New Delhi, August 20, 2026; A high-level Indian ministerial delegation led by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held talks with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at The Istana on Thursday, with discussions centred on advancing bilateral economic ties and the implementation of the India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership roadmap. The Indian delegation comprised…
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New Delhi, August 18, 2026; The Centre has told Meta that legal protections available to online intermediaries cannot be relied upon in cases involving violations linked to child sexual abuse material (CSAM), government sources said on Tuesday. During discussions with Meta representatives, the government stressed that its interventions have been undertaken within the powers provided…
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New Delhi, August 17, 2026; Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Indian banks are entering a stronger phase of growth and reform, with non-performing assets (NPAs) declining to their lowest level ever recorded in the country’s banking sector. Speaking at the opening of PSB Confluence 2026, a two-day gathering of public sector bank leadership, Sitharaman…
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New Delhi, August 15, 2026; India is set to remain among the world’s fastest-growing economies despite continuing global uncertainties, according to a special SBI Research report released on the occasion of the country’s 80th Independence Day. “India was. India is. And India will continue to be one of the fastest-growing economies in the world,” SBI…
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Mumbai, August 14, 2026; IDFC FIRST Bank has achieved a major milestone in its international expansion after S&P Global Ratings assigned the lender its first international investment-grade issuer credit ratings. The global ratings agency gave the bank a ‘BBB-’ rating for long-term credit and ‘A-3’ for short-term credit, accompanied by a Stable Outlook. The rating…
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Jaipur, August 7: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held separate bilateral discussions with senior ministers from Brazil and Egypt during the BRICS India 2026 Trade and Industry Ministers’ Meeting in Jaipur, reaffirming India’s commitment to expanding economic partnerships with both countries. During his meeting with Brazil’s Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services,…
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Mumbai – Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, along with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, today co-chaired the second Investors’ Meet in Mumbai for India’s first and only Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Gwalior, securing fresh investment commitments worth ₹2,000 crore for the initiative. The meeting…
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Mumbai, August 4, 2026; The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, will host the BRICS WAVES Bazaar on August 6 and 7 in Mumbai, bringing together more than 500 delegates from BRICS member and partner countries to strengthen cooperation in the global creative economy. Envisioned as a premier international…
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New Delhi, July 30, 2026; The Government has reiterated that the nationwide rollout of E20 ethanol-blended petrol was undertaken after extensive scientific evaluation, industry consultations, and field validation involving automobile manufacturers, research institutions, oil companies, and technical agencies. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas stated that the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme followed a…
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New Delhi, July 27: Delhi’s Electric Vehicle Policy 2026 could emerge as a model for other states if supported by affordable financing and wider access to credit, according to Ayush Lohia, Chief Executive Officer of electric mobility company YOUDHA. Lohia said the policy reflects the Delhi government’s commitment to building a cleaner and more sustainable…
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