Seoul, Sep 10 — The Bank of Korea (BOK) said on Thursday it will decide the timing and pace of further rate hikes while reviewing domestic and external conditions, as accelerating inflation and solid economic growth are expected to continue for some time."Given that robust growth and inflation…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest flagship smartphones, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, at its fall “Surprise and Shine” event, with major upgrades focused on camera capabilities, performance, battery life and artificial intelligence.While the overall design of the…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Wednesday said it conducted six significant operations at different locations across the country in last 10 days, resulting in the seizure of a two leopard pelts, 180 live Indian Star Tortoises, 12 live Tokay Geckos, around 24 kg…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said India would like to bring the lessons learnt from its experience in addressing the challenges faced by entrepreneurs, particularly women entrepreneurs, to the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance and the larger BRICS…
Washington, Sep 9 — The United States and China are identifying non-sensitive goods that could be traded on a more balanced basis, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has said, outlining a mechanism intended to reshape commerce between the world’s two largest economies.“One of the things that we…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — The 9th ASEAN–India ministerial meeting on agriculture and forestry, held here on Wednesday, reaffirmed the shared commitment of both sides to build a more food-secure, sustainable and resilient agricultural future.Co-chaired by The Philippines' Secretary of Agriculture,…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — The Central government has refuted criticism of its GST revenue growth calculations, saying comparisons must be made on a like-for-like basis and not across different tax bases.The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) said in a statement on Wednesday that the GST…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — Apple’s iPhone 17 series generated more than $170 billion in global wholesale revenue during its first year of sales, marking the highest launch-year revenue recorded for an iPhone lineup, according to Counterpoint Research’s Global Handset Model Sales Tracker on Wednesday.The…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — Net systematic investment plan (SIP) inflows into mutual funds surged to a record Rs 2 trillion in financial year 2025-26 (FY26), even as equity market volatility led to a rise in SIP account closures, according to data released by the Securities and Exchange Board of India…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — The government on Wednesday launched multiple innovations at Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 to advance financial inclusion in the country. The launch by Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, Sanjay Lohiya includes the introduction of Open-Source…
Mumbai, Sep 9 — The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Wednesday launched the Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK (Software Development Kit) and Aadhaar Face Authentication Sandbox at the Global Fintech Fest 2026, enabling ecosystem partners to integrate, test and deploy the…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held discussions with Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Suphajee Suthumpun here on Wednesday on ways to further strengthen trade and investment ties between the two countries.The two Ministers discussed ways to…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — Sugar imports continue to make commercial sense despite a sharp decline in domestic sugar prices, Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) President Niraj Shirgaokar said on Wednesday, as global prices remain firm amid tightening supplies.Speaking on the…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — The Centre is preparing to introduce a new Seed Act aimed at protecting the country’s farmers from the losses caused by fake and substandard seeds by incorporating more stringent punishment for culprits indulging in malpractices, according to an official statement issued on…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — The Central government on Wednesday launched the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 at Varanasi, inaugurating a month-long nationwide Jan Andolan for nutrition. The campaign aims to deepen community engagement with Anganwadi Centres and promote collective action towards improved…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — The government on Wednesday said the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) has facilitated refunds of more than Rs 105 crore to consumers across 35 sectors by addressing 1,66,189 refund-related grievances during April 25, 2025 to July 31, 2026.The e-commerce sector accounted for the…
Mumbai, Sep 9 — Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led high-level committee on Wednesday decided to advance the upcoming sugarcane crushing season for 2026-27 to October 15. The state government's decision comes when soaring sugar prices during the festive season have strained household…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary on Wednesday underlined the need for greater private-sector and community participation in India’s development journey, saying corporate social responsibility (CSR) should…
Bhubaneswar, Sep 9 — Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday began the state’s investor outreach in the UAE with a high-level meeting with senior representatives of the International Holding Company (IHC), a leading Abu Dhabi-based investment group with interests across several…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Wednesday issued comprehensive guidelines mandating plantation and landscaping as integral components of National Highway (NH) development and overall project completion.The NHAI said it will ensure that median and avenue…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — India’s deal activity continued to accelerate in August, with 242 transactions worth $12.7 billion, making it the third-highest monthly value recorded in 2026, a report said on Wednesday.Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and Private Equity (PE) together recorded 212 deals worth…