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News Edition Desk comprises a team of seasoned journalists dedicated to delivering the latest and most impactful news from India's dynamic business landscape. Specialising in in-depth reports on markets, corporate affairs, the economy, and policy, their coverage provides critical insights for investors and business leaders alike.

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Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal (Photo/X)BusinessBreaking
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India-US trade deal near finalisation: Piyush Goyal

Speaking to media Goyal said, some members of the US trade negotiation team have arrived in India, and both sides will start the discussions with aim to finalise the most awaited bilateral trade deal.

French President Emmanuel Macron with SoftBank’s CEO, Masayoshi Son (Photo/@EmmanuelMacron)BusinessBreaking
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Masayoshi Son meets Macron to formalise €45 billion investment in France's AI infrastructure

Addressing the media, Son said they will invest 75 billion euros for the AI data center. President Macron called this deal historic; let's take a look.

China's electronics firm Maxhub (Photo/NewsEdition)Business
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Electronics firm Maxhub opens Noida experience centre to boost localisation efforts

The company said that the Centre will serve as a hub for partner enablement, customer engagement, and innovation, driving value across the entire ecosystem.

National Stock Exchange (NSE) (File Photo)BusinessBreaking
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Indian stock markets extend losing streak for fourth consecutive session

Market analyst Ajit Mishra – SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd said that the investor sentiment remained under pressure due to persistent foreign institutional selling following the MSCI rebalancing-related outflows witnessed last week.

Representative trade image (Image:Pexels)Business
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How duty-free access under India-Oman CEPA could boost trade

The India-Oman CEPA provides duty-free access for 99.38% of India's exports by value, covering more than 98% of Oman's tariff lines, making it one of the most comprehensive market-access arrangements secured by India in the Gulf region.

West Bengal cabinet (Photo/DD)PoliticsBreaking
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West Bengal cabinet expands with induction of 35 new ministers

West Bengal cabinet was expanded today with the induction of 35 new ministers at a swearing-in ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Kolkata.

Commercial LPG at ₹3,113: How latest price hike could affect consumersPoliticsBreaking
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Commercial LPG at ₹3,113: How latest price hike could affect consumers

Oil marketing companies raised the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder by ₹42 from June 1, taking the retail price in Delhi to ₹3,113 per cylinder.

DRDO successfully tests high-calibre bomb (Photo credit: Pexels)PoliticsBreaking
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DRDO successfully tests high-calibre bomb at TBRL facility in Haryana

A high-calibre bomb was successfully tested today at the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL)-a facility of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)-located in Ramgarh in the Panchkula district of Haryana. The test was conducted amidst comprehensive security arrangements and under the supervision of senior officials from the Air Force.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo:X/handle)WorldBreaking
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India-Australia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue to focus on defence and security cooperation

The meeting is expected to further strengthen bilateral defence relations, enhance strategic trust and cooperation, promote stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region and identify new areas of collaborations in defence and security.

Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (Photo credit:IISS)WorldBreaking
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Japan seeks India-hosted Quad defence ministers' talks

Responding to a question at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Koizumi said, "Recently, Japan's foreign minister, Motegi (Toshimitsu Motegi) visited India to have Quad meeting with foreign ministers. It would be great if we can have that among defense ministers too."

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) (File photo)PoliticsBreaking
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CBSE says OnMark portal vulnerabilities contained; Here's full story so far

In a post on X, CBSE said it had been closely monitoring security weaknesses flagged in the public domain and had deployed cybersecurity experts from various government agencies and Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) to strengthen the system.

Operational readiness top priority for Indian Navy to secure economic interest: Admiral SwaminathanPoliticsBreaking
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Operational readiness top priority for Indian Navy to secure economic interest: Admiral Swaminathan

Chief of the Naval Staff further added that Indian Navy's efforts towards Atmnirbharta (Self-dependence) and indenisation will remain his focus area.

India's Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) NS Raja Subramani (Photo/DD)PoliticsBreaking
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Indian military to modernize through startups, industry and academia: CDS Subramani

Addressing the media in the national capital today, he said that innovation in thought and action will drive the future capability development of India's Armed Forces.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo/X)PoliticsBreaking
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Indian Navy forced Pakistan to remain confined during Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister said, the Indian Navy was deployed in the Arabian Sea with full preparedness and strength, maintaining constant pressure on the adversary.

Violence breaks out across Paris (Photo/X)WorldBreaking
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Violence breaks out across Paris following PSG victory; Latest update

According to the French Interior Ministry, 416 people were detained nationwide, including 280 arrests in Paris. Clashes broke out near the Parc des Princes stadium as supporters confronted police, who responded with tear gas after fireworks and projectiles were thrown at officers.

Cotton Crop (Photo/Pexels)BusinessBreaking
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Centre waives customs duty on cotton imports till October 31

According to the Ministry of Textiles, the decision has been taken during the cotton off-season to balance the interests of cotton farmers and the entire cotton value chain.

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel IndiaBusiness
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ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India secures first-ever strategic investment plan approval under PM-SETU

The approval marks the first-ever Strategic Investment Plan to be cleared under PM-SETU and makes Andhra Pradesh the first State to operationalize an industry partnership under the scheme.

Digi Yatra (File photo)PoliticsBreaking
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Digi Yatra crosses 10 crore journeys across 38 Airports

The platform has also recorded over 2.4 crore downloads on Android and iOS devices, making it one of the world's fastest-growing digital aviation initiatives.

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar (Photo Credit: IISS)WorldBreaking
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India signs BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam, Indonesia agreement in final stages: Defence Secretary

Responding to a question on the export of BrahMos missiles to countries in Southeast Asia, Kumar said Vietnam's agreement had already been signed, although it may not yet have been publicly announced.

Representative image (Photo/Pexels)Business
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ConsumerX Ventures launches Rs 150-crore fund for early-stage consumer startups

According to the company, the fund aims to support founders during the initial stages of building their businesses, when access to institutional capital and operational support is often limited.

CCPA imposes ₹7 lakh penalty on coaching centre over misleading UPSC advertisementPolitics
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CCPA imposes ₹7 lakh penalty on coaching centre over misleading UPSC advertisement

The decision was taken to protect and promote the rights of consumers as a class and to ensure that no false or misleading advertisement is made in respect of any goods or services in contravention of the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (Photo credit: US Defence Dept.)WorldBreaking
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US Defence Secretary calls India a ‘critical anchor’ in South Asia

Speaking on the Indo-Pacific security landscape, Hegseth said, "And in South Asia, India is a critical anchor to hold the line. A powerful India acting in its own self-interest advances our shared goal of maintaining a balance of power across the region."

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (Photo credit: US Defense/X)WorldBreaking
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"Era of US subsidising defense of wealthy nations is over," says US Defence Secretary

Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Hegseth said Washington is seeking "partners, not protectorates," emphasizing that future alliances must be built on shared responsibility rather than dependence on American military power.

Germany’s Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann (Photo credit: DD)Business
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"Need to get independent from fossil fuel”: German Envoy Ackermann

The German envoy said Germany is investing heavily in India, with nearly 2,000 German companies operating in the country and the number continuing to grow.

Illegal foreigners to face action (Photo/MEA)WorldBreaking
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Illegal foreigners to face action: MEA

The statement from the government comes as Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing will be visiting India starting May 30.

Representative Image (IMD)PoliticsBreaking
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Most parts of the country to get respite from severe heat for next two days

The India Meterological Department IMD has said that the prevailing heat wave have abated from most parts of Northwestern parts of the country.

Nagaland’s Rajya Sabha MP, S Phangnon Konyak (Photo/SansadTV)Politics
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Rajya Sabha MP S Phangnon Konyak flays assault of minor in Dimapur

Condemning the incident in the strongest terms, the MP stated that such heinous and inhuman acts have no place in a civilized society and must be collectively denounced by every responsible citizen.

India signs MoU with Intel, 3DGS Inc (Photo credit:Pexels)BusinessBreaking
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India partners with Intel, 3DGS Inc for $3.3 billion chip packaging facility

The project, with an estimated investment of approximately USD 3.3 billion, represents one of the largest high-technology manufacturing investments in the country.

Cuba warns of rising US military threat (Photo credit:@DiazCanelB)WorldBreaking
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Cuba warns of rising US military threat as talks stall

As Cuba–US tensions escalate, Cuba’s Deputy Foreign Minister Josefina Vidal said the risk of US military aggression against the island is growing as negotiations between the two countries stagnate.

Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (Photo:PIB)BusinessBreaking
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India’s LPG production hits record high of 92 TMT per day: Petroleum Ministry

Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Sharma said that the Government maintains adequate stocks of diesel, LPG, natural gas, and crude oil, with all refineries operating at optimum levels.

US Vice President JD Vance (Photo credit: @JDVance)WorldBreaking
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US says close to Iran deal, claims major strategic gains

Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Vance said the U.S. has already weakened Iran’s conventional military capabilities and could further limit its nuclear programme over the long term.

IMD warns of below-normal rainfall in JunePoliticsBreaking
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IMD warns of below-normal rainfall in June

Addressing a press conference, Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences M Ravichandran said the country is likely to receive rainfall below 92 per cent of the long-period average.

India installs 40 lakh rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar Scheme (Photo/RenewSys)PoliticsBreaking
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India expands clean energy push with 40 lakh rooftop solar installations

In a social media post, Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said that 40 lakh households have now been empowered with rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar scheme.

INS Sudarshini (Photo/X/NewsonAir)World
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INS Sudarshini reaches Antigua after historic trans-Atlantic voyage

The ship was received by Honorary Consul General of India to Antigua and Barbuda Vijay Tewani and Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff Brig Telbert Benjamin.

Amarnath Yatra (Photo/PIB)PoliticsBreaking
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Centre nod to 670 CAPF Companies for Amarnath Yatra

The Centre will deploy 670 CAPF companies for the 57-day Amarnath Yatra beginning July 3 amid heightened security measures across Jammu and Kashmir.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal and Canada's Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu (Photo/X/Piyushgoyal)BusinessBreaking
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India, Canada launch trade and investment forum to boost business ties

India and Canada also emphasized the importance of enhancing connectivity between the two countries — including people‑to‑people ties, business mobility, and direct commercial linkages — as essential enablers of expanded trade and investment.

Western disturbance brings rain across north India (Photo/PB)Politics
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Monsoon 2026: Western disturbance brings rain across north India

India’s weather department also warned of thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds across parts of northern India, with scattered to fairly widespread rainfall likely over Northeast India.

India’s lunar ambitions achieved another scientific milestone (Photo/PB)PoliticsBreaking
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Chandrayaan-2 finds evidence of ice near moon’s south pole

Chandrayaan-2 data reveals strong evidence of subsurface water-ice beneath lunar South Pole craters, boosting prospects for future human missions.

Railway adds extra coaches to Jammu-Rajdhani (Photo/RailMitra)PoliticsBreaking
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Railway adds extra coaches to Jammu-Rajdhani, other trains to ease summer rush

According to the department, one additional Third AC coach will be temporarily attached to Train Number 12426 Jammu Tawi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express from June 6th to 12th.

Karnataka’s Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar (Photo/DKShivakumar/X)Politics
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India’s silicon valley set for leadership change as DK Shivakumar emerges CM face

The Congress Party is expected to announce the formation of the next government soon in New Delhi, as Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar are reaching the national capital from Jaipur.

Kazipet Rail manufacturing unit to begin manufacturingPolitics
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Kazipet Rail manufacturing unit to begin manufacturing intercity trains soon

These trains will be deployed throughout the country for short distance travel. They will have frequent stops. These trains will typically run for about 300 km.

India, Korea fast-track CEPA upgrade talks (Photo/PIB)World
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India, Korea fast-track CEPA upgrade talks to boost bilateral trade

India and Korea aim to achieve a modernised and mutually beneficial agreement that supports the shared vision of balanced bilateral trade and enhanced cooperation.

PM Narendra Modi with Australian PM Anthony Albanese (Photo/Official handle)WorldBreaking
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"I will have privilege of hosting PM Modi soon," says Australian PM Albanese

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Australia during his address to Parliament.

OMCs bleed Rs 550 crore daily on petrol, diesel & LPG salesBusinessBreaking
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Despite 4 fuel price hikes, OMCs bleed Rs 550 crore daily on petrol, diesel & LPG sales

The Ministry of Petroleum and & Natural Gas said that It has been observed that Private Oil Marketing Companies are experiencing a decline of approximately 38% in HSD offtake during the current month, across both retail outlets and bulk customers due to higher rates fixed by them.

Aastha Dhingra, Clinical PsychologistExpert Edit
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Twisha Sharma Death: When will we stop waiting for the last attempt?

Why do we only start discussing mental health after someone dies?

Online gaming, fantasy sports (Photo/Pexels)BusinessBreaking
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SC upholds 28% GST on online gaming, fantasy sports platforms

The apex court ruled that when real money is involved in any game, it can be treated similarly to betting or gambling for taxation purposes. The court also clarified that merely calling a game “skill-based” does not exempt it from GST liability.

Centre approves continuation of SARTHAK PDSPolitics
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Centre approves continuation of SARTHAK PDS scheme with ₹25,530 crore outlay

The CCEA has also decided to revise the norms of Central assistance for meeting expenditure incurred by States/UTs intra-state movement & handling of foodgrains and FPS dealers’ margin and continuation of the existing funding pattern of Central Assistance.

Byju Raveendran, the founder of edtech startup Byju'sBusiness
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Byju Raveendran sentenced to 6 months in jail by Singapore court; calls case ‘pressure tactic’

Responding to the judgment, Ravindran said, "I am disappointed that the recent Singapore court matter has been pursued and reported in a manner that creates a misleading impression about me, especially at a time when all key parties have almost concluded the settlement discussions."

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal with Industry stakeholders (Photo/X)

India, Canada reaffirm goal to boost bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030

The day began with Piyush Goyal delivering the keynote address at the Canada–India Building Bridges event hosted by Global Affairs Canada, CII, and ASSOCHAM at the World Trade Centre Toronto.

India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish (Photo/IndiaUNMission)World
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UN Security Council must be a living instrument, not a fossil: India

Speaking in a UN session, India’s Permanent Representative said, "A critical challenge the UN faces today is one of double standards."

US trade team to visit New Delhi next week to finalise India deal: GreerBusinessBreaking
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US trade team to visit New Delhi next week to finalise India deal: Greer

Speaking about ongoing discussions with New Delhi, Greer further stated that he may soon meet Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to conclude negotiations.

former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan (Photo/Sourced)PoliticsBreaking
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ED raids former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s residence in Exalogic-CMRL Case

According to sources, the searches are being conducted in multiple locations across Kannur, Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi as part of the agency’s ongoing probe into alleged financial irregularities.

US President Donald Trump (Photo/NewsonAir)WorldBreaking
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Donald Trump slams WSJ, CNN, NYT again over Iran war amid rising tensions

Accusing the outlets of spreading “fake news,” Trump alleged that sections of the media were deliberately distorting narratives surrounding the Iran crisis.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning (Photo/Social media/X)WorldBreaking
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China slams QUAD meet in Delhi, opposes ‘bloc confrontation’

Reacting to the meeting, Chinese spokesperson Mao Ning also criticised the formation of exclusive groupings and warned against bloc confrontation in the Indo-Pacific region.

MeitY launches 'Investors Support' portal to support investors (Photo/Pexels)Business
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MeitY launches 'Investors Support' portal to support investors

According to the release by the Ministry of Electronics & IT, so far, 12 Fab/Packaging projects have been approved along with 24 semiconductor design projects, under the Semicon India Programme.

Quad partners — India, the United States, Japan and Australia (File photo/SJaishankar)WorldBreaking
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Quad unveils $20 billion push for critical minerals supply chain security in New Delhi

According to the joint framework, the Quad partners intend to work together through coordinated investment and economic policy tools to support mining, processing and recycling of critical minerals, while reducing supply chain vulnerabilities.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge (Photo/Congress)PoliticsBreaking
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‘Crude cheaper, fuel costlier’: Kharge targets Modi govt over rising petrol, diesel prices

In a post on X, Kharge compared fuel prices and crude oil rates between 2014 and 2026, alleging that the Centre was continuing its “profiteering” at the cost of common citizens.

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Photo/DD)BusinessBreaking
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India, US sign critical minerals, rare earths supply chain pact

US Secretary of State announced two major initiatives aimed at strengthening maritime security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, including the launch of the Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Cooperation Initiative.

Centre notifies National Sports Governance Board Rules and National Sports Tribunal RulesPolitics
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Centre notifies National Sports Governance Board Rules and National Sports Tribunal Rules

The National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules, 2026 provide for the composition of the Board, term of office of the Chairperson and Members, salary, allowances and other conditions of service, as well as the powers and functions of the Board.

CNG prices hiked by Rs 2 in Delhi-NCRPoliticsBreaking
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CNG prices hiked by Rs 2 in Delhi-NCR; Rate in national capital rises to Rs 83.09/kg

Following the latest revision, compressed natural gas (CNG) in Delhi will now cost Rs 83.09 per kg.

India PE/VC investments hit 29-month lowBusiness
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India PE/VC investments hit 29-month low, fall 51% in April: Report

The report highlights that April recorded US$2.7 billion in PE/VC investments, marking a 49% year‑on‑year decline from US$5.3 billion in April 2025 and a 51% month-on-month drop compared to US$5.5 billion in March 2026.

Legendary actor Dharmendra (Images source: Instagram/ @aapkadharam)EntertainmentBreaking
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Legendary actor Dharmendra honoured posthumously with Padma Vibhushan

Veteran actor and BJP MP Hema Malini received the Padma Vibhushan on behalf of her late husband and legendary actor Dharmendra at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

India’s fertilizer stocks sufficient (Photo/Sourced)PoliticsBreaking
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India’s fertilizer stocks sufficient at 200.12 lakh MT ahead of Kharif season: Govt

The availability of fertilizer is over 51% of the annual assessment requirement of 390.54 lakh metric tons, the top government official said.

India's 40% crude, 90% LPG, 65% gas imports hit by West Asia crisis: GovtBusinessBreaking
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India's 40% crude, 90% LPG, 65% gas imports hit by West Asia crisis: Govt

Sharma's remarks highlight growing concerns over supply disruptions and rising energy security challenges for the country.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (Photo/X Handle)BusinessBreaking
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Fuel import duty cut to cost govt ₹1 lakh crore in FY27, says Sitharaman

Amid fuel supply constraints arising due to the Iran-US war, the Centre has trimmed its excise duty on fuel import by Rs 10 per litre.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (Photo/X)BusinessBreaking
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FM Sitharaman urges SIDBI, banks to customize loan repayment structures for SMEs

Addressing the SIDBI Foundation Day Programme in Mumbai, Union Finance Minister said, "My message to SIDBI and to every banker here is that standard products cannot serve non-standard businesses."

Congress MP B Manickam Tagore (File photo)PoliticsBreaking
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‘Loss flows to you, profit stays with them’: Congress MP Manickam Tagore slams Centre over fuel price hike

Reacting to the latest increase in petrol and diesel prices, the Virudhunagar MP said the government’s argument that OMCs were suffering losses had been “demolished” by the companies’ financial performance in recent years.

Fuel shock continues (Photo file)PoliticsBreaking
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Fuel shock continues: Petrol, diesel prices hiked again; 4th increase in 2 weeks

The latest revision has pushed petrol prices above the Rs 100-mark in all four metro cities, while diesel rates continued to edge closer to the century mark in several cities.

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor (Photo: @USAmbIndia)WorldBreaking
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Donald Trump praises PM Modi, says ‘I love Prime Minister'

During the call, Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and highlighted the growing ties between India and the United States.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Photo/X)BusinessBreaking
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US visa reforms not India-specific, part of migration overhaul: Marco Rubio on H1B visa

Rubio said the United States is currently dealing with the consequences of a large-scale migration crisis, which prompted the administration to reform its immigration framework.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Photo/X)WorldBreaking
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US ties with Pakistan don't come at expense of India partnership: Marco Rubio

The US Secretary of State stressed that Washington’s engagement with Islamabad should not be viewed as undermining its growing strategic alliance with New Delhi.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (File photo)WorldBreaking
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India’s 'multi-alignment' strategy reflects expanding global interests: EAM Jaishankar

Speaking during a joint press briefing with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Jaishankar said India’s diplomatic engagements are shaped by practical interests and the changing global order.

Air Force Special Forces operatives of ‘Garud’ force (Photo/Ministry of Defence)Politics
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IAF’s elite garud force gets new special operations commandos

The Commandant of Garud Regimental Training Centre received the Chief Guest and briefed on various training aspects.

Saudi Arabia joins International Big Cat Alliance; 1st summit postponedWorld
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Saudi Arabia joins International Big Cat Alliance; 1st summit postponed

The First International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit was scheduled to be held in New Delhi on 1st June 2026. However, the date has been postponed, said the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in a release on May 22.

68th session of Asian Productivity Organisation concludesPolitics
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68th session of Asian Productivity Organisation concludes

The Asian Productivity Organization established the APO Accreditation Body (APO-AB) to assess and accredit Certification Bodies for Productivity Specialists among APO member economies.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Photo/X handle)WorldBreaking
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Marco Rubio lands in India; What his visit means amid trade deal buzz

During the visit, the US Secretary of State is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss key aspects of the India-U.S. partnership.

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for third time in 10 days (File photo)PoliticsBreaking
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Petrol, diesel prices hiked for third time in 10 days; Check latest rates

The latest revision follows consecutive increases over the past week amid rising global crude oil prices and pressure on oil marketing companies.

Flags of India and EthiopiaWorld
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India and Ethiopia sign bilateral accession protocol for Ethiopia’s WTO membership in Geneva

The agreement was fast-tracked and concluded under the guidance of Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal.

PM Narendra Modi with President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides (Photo/X handle)WorldBreaking
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India seeks to double investment targets with Cyprus after India-EU FTA

PM Narendra Modi said the strategic partnership between India and Cyprus will unlock capital for commerce by connecting the financial and services hubs of both nations.

1 lakh engineering jobs expected from India’s data centre sector: SinghBusiness
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1 lakh engineering jobs expected from India’s data centre sector: Singh

Dr Jitendra Singh further said that India is entering a decisive phase where data centres, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum technologies and next-generation digital infrastructure will shape the future global economic order.

Highway (Representative Photo)Politics
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NHAI to boost national highway infrastructure; Signs MoU with Norway’s NGI

The MoU aims to leverage advanced international expertise to support planning, design, assessment and monitoring of critical infrastructure projects in the areas of tunnel construction, slope stability analysis, monitoring of slopes as well as institutional capacity building.

Government intensifies LPG black market crackdownPoliticsBreaking
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5,000 raids in 3 days: Government intensifies LPG black market crackdown

For commercial LPG, priority has been given to hospitals, educational institutions. Besides this, priority has also been given to pharma, steel, automobile, seed, agriculture, etc.

Representative Image of India-USWorld
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India and America are working as natural partners says Commerce Minister

Addressing the Annual Leadership Summit of the American Chamber of Commerce in New Delhi, the Minister said the partnership between the two countries is strengthened by mutual trust and shared economic interests.

Cockroach Janta Party’s X account withheld in IndiaPoliticsBreaking
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Cockroach Janta Party account blocked on X; Know why?

The Instagram account of Cockroach Janta Party version hit 11 million followers more than ruling BJP which has about 8.8 million followers.

Delhi-NCR auto strikePoliticsBreaking
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Delhi-NCR auto strike: Where commuters will face maximum auto shortage today

The AIMTC called a strike in protest of the Delhi Government's proposed ban on non-Delhi-registered BS-IV commercial vehicles from November 2026.

PM Narendra Modi and Italy's President Giorgia Meloni (Photo/Sourced)BusinessBreaking
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PM Modi’s Melody gift to Meloni triggers surprise rally in unrelated Parle stock

The market participants in the Indian stock markets started buying stocks of Parle Industries, thinking they were investing in the Parle Melody company, which is actually engaged in engaged in infrastructure, real estate development, and waste management/recycling.

Bharat Mandapam New Delhi (File/Photo)Politics
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India to host 68th session of Asian Productivity Organization governing body in New Delhi

The inaugural session on 21 May 2026 will be attended by Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal.

Helle Lyng, a Norwegian Journalist who questioned PM Narendra Modi (Photo/Sourced)WorldBreaking
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Helle Lyng claims her Instagram, Facebook accounts suspended

Norwegian Journalist Lyng further added in a post on social media platform X that she is not able to log-in to the Meta-owned social media platforms.

Norwegian journalist, Helle Lyng (Photo/Helle Lyng)World
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Who is Helle Lyng? Norwegian journalist’s question to PM Modi sparks global debate

The moment unfolded as the press interaction was concluding and PM Modi was leaving the venue. As reporters called out questions, Lyng raised her voice and asked, “Why don’t you take questions from the freest press in the world?”

Petrol, diesel price hike (Image/File)PoliticsBreaking
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Petrol, diesel prices raised by up to 96 paise per litre, second hike in a week

In a major blow to the consumers, prices of petrol and diesel have been hiked by 90 paise per litre on Tuesday.

Amazon India logoBusiness
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Amazon India to deploy 1,000 Eicher electric trucks for Amazon Now operations

These vehicles will move goods between Amazon’s fulfilment hubs, typically located in the outskirts of the city and Amazon Now micro-fulfilment centres located closer to customers.

Finance Ministry (Photo/File)PoliticsBreaking
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Fin Min directs PSU bank chiefs, insurers to tighten spending, cut expenses

The government has also directed Chairmen, Managing Directors, and Chief Executives Officers (CEOs) of all government banks and government insurance companies to refrain from going on the foreign tours.

GE Aerospace invests Rs 100 crore in Pune facility (Photo/File)BusinessBreaking
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GE Aerospace invests Rs 100 crore in Pune facility; total investment crosses Rs 510 crore

This latest investment builds on the Rs 410 Crore announced over the last two years, bringing GE Aerospace’s total investment in the Pune facility to more than Rs 510 Crore over three years.

Defense Minister, Rajnath Singh (Photo/File)PoliticsBreaking
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Rajnath Singh begins two-nation Asia tour to strengthen strategic defence ties

In a post on X prior to his departure, Raksha Mantri looked forward to visiting the two Asian nations to further expand the scope of bilateral engagement.

PM Modi invites European firms to partner with India in telecom, digital infrastructure, AI sectorsWorldBreaking
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PM Modi invites European firms to partner with India in telecom, digital infrastructure, AI sectors

Prime Minister Modi also underlined the importance of talent mobility, education and skill partnerships between India and Europe.

Indian worker killed in Russia (Photo/social media)WorldBreaking
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Indian worker killed in Ukrainian drone attack near Moscow

The embassy added in the post, "One Indian worker has lost his life, and three others have been injured in a drone attack in the Moscow region earlier today."

PM Narendra Modi during an Indian community reception in The Hague (Photo/Narendramodi)World
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PM Modi urges Indian diaspora in Netherlands to contribute to Viksit Bharat journey

Prime Minister assured the community that the Government of India stood firmly behind every Indian living abroad and remained committed to their welfare.

Mobility startup RapidoBusinessBreaking
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Rapido raises $240 million in fresh funding, hits $3 billion valuation

The company said in a release that the transaction values the company at USD 3 billion on post-money basis.

NHAI encourages women focused skill development through ‘Project Saksham’Politics
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NHAI encourages women focused skill development through ‘Project Saksham’

Project Saksham operates through a network of 12 training centres across the country, providing access to underserved communities to industry-relevant skills and pathways into the formal workforce.

Hindustan Copper Limited (Photo/HCL)Business
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Hindustan Copper Limited records its PAT surging to 97% to Rs 920 crore

The PBT of Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), a Miniratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines, has surged by 95 percent in FY 2025-26, the highest ever in the history of the company.

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Rajasthan gets its first semiconductor plant

This cluster at Bhiwadi has been developed over 50.3 acres with a project cost of ₹46.09 crore. Government of India has provided a direct support of ₹20.24 crore under the EMC scheme.

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CCPA imposes penalty on coaching institutes for misleading advertisements

The decision was taken to protect and promote the rights of consumers as a class and to ensure that no false or misleading advertisement is made in respect of any goods or services in contravention of the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, said Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution in a release.

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Fuel price hike hits South India hard; two major cities see steepest rise

For diesel, Thiruvananthapuram emerged as the most expansive with Rs 99.63 per litre while Hyderabad is at the second place at 98.96 per litre.

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Centre hikes petrol, diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre, effective today

Following the revision, petrol prices in Delhi rose to Rs 97.77 per litre from Rs 94.77, while diesel prices increased to Rs 90.67 per litre from Rs 87.67.

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India extends sugar export ban till Sept 2026; Check details

The production of sugarcane in the country has been increasing during the last five years, except in 2023-24, when a slight decline was observed.

Amul, Mother Dairy hike fresh pouch milk pricesPoliticsBreaking
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Amul, Mother Dairy hike fresh pouch milk prices by Rs 2/litre from May 14

Despite the price hike announced by major milk producers Amul and Mother Dairy, milk marketing companies in South India and several other regions have not announced any increase in prices.

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India’s first semi high-speed rail project cleared for Ahmedabad-Dholera

The project section will provide faster connectivity between Ahmedabad, Dholera SIR, upcoming Dholera Airport and Lothal National Maritime Heritage Complex (NHMC).

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ELCOMA to host India’s first next-gen lighting, home tech expo

The inaugural edition of the Lighting World & Home Tech Expo will be held from 14–16 January 2027 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

Black Box acquires Brazil-based 2S Inovações TecnológicasBusiness
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Essar Group’s Black Box acquires Brazil-based 2S Inovações Tecnológicas S.A.

Established in 1992 and headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, 2S Inovações Tecnológicas delivers end-to-end digital infrastructure solutions spanning consulting and strategy, enterprise and data center networking, cloud and hybrid infrastructure, cybersecurity operations, systems integration, managed services, and lifecycle optimization.