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India to have 126 doppler radars by 2026 as govt ramps up weather monitoring
New Delhi, April 26: The Doppler Weather Radar network is set to rise from the current 37 operational radars to 73 by 2025-26, and further to 126 by 2026, the government has said.
Apple may shift entire iPhone assembly for US to India by next year: Report
New Delhi, April 25: Apple is reportedly planning to shift the entire assembly of iPhones sold in the United States to India by as early as next year.
Assam: PIB organises workshop on upcoming WAVES 2025 summit
Guwahati, April 24: Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Thursday conducted a workshop with media professionals from Guwahati to provide an overview of the upcoming World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025.
India's M&A and PE deals surge 204 pc to $5.3 billion in Q1: Report
New Delhi, April 24: India’s deals landscape in Q1 2025 reflected a strong rebound in investor sentiment, with 67 deals valued at $5.3 billion marking a notable uptick in both volume and value over Q4 2024 and Q1 2024, according to the Grant Thornton Bharat report released on Thursday.
India proves to be high-growth market for consumer products MNCs: Report
New Delhi, April 24: India is quickly shedding its reputation as a daunting emerging market and is delivering superior returns to winning global consumer products companies, a new report said on Thursday.
Nagaland: Consultative meet to discuss FMR, Protected Area Permit
Kohima, April 23: A crucial Consultative Meeting would be held on April 30 to discuss the Free Movement Regime (FMR) across the India-Myanmar border and Protected Area Permit (PAP) in Nagaland, among other issues, officials said here on Wednesday.
India, Saudi Arabia deepen ties in education, trade corridors, and global coordination
Riyadh, April 23: India and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties across education, connectivity, global economic coordination, and regional peace, as outlined in the joint statement issued at the conclusion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State Visit to the Kingdom.
Pope Francis contributed in every field of life, says Church leader in Lucknow
Lucknow, April 22: A Church leader in Lucknow remembered the legacy of compassion of Pope Francis following his demise on Monday morning, with prayers being offered worldwide.
Heatwave intensifies in Bihar, IMD issues yellow alert for 31 districts
Patna, April 22: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for 31 districts as hot weather conditions continue to rise in Bihar.
Govt directs Google to remove Chinese app for showing wrong map of India
New Delhi, April 21: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), along with the Survey of India (SoI), has directed US tech giant Google to remove the Chinese chat app 'Ablo' from its Play Store, as the app is not correct in its depiction of India's territorial borders.
MoS Margherita discusses strengthening trade, semiconductor collaboration with Malaysian Minister
Kuala Lumpur, April 20: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Sunday met Malaysia's Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry YB Liew Chin Tong and discussed ways to strengthen trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two nations.
Working with select partners on IMEC: Foreign Secy assures progress hasn't frozen despite conflicts
New Delhi, April 19: Despite the ongoing regional security situation, India remains committed to the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) initiative, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Saturday adding that despite regional conflicts, progress on the initiative has not frozen and work continues on select partners on the initiative.
MoS Margherita interacts with Indian diaspora in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, April 19: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Saturday held talks with the Indian community in Malaysia and appreciated their contributions in strengthening India-Malaysia relations.
MoS Margherita holds talks with Dy Minister in Malaysia PM's Dept of law
Kuala Lumpur, April 19: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita held talks with YB Kulasegaran Murugeson, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) at Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.
MoS Margherita interacts with leading business community in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, April 19: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita interacted with the leading business community in Malaysia, led by a Consortium of Indian Industries in Malaysia (CIIM) and Malaysia-India Business Council (MIBC).
India wrap up Asian U18 Athletics Championships with 11 medals
Dammam, April 19: Team India finished the Asian U18 Athletics Championships 2025 with a total of 11 medals (one gold, five silver and five bronze) as the tournament concluded in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, as per the Olympics.com.
MoS Margherita says Batik a potential for India-Malaysia collaboration
Kuala Lumpur, April 18: Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita on Friday visited JadiBatek, one of the largest batik handicraft center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Apple's China smartphone shipments fall 9 pc in Q1 amid rising trade tensions
New Delhi, April 18: Apple's smartphone shipments in China dropped by 9 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 to 9.8 million iPhones, down from over 10.7 million a year earlier, according to latest data from global market research firm IDC.
MoS Margherita holds talks with Malaysian Deputy Foreign Minister
Kuala Lumpur, April 18: Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Friday held talks with Malaysian Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad bin Alamin.
Delhi Airport issues advisory on potential flight delays amid changing wind patterns
New Delhi, April 18: The Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi has issued a public advisory cautioning passengers about possible flight delays on Friday afternoon due to shifting wind patterns in its surrounding areas.
Smartphones become India's top export in first 10 months of FY25: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, April 17: In a historic achievement, smartphones emerged as India’s largest export category in the first 10 months of FY25 -- marking a major success story under the government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Thursday.
Operation Brahma: Quake-hit Myanmar continues to receive relief aid from India
Yangon, April 17: Continuing with its humanitarian assistance to earthquake-hit Myanmar under Operation Brahma, India has sent an additional consignment of relief material that was handed over by Indian Ambassador to Myanmar Abhay Thakur to Mandalay Chief Minister Myo Aung in the presence of diaspora leaders of Mandalay and Sagaing.
India poised to become trusted bridge of global connectivity through India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, April 17: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, addressed the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) High-Level Roundtable on Connectivity and Economic Growth in New Delhi on Wednesday, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a release on Wednesday.
India dispatches 50 tonnes of pre-fabricated offices to Myanmar under Operation Brahma
New Delhi, April 16: India continues its humanitarian outreach to Myanmar under Operation Brahma after last month's quake, dispatching 20 pre-fabricated office structures weighing around 50 tonnes to Naypyidaw via Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft on Tuesday.
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel unveils Rs 60,000 crore plan for green steel drive in India
Mumbai, April 16: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) India has announced a Rs 60,000 crore investment plan to expand capacity, enhance scrap processing, and scale up renewable energy use as part of the drive to qualify for the three-star rating under the government’s new carbon emission standards, company officials said.
Neha Sharma gets lost in time amidst serenity of Maldives
Mumbai, April 16: Actress Neha Sharma is enjoying a dreamy holiday abreast with the serenity of Maldives. The actress appeared lost in time amidst the calm blue waters of the country. On Wednesday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a photo dump from her trip to the archipelagic state.
India can clock $25 bn in exports, create 35 lakh jobs in hand and power tools sector: Report
New Delhi, April 15: India has the potential to capture a larger share of the global trade market for power and hand tools, targeting $25 billion in exports over the next decade, which could create approximately 35 lakh jobs by achieving a 10 per cent market share in power tools and 25 per cent in hand tools, a NITI Aayog report showed on Tuesday.
2025 Southwest Monsoon likely to be above normal, says IMD's Long Range Forecast
New Delhi, April 15: The seasonal rainfall during the Southwest Monsoon (June to September) over the country as a whole this year is most likely to be above normal, at over 104 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA), the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Tuesday.
Global trade market for power and hand tools worth USD 100 billion is projected to reach USD 190 billion by 2035
New Delhi, April 15: The global trade market for power and hand tools, currently valued at approximately USD 100 billion, is projected to grow significantly, reaching around USD 190 billion by 2035, according to a report by NITI Aayog.
70 pc upcoming malls in India to be of superior grade quality by 2026: Report
Mumbai, April 15: India's retail real estate sector is going through a major transformation as over 70 per cent of the 12.3 million square feet of new Grade A mall space expected in 2025 and 2026 will be of Superior Grade (A+), a new report said on Tuesday.
Production of Apple iPhones in India surges 60 pc to Rs 1.89 lakh crore in 2024-25
New Delhi, April 19: Apple India has recorded a 60 per cent jump in iPhone production from its Indian supply chain with a turnover close to Rs 1.89 lakh crore during the financial year ended March 31, 2025, according to industry data.
Doctors should lead Fit India Movement, promote wellness, preventive care: Union Minister
New Delhi, April 12: Doctors are torchbearers of the Fit India Movement, said Union Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, asking them to promote wellness and preventive care in the country.
India's auto component industry to hit USD 145 billion by 2030, exports to triple: NITI Aayog
New Delhi, April 12: India's top policy think tank body NITI Aayog has envisions the country's automotive component production growing to USD 145 billion by 2030, with exports tripling from USD 20 billion to USD 60 billion.
India did right in semiconductors, 20% of global workforce here: Semiconductor Industry Association CEO John Neuffer
New Delhi, April 11: India is rapidly emerging as a significant player in the global semiconductor landscape, transitioning from a stronghold in chip design to taking steps toward manufacturing according to John Neuffer, President and CEO of the Semiconductor Industry Association.
India's automotive component production to reach $145 bn by 2030: NITI Aayog
New Delhi, April 11: The country's automotive component production is set to grow to $145 billion by 2030, with exports tripling from $20 billion to $60 billion, while generating 2-2.5 million new employment opportunities, a NITI Aayog report projected on Friday.
MoS Defence review preparedness of Assam Rifles, security along India-Myanmar border
Imphal, April 10: The Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, who was on a two-day visit to trouble-torn Manipur, held a comprehensive review of the operational and administrative preparedness of Assam Rifles battalions in the region.
Sensex soars over 1,000 points as Trump's tariff pause sparks global market rally
Mumbai, April 11: Indian stock markets opened sharply higher on Friday, following a strong rally in the US markets on Wednesday.
India's electronics manufacturing value addition jumps to 70%, set to reach 90% by FY27
New Delhi, April 11: India is strengthening its position as a global manufacturing hub, with value addition in electronics manufacturing having increased from 30 per cent to around 70 per cent, and is projected to reach 90 per cent by FY27, according to Axis Capital report.
US companies may relocate from China to India, say exporters
New Delhi, April 10: Indian export leaders are optimistic that the ongoing US-China trade tensions could create significant opportunities for India in both trade and foreign investment, according to statements from key industry figures.
Operation Brahma: Indian engineers conduct site assessment in quake-hit Myanmar, doctors provide medical aid
Yangon, April 10: Extending its humanitarian assistance to quake-hit Myanmar under Operation Brahma, a team of Indian safety and demolition engineers on Thursday conducted a comprehensive assessment of earthquake-affected sites in Mandalay and the capital city of Naypyidaw.