Film Federation of India (FFI) jury, has defended the decision to pick Laapataa Ladies as India's official entry for the 2025 Academy Awards.
18 Dec 2024
Kawasaki2025 Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX debuts in India at ₹13.5 lakh
Japanese automaker Kawasaki has launched the 2025 iteration of its Ninja 1100SX sports tourer bike in the Indian market. It carries an ex-showroom price of ₹13.49 lakh.
18 Dec 2024
United States of AmericaUS eases H-1B visa rules, Indian tech professionals to benefit
The US government, under outgoing President Joe Biden, has relaxed rules for H-1B visas.
18 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpDonald Trump threatens to impose reciprocal tariffs on India
US President-elect Donald Trump has said he plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on India, as the country levies "high tariff" on some American goods.
17 Dec 2024
LGLG, JSW Energy planning $1.5B battery manufacturing venture in India
South Korea's LG Energy Solution (LGES) is said to be in talks with India's JSW Energy to form a joint venture for battery manufacturing, as per Reuters.
16 Dec 2024
BusinessIndia's trade deficit hits record high of $37.8B in November
India's trade deficit hit a record high of $37.84 billion in November, up from $27.1 billion in the previous month.
16 Dec 2024
GoogleGoogle appoints Preeti Lobana as new Country Manager for India
Google has announced the appointment of Preeti Lobana as the new Country Manager and Vice President for its India operations.
16 Dec 2024
World BankWho does India owe? A breakdown of India's external debt
India's external debt has skyrocketed to a whopping $646.8 billion, according to the International Debt Report 2024 from the World Bank.
16 Dec 2024
Zakir HussainTabla maestro Zakir Hussain once dreamed of becoming rock-and-roll star
Globally renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at 73, his family confirmed on Sunday.
15 Dec 2024
Initial Public Offering (IPO)Blackstone-backed hospitality chain to launch ₹1,600cr IPO on December 20
Ventive Hospitality, a Blackstone and Panchshil Realty-backed company, will launch its ₹1,600 crore initial public offering (IPO) on December 20.
14 Dec 2024
SwitzerlandSwitzerland revokes most favored nation status for India: Here's why
Switzerland has suspended the application of the most favored nation (MFN) clause with India, under their Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) from January 1, 2025.
13 Dec 2024
LifestyleThe spirited stir of Pongal's harvest celebration
Pongal is a colorful harvest festival celebrated in South India, which signifies the conclusion of the winter solstice and the commencement of the sun's six-month-long journey northwards (known as Uttarayan).
11 Dec 2024
Startups70% women entrepreneurs face difficulty in attracting talent: CXXO report
A recent study by Kalaari Capital, under its CXXO program, sheds light on the changing face of female entrepreneurship in India.
11 Dec 2024
GaganyaanIndia to have own space station by 2035: Jitendra Singh
The Indian government has announced an ambitious plan to set up the Bharat Antariksha Station, India's first space station, by 2035.
09 Dec 2024
Narendra ModiIndia's billionaire count doubles to 185 in 10 years
The number of billionaires in India has more than doubled to 185 over the last decade under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, according to a UBS report.
09 Dec 2024
TruecallerHow to use call recording feature on Truecaller
Popular caller identification app Truecaller offers a call recording feature for its users.
08 Dec 2024
Foreign InvestmentIndia's FDI inflows cross $1T mark, Mauritius tops investor list
India has managed to draw more than $1 triilion in foreign direct investment (FDI) between April 2000 and September 2024.
04 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpWill Trump's tariffs hurt India? NITI Aayog CEO responds
NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam has said US President-elect Donald Trump's proposed high tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada could provide India with huge export opportunities.
04 Dec 2024
Lok SabhaIndia's semiconductor chip imports hit ₹1.71 lakh crore in FY24
India's imports of semiconductor chips, integrated circuits, parts of electronic integrated circuits and micro assemblies, and amplifiers stood at an astonishing ₹1.71 lakh crore in the fiscal year 2023-24.
04 Dec 2024
World BankIndia's external debt rose to $647B in 2023: World Bank
India's external debt saw a sharp rise of $31 billion in 2023, amounting to $646.79 billion, according to the World Bank's International Debt Statistics (IDS) report.
04 Dec 2024
GSTHow 28% GST is harming India's real money gaming industry
The online real money gaming (RMG) industry in India has witnessed a major slowdown, under the new Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime introduced last year.
04 Dec 2024
Academy AwardsIndian artists Iman, Bickram join Lady Gaga in Oscar race
The 2025 Academy Awards are seeing a strong Indian presence with artists Iman Chakraborty and Bickram Ghosh in the fray.
04 Dec 2024
CybersecurityIndia is world's most targeted nation for mobile malware attacks
India has become the most targeted nation for mobile malware attacks, ahead of US and Canada. This revelation comes from a report by Zscaler ThreatLabZ.
03 Dec 2024
US GovernmentBiden administration approves $1.2 billion helicopter equipment sale to India
In a major boost to India's defense capabilities, the Joe Biden administration has approved a landmark defense deal with India, estimated at $1.17 billion.
03 Dec 2024
JioCinemaHow to use 'Hype Mode' feature on JioCinema
JioCinema, the popular streaming platform in India, has an interesting feature named 'Hype Mode.'
03 Dec 2024
Bajaj AutoWedding season, rural demand to drive India's 2-wheeler sales: HSBC
HSBC has predicted that the wedding season and a spike in rural demand will drive two-wheeler sales in India.
03 Dec 2024
Bill GatesBill Gates's 'kind of laboratory' remark on India sparks backlash
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has sparked a storm of criticism after his latest statement on a podcast with LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman.
02 Dec 2024
GSTGST collection this November up 8.5% YoY to ₹1.8L crore
India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection for November has increased by 8.5%, amounting to ₹1.82 lakh crore, government data released on Sunday revealed.
01 Dec 2024
SkodaBookings for SKODA's first sub-4-meter SUV in India opens tomorrow
SKODA India will start taking bookings for its first sub-four-meter SUV, the Kylaq, from tomorrow (December 2).
01 Dec 2024
PhonePeHow to pay your rent using PhonePe: A step-by-step guide
PhonePe, India's leading digital payments platform, has a feature to let users pay their rent via the app.
29 Nov 2024
5G TechnologyIndia is leading global 5G adoption, GenAI usage: Ericsson report
India leads the world in 5G adoption and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) usage, the 2024 Ericsson ConsumerLab Report has found.
26 Nov 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningHyderabad-based start-up to launch India's 1st AI lab in space
Hyderabad-based space technology start-up TakeMe2Space is gearing up to launch India's first artificial intelligence (AI) lab in space.
26 Nov 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningBenQ India integrating AI into all products: MD Rajeev Singh
BenQ India is all set to transform its product line by adding artificial intelligence (AI) into all its products, the company's Managing Director Rajeev Singh has revealed.
26 Nov 2024
ChinaHMD Global shifts smartphone production from China to India
HMD Global, the Finnish giant behind Nokia-branded phones, is moving a major chunk of its manufacturing from China to India.
25 Nov 2024
Hindustan Unilever LimitedHUL to spin off ice cream business into separate entity
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has announced plans to spin off its ice cream business into a standalone entity.
25 Nov 2024
Electric Vehicles74% Indian EV owners will stick to electric cars: Survey
A recent survey by Park+ Research Labs has found that 74% of electric vehicle (EV) owners in India plan to stick with electric cars for life.
25 Nov 2024
AmazonWhy Amazon workers will go on strike this Black Friday
Thousands of Amazon workers in over 20 countries are gearing up to strike or protest on Black Friday.
24 Nov 2024
Initial Public Offering (IPO)10 firms plan to raise ₹20,000cr via IPOs this December
The primary market will continue to be strong with at least 10 firms, including Vishal Mega Mart and Blackstone-owned International Gemmological Institute (India) Ltd, looking to raise a combined ₹20,000 crore next month.
24 Nov 2024
Climate ChangeWhy India rejected a $300B climate finance package at COP29
India has rejected a new climate finance package, proposed at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29).
23 Nov 2024
Foreign InvestmentFPIs offload domestic equities worth ₹26,533 crore in November
Continuing their selling spree into November, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have sold Indian equities worth ₹26,533 crore so far this month.
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.
