New Delhi, Aug 24 — The recent RBI monetary policy minutes, monetary policy press statement and RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra’s statement for August, and even earlier months, reveal the conundrum of “chalk and cheese” in monetary policy, an SBI Research report said on Monday.There were clear yet…
Seoul, Aug 24 — Seoul stocks extended losses on Monday morning as investors locked in profits from large-cap tech shares, including semiconductors.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) shed 153.42 points, or 2.22 percent, to 6,759.53, as of 11:18 am (local time), reports Yonhap…
Seoul, Aug 23 — Net profits of South Korean banks fell in the first half of 2026, mainly due to a fall in non-interest income, while their interest income recorded the highest six-month figure on record, data showed on Sunday.The combined net income of 20 banks came to 13.8 trillion won (US$9.95…
Seoul, Aug 23 — The government and the ruling Democratic Party (DP) shared a consensus on Sunday on the need to relax a proposed tax revision that could hurt single-home owners not living in the property, a party spokesperson said.The consensus was reached during a high-level policy coordination…
Ahmedabad, Aug 23 — India's space economy is projected to grow from about $8.4 billion to nearly $44 billion by 2033, Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said in Ahmedabad on Sunday, as India marked the third 'National Space Day'. Addressing the celebrations at The Forum…
Ahmedabad, Aug 23 — India’s space sector now has around 440 startups, marking a significant expansion of private participation in an industry that was once dominated by government institutions, ISRO Chairman and Department of Space Secretary Dr V. Narayanan said at the third National Space Day…
New Delhi, Aug 23 — Empowering youth in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities with future-ready skills will be crucial to achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary said as the government launched a nationwide cloud and AI skilling…
New Delhi, Aug 23 — Urban Company on Sunday filed a defamation and disparagement suit against Kent RO Systems before the Delhi High Court, alleging that advertisements and social media posts by the company made false and misleading claims about its Native water purifiers.According to an exchange…
New Delhi, Aug 23 — With the historic milestone of 100 launches and 548 satellites placed in orbit, including around 460 in the last decade alone, India’s space sector is reaching new horizons, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Sunday."On National Space Day, we come…
New Delhi, Aug 23 — India’s action against at least 57 websites and databases hosted on Google’s Firebase platform has put the spotlight on how cybercriminals are allegedly exploiting a legitimate cloud service to run phishing campaigns, distribute malware and steal sensitive financial information.…
Hyderabad, Aug 23 — Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Sunday that by encouraging startups, Telangana is emerging as a space tech hub. He greeted scientists, engineers, and technical experts on the occasion of National Space Day.The Chief Minister extended his best wishes to all…
New Delhi, Aug 23 — The proposed US-India trade agreement is almost finalised in principle, with the two sides now working to settle the remaining legal and technical language, according to US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor.Speaking at a media event in the national capital, Gor said the broad…
New Delhi, Aug 23 — The next space exploration phase will deepen India’s role in human spaceflight, planetary exploration and advanced space technology as these efforts will support India’s ambition to become a leading global space power, according to the government.An official fact-sheet states…
Seoul, Aug 23 — South Korea's alcoholic beverage production plunged to below 3 million kiloliters (kl) for the first time in 27 years in 2025, data showed on Sunday, signalling a structural decline in the industry with more South Koreans turning to healthy lifestyles.Shipments of beer and soju have…
New Delhi, Aug 23 — India’s space economy has reached $9 billion and is projected to reach $40–45 billion over the next decade, driven by a robust startup ecosystem and policy reforms, according to latest government data.As India marked National Space Day on Sunday, the country’s space ecosystem…
Seoul, Aug 23 — South Korea's major pharmaceutical companies spent around 100 billion won ($72.13 million) each in the first half for the research and development (R&D) of new drugs, data showed on Sunday, in an apparent bid to secure future growth engines.Yuhan Corp., famous for its…
Seoul, Aug 23 — The Bank of Korea (BOK) is expected to raise its growth outlook for the South Korean economy this year to over 3 percent, economic experts here said on Sunday, citing stronger-than-expected semiconductor exports and recovering domestic demand.According to a recent survey on six…
New Delhi, Aug 23 — As India marked National Space Day on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings and said that the country's global rise in the space sector, especially in the private space sector, has made it a "magnet" for investors. He also praised Gen Z for building new…
New Delhi, Aug 23 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings to countrymen and scientists on National Space Day, hailing India's global rise in the space sector and praising Gen Z for building new technologies. He said this rise has made India a "magnet" for investors. Sharing a…
New Delhi, Aug 22 — Indian Railways has strengthened its position as the world's second-largest cargo carrier due to an expansive rail network, dedicated freight corridors, policy support and growing emphasis on cost-efficient and sustainable logistics.A key factor behind the railways' freight…
New Delhi, Aug 22 — The mandatory Aadhaar biometric update for children aged 5 to 17 years will remain free of cost until September 30, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has said, while urging parents and guardians to complete the process within the stipulated period.UIDAI has…