With 18 free trade agreements (FTAs) already in place and more expected in 2026, India should shift its focus from negotiating new deals to maximizing export benefits from existing ones, particularly in sectors such as electronics, engineering, and textiles, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The report highlighted that India’s…
With a limited-time offer on annual subscriptions, Google is aiming to attract new users in India by offering significant discounts on a number of Google One subscription plans. The promotion is exclusively for those who have never subscribed to Google One before. Existing members cannot access these reduced rates. The offer covers only annual plans,…
State-owned NBCC (India) Ltd has bought nearly 15,000 sq ft of land in Dubai for AED 15 million (Rs 37 crore) to develop a mixed-use project, as part of its plan to expand the real estate business overseas. In a regulatory filing on Wednesday, the company said that it has taken a step in the…
As part of the nationwide observance of Good Governance Week, grievance redressal camps were organized across several villages in South Andaman, bringing administrative services directly to the doorsteps of citizens. The initiative aimed to strengthen participatory governance by ensuring that residents in remote areas could access government services without having to travel long distances. Officials…
The Indian stock market benchmarks, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, ended lower on Wednesday, December 24, due to profit booking in select heavyweights, including Reliance and ICICI Bank, amid mixed global cues. The Sensex dropped 116 points, or 0.14%, to close at 85,408.70, while the Nifty 50 settled at 26,142.10, down 35 points, or…
For director Aditya Dhar, this year has been historic. In just 19 days after its debut, his most recent picture, Dhurandhar, broke box office records and solidified his status as one of 2025’s most successful directors. However, Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019), the movie that completely transformed his life, came before Dhurandhar. He met actress…
In 2025, India’s young sportswomen excelled across various disciplines, showcasing exceptional talent and resilience. Notable performances included Sree Charani’s control, Sheetal Devi’s grit, chess queen Divya Deshmukh’s strategic plays, and emerging stars such as Unnati Hooda and Tanvi Sharma in badminton, Suruchi in shooting, Ankita Bhagat challenging South Korea in archery, Preeti Panwar’s boxing prowess,…
Xiaomi has confirmed the launch of the Redmi Note 15 5G smartphone and the Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G tablet in India. The two devices will launch in India on January 6. The Redmi Note 15 5G is teased to come with a 108-megapixel MasterPixel sensor, and a 5,520mAh battery. The Redmi Pad 2 Pro…
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) does not expect a significant change in India’s GDP growth estimates after the release of the revised national accounts series in February next year, MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg said on Tuesday. “Too early to say on its impact on GDP numbers. In general, we don’t expect much…
National Kisan Divas 2025 was celebrated with enthusiasm at the ICAR–Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR–CIARI) on Tuesday, marking the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh, a staunch champion of farmers’ welfare. The event was organised to acknowledge and honour the vital contribution of farmers to society and national food security. Addressing the…
