New Delhi, July 26 — India has the potential to position itself as a global manufacturing and export hub for mining and construction equipment (MCE) by accelerating localisation, strengthening technology adoption, boosting research and development, and implementing supportive policy reforms, a…
New Delhi, July 26 — The leasing activity among Chennai’s mid-sized office spaces (50,000–100,000 sq ft) nearly doubled to 1.2 million square feet in the first half of 2026, compared to 0.6 million square feet in H1 2025.The share of mid-sized office transactions nearly tripled from 12 per cent to…
Mumbai, July 26 — The weakening of the global chip trade is a positive news for India as foreign portfolio investor (FPI) equity investment through July 24 stood at Rs 14,945 crore, of which Rs 3,167 crore was through exchanges and Rs 11,778 crore through the primary market.Debt inflows continue to…
Seoul, July 26 (Yonhap) The Korean won's real effective exchange rate fell to its lowest level in more than 17 years in June as the US dollar remained broadly strong, data showed on Sunday.According to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the won's real effective exchange rate (REER) stood…
Seoul, July 26 — South Korea's travel account posted a surplus for the third consecutive month in May, driven by an increase in foreign visitors, government data showed on Sunday.The travel account recorded a surplus of $220.5 million in May, compared with a deficit of $820.2 million a year…
Chennai, July 25 — The Tamil Nadu government is preparing to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Union government to adopt 'Anna Sahayata', an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled grievance redressal platform designed for beneficiaries of the Public Distribution System (PDS),…
New Delhi, July 25 — The government's approval for the Rs 7,145 crore Kanpur-Kabrai access-controlled highway is expected to significantly strengthen logistics, industrial connectivity and agricultural market access across Bundelkhand while reducing travel time and transportation costs in Central…
New Delhi, July 25 — Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) Chairman Ajay Seth on Saturday called for the complete removal of dark patterns from the insurance sector, saying transparent digital practices are essential to building consumer confidence and expanding insurance…
New Delhi, July 25 — The Centre's approval for the Rs 6,969.67 crore Dwarka Road Tunnel project is set to transform urban mobility in the National Capital Region (NCR) by easing traffic congestion, improving airport connectivity and providing a seamless link between West and South Delhi, an…
New Delhi, July 25 — Around 70 startups sought investments worth nearly Rs 1,500 crore at the second edition of ASSOCHAM Investor Connect, which brought together entrepreneurs, investors, corporates and policymakers to strengthen India's innovation-driven startup ecosystem, the industry body said…
New Delhi, July 25 — Union MoS for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr. Jitendra Singh on Saturday said the government’s focus on transparency, accountability and employee welfare resolved several legacy service‑related grievances that had remained pending for nearly 25 to 30…
New Delhi, July 25 — US-based AI giant OpenAI's chatbot ChatGPT faced a global technical disruption on Saturday, with more than 1,500 users reporting issues on the platform.As of around 3 pm, Downdetector recorded 1,535 user reports, indicating widespread problems with ChatGPT services.According to…
New Delhi, July 25 — The government on Saturday urged passengers to verify the correct website of ‘Air Suvidha 2.0’ carefully before sharing any personal or travel-related information, as certain fraudulent websites are misleading people.The Ministry of Civil Aviation said that that certain…
Mumbai, July 25 — India’s first hydrogen train -- an indigenous 10‑coach model that emits only water vapour -- successfully travelled over 1,200 kilometres while saving over 3,200 litres of diesel consumption, an official statement said on Saturday.The hydrogen train generates electricity onboard…
New Delhi, July 25 — The government remained closely engaged with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) throughout the Section 301 investigation over forced labour and as a result of these sustained efforts, India has been placed in the lower tier of additional tariffs under the final…
New Delhi, July 25 — The India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) can help bilateral trade trajectory expand from $58 billion in 2025-26 to $115 billion by 2030, along with the possible creation of 7-10 lakh new employment opportunities, according to a new Assocham study.The India-UK FTA, which is now…
New Delhi, July 25 — Large office transactions accounted for 59 per cent of India’s total office leasing volume of 48 million sq ft in the first half of 2026, underscoring continued preference from large occupiers for Grade A assets, a report said on Saturday.The report from Knight Frank India said…
New Delhi, July 25 — The government on Saturday announced the commencement of drilling of the first appraisal well in the Mahanadi Offshore Basin, describing the occasion as "the beginning of a new chapter in India's journey towards energy security".According to Minister for Petroleum and Natural…
New Delhi, July 25 — A comprehensive Rs 69,725 crore package has been approved to strengthen domestic shipbuilding capacity, maritime financing and skilling as part of measures to revamp India's shipbuilding industry, the government has said.The package includes a Shipbuilding Financial Assistance…
San Francisco, July 25 — South Korean conglomerates and global tech giants, including Nvidia, have agreed to pursue a series of cooperation projects that together are worth $950 billion, a senior presidential official said.The projects include a long-term deal under which SK Group will supply $750…
New Delhi, July 25 — The Start‑up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) supported 4.32 lakh rural enterprises by June-end, and delivered notable gains in profitability, incomes and social inclusion of entrepreneurs of disadvantaged sections of society, the government said on Saturday.Under…