New Delhi, Aug 21 — The government on Friday notified the Rs 62,500 crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS), which offers incentives over a five-year period to boost indigenous handset production and targets the creation of around 60,000 direct jobs.The scheme will operate from the current…
New Delhi, Aug 21 — The government on Friday said it is incorrect to attribute the recent increase in sugar prices to diversion of sugar for ethanol production, as the share of sugar diverted for this purpose has declined from around 12 per cent in 2022-23 to around 9 per cent in 2025-26."Moreover,…
New Delhi, Aug 21 — China may be winning many of the contracts to build out Southeast Asia’s digital infrastructure, but Beijing is making less headway on the rules, according to an article published in The Diplomat.The Southeast Asian governments are not adopting China’s digital governance model…
New Delhi, Aug 21 — A section of Japanese media and people are criticising Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her administration for their efforts to upgrade Japan's defence and security systems, but these critics are overlooking China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region, according to an…
New Delhi, Aug 21 — India’s foreign exchange reserves jumped $9.905 billion to $716.90 billion during the week ended August 14, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.The latest increase comes a week after the country’s forex reserves had surged by $14.1 billion to…
New Delhi, Aug 21 — BMW India on Friday unveiled the first locally manufactured electric sedan from its portfolio -- the BMW i5 Long Wheelbase -- and opened bookings for the luxury electric vehicle across its dealer network.The BMW i5 Long Wheelbase will be produced at BMW Group Plant Chennai which…
New Delhi, Aug 21 — The government on Friday said that 29 FDI investments have been reported under the revised framework (up to August 20), involving proposed FDI of Rs 4,895.65 crore.The 29 investments have been reported by investors and entities based in jurisdictions including Mauritius, the…
New Delhi, Aug 21 — Pakistan's central government debt rose to Rs 81.9 trillion during July-May of fiscal year 2025-26, a report has said, citing the government.A report published in the Business Recorder said total domestic debt stood at Rs 58.1 trillion (Pakistani rupee), while external debt,…
New Delhi, Aug 21 — The estimated number of unincorporated establishments in India's non-agricultural sector increased by 9.20 per cent to 8.67 crore in April–June this year, from 7.94 crore in April–June 2025 despite the global uncertainties, according to a statement issued by the National…
New Delhi, Aug 21 — Emerging technologies create new opportunities for progress but require stronger international cooperation to keep innovation accessible, affordable, trusted and sustainable, Union MoS Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Friday at 14th BRICS…
New Delhi, Aug 21 — IT services firm Cognizant has notified customers of a data breach that occurred on April 21, 2026, which may have exposed personal information, while stating that there is no evidence so far that the data has been misused, as per multiple reports.In a notification sent to…
New Delhi, Aug 21 — Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that he met several top CEOs during his Singapore visit, and reaffirmed India’s strong economic fundamentals, investment-led reforms and expanding opportunities across sectors.During his visit, Goyal met Dilhan…
Mumbai , Aug 21 — Indian equity markets ended on a mixed note on Friday, with the benchmark indices largely flat as global equities retreated following a rebound in bond yields, while rising crude oil prices amid simmering tensions between the US and Iran kept investors cautious.The Sensex gained…
New Delhi, Aug 21 — MC²+ -- the energy innovation platform under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas -- has launched MC²+ Ignite, a sector-specific accelerator programme that will select approximately 30 deep‑tech startups and offer milestone‑linked convertible funding of up to Rs 2 crore…
New Delhi, Aug 21 — The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has uncovered a clandestine manufacturing operation involving pan masala, scented jarda and gutkha across six premises in Uttar Pradesh's Chitrakoot and Banda districts, according to an official statement on Friday.According to…
New Delhi, Aug 21 — India is rapidly emerging as a key alternative manufacturing hub in the global electronics supply chain and could account for nearly one-fifth of the world’s smartphone production within the next one to two years, according to a report.The shift reflects a broader transformation…
New Delhi, Aug 21 — Rapid expansion of solar farms in China is linked to a reduction in bird diversity as cropland and grassland are cleared for development, a new report has said, calling the trend a green dilemma that pits carbon reduction against conservation.Both resident and migratory bird…
New Delhi, Aug 21 — In a bid to modernise and expand Chennai’s water supply and sanitation infrastructure, the government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday signed a $230 million loan.The project will construct over 170 km of water supply pipes and sewer pipes, upgrade seven water…
New Delhi, Aug 21 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with CEOs and founders of 20 Indian space startups at Seva Teerth here, highlighting the growing strength of the country’s private space industry and calling for greater collaboration to position India as a global hub for space…
New Delhi, Aug 21 — US-based e-commerce and technology giant Amazon is expanding the operations of its Counterfeit Crimes Unit (CCU) in India as it majorly steps up efforts to protect 1.7 million Indian sellers and consumers from counterfeit products, CCU Director Kebharu Smith said on Friday.In an…
New Delhi, Aug 21 — India has rightfully maintained a measured stance by promising to review the facts presented and follow the extant laws of the land in reaction to a White House Report that puts India in a list of more than 40 countries that have allegedly helped China in transhipment of exports…