Xinjiang, Aug 29 Fourteen Indian junior boxers have reached the finals of the 3rd ‘Belt and Road’ International Youth Boxing Gala in Xinjiang, China, continuing India’s strong showing in age-group competitions. The Indian contingent of 58 members, including 20 boys and 20 girls, delivered standout performances against tough opponents from Kazakhstan, Iran, Korea, Uzbekistan, the…
Tokyo, Aug 29 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the India-Japan Economic Forum in Tokyo, where he pitched a stronger economic partnership and laid out five key areas for future collaboration. Speaking to top business leaders, Modi praised Japan’s long-standing role in India’s development and noted that Japanese companies…
India’s textile and apparel exports are expected to dip in 2026 due to steep US tariff hikes, which may reduce total exports by 9–10 percent to around \$30 billion. The US, which accounts for nearly 30 percent of India’s textile exports, raised tariffs from 25 to 50 percent, putting Indian exporters at a cost disadvantage….
India’s economy remains resilient despite near-term risks from US tariffs and global trade uncertainties, according to the Finance Ministry’s Monthly Economic Review for July 2025. The report noted that strong macroeconomic fundamentals, including a recent sovereign rating upgrade by S&P to “BBB,” are helping India withstand external shocks. It highlighted government reforms such as the…
A gunman opened fire during morning Mass at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Monday, killing two children aged eight and ten and injuring 17 others, police said. Fourteen of the injured were children. Police Chief Brian O’Hara described the shooting as a “deliberate act of violence against children and worshippers.” The attacker, armed with…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he remains hopeful about a trade agreement with India, citing the strong rapport between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump. Speaking to Fox News, Bessent acknowledged that negotiations have dragged on despite India’s early engagement but insisted, “At the end of the day, we will come together.”…
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday launched India’s first National Biofoundry Network through the BioE3 Challenge for Youth, aimed at driving innovation in health, agriculture, environment, and industry. The initiative marks one year of the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy. India’s bioeconomy has grown from $10 billion in 2014 to $165.7 billion…
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has released new guidance urging adults with cardiovascular disease to stay updated on vaccines for Covid-19, influenza, RSV, pneumonia, and shingles, among others. People with heart disease face higher risks from respiratory infections, including hospitalisation and death. Vaccines can significantly reduce these risks, but only 30% of primary care…
GST officials detected 61 cases of tax evasion involving tobacco products, including cigarettes and pan masala, worth Rs 104.38 crore in the first quarter of FY26, government data shows. Between April and June 2025, the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) and other agencies uncovered the cases. Customs and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)…
A new study by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) shows that migrant labourers make up nearly 58% of Kerala’s marine fisheries workforce, highlighting their vital role in sustaining the sector. Munambam harbour in Ernakulam district has the highest share, with 78% of its mechanised fishing workforce coming from other states, mainly Tamil Nadu,…
