Trade agreements with the United States and the 27-nation bloc European Union have opened up an export opportunity worth nearly $400 billion for India’s agriculture sector, an official said on Monday, underlining the growing significance of trade diplomacy for farm growth.

India opens $400 billion agri market through US, EU trade agreements

Trade agreements with the United States and the 27-nation bloc European Union have opened up an export opportunity worth nearly $400 billion for India’s agriculture sector, an official said on Monday, underlining the growing significance of trade diplomacy for farm growth. At present, India’s agricultural exports to the US stand at around $2.8 billion, while […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to India with a message on X, signalling renewed momentum in bilateral ties as Macron began a three-day official visit focused on artificial intelligence, defence cooperation, and the broader strategic partnership between the two countries.

India-France summit in Mumbai today, defence collaboration in spotlight

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to India with a message on X, signalling renewed momentum in bilateral ties as Macron began a three-day official visit focused on artificial intelligence, defence cooperation, and the broader strategic partnership between the two countries. “Welcome to India! India is delighted to welcome your visit and […]

Bengaluru has once again emerged as the undisputed leader in India’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) landscape, capturing more than one-third of the country’s total GCC leasing.

Bengaluru stays ahead in India’s GCC race

Bengaluru has once again emerged as the undisputed leader in India’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) landscape, capturing more than one-third of the country’s total GCC leasing. As per the report titled “Workplaces 2025: India Commercial Real Estate Reimagined”, GCCs accounted for nearly 40% of office leasing across India’s top cities in 2025, with Bengaluru alone […]

Mikhail Shaidorov scripted history by winning gold in men’s figure skating at the Milano Cortina 2026, securing Kazakhstan’s second Winter Olympic title as an independent nation and its first-ever Olympic gold in figure skating.

Mikhail Shaidorov wins historic figure skating gold for Kazakhstan

Mikhail Shaidorov scripted history by winning gold in men’s figure skating at the Milano Cortina 2026, securing Kazakhstan’s second Winter Olympic title as an independent nation and its first-ever Olympic gold in figure skating. Shaidorov stood fifth after the short program with 92.94 points but produced a sensational free skate, scoring 198.64 to finish with […]

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen produced a historic performance to win gold in the men’s giant slalom at the Milano Cortina 2026 on Saturday (February 14), becoming the first Brazilian and the first South American ever to claim a medal at the Winter Games.

History made: Braathen wins Brazil’s first Winter Olympic medal

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen produced a historic performance to win gold in the men’s giant slalom at the Milano Cortina 2026 on Saturday (February 14), becoming the first Brazilian and the first South American ever to claim a medal at the Winter Games. The 25-year-old delivered a stunning display at the Stelvio Ski Centre, finishing with […]

India is set to bring the Global South firmly into the global artificial intelligence conversation as New Delhi hosts the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 from February 16 to 20.

AI Impact Summit 2026: India pushes inclusive AI for Global South

India is set to bring the Global South firmly into the global artificial intelligence conversation as New Delhi hosts the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 from February 16 to 20. The five-day event positions India as a key global voice advocating AI for development, inclusion, and public good. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the […]

In a major boost to India’s startup ecosystem, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with a total corpus of ₹10,000 crore to mobilise venture capital for startups across the country.

Government launches ₹10,000 crore Fund of Funds 2.0 to power deep tech startups

In a major boost to India’s startup ecosystem, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with a total corpus of ₹10,000 crore to mobilise venture capital for startups across the country. The scheme aims to accelerate India’s next phase of entrepreneurial growth by […]

The Saudi Arabia–Qatar High Speed Rail project is set to revolutionise passenger rail connectivity across the Gulf region, following the Saudi Council of Ministers’ approval of an agreement to build an electric bullet train linking the two countries.

Riyadh–Doha High-Speed Rail Network to Cut Travel Time to Two Hours

The Saudi Arabia–Qatar High Speed Rail project is set to revolutionise passenger rail connectivity across the Gulf region, following the Saudi Council of Ministers’ approval of an agreement to build an electric bullet train linking the two countries. The ambitious project aims to significantly cut travel time, boost economic integration, and strengthen mobility between the […]

Singapore has unveiled a comprehensive set of initiatives to harness artificial intelligence (AI), including tax incentives for businesses and expanded training support for workers.

Singapore Announces AI Push in 2026 Budget

Singapore has unveiled a comprehensive set of initiatives to harness artificial intelligence (AI), including tax incentives for businesses and expanded training support for workers. Presenting the country’s Budget, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced the formation of a new National AI Council, which he will chair, to steer the responsible development and use of AI in […]

In shooting, India’s Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan created history by setting both a world record and a Championship record while clinching gold in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026 in New Delhi on ThursdayThe Indian duo delivered a stellar performance in the final, combining for a total score of 505 points to successfully defend their Asian title. Their dominant showing saw them finish ahead of the Republic of Korea’s Kim Woorim and Kwon Eunji, who secured silver with 501 points. Japan’s Naoya Okada and Misaki Nobata claimed the bronze medal with a score of 437.9 points.

Golden and Historic: Babuta, Elavenil Rewrite Records at Asian Championship

In shooting, India’s Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan created history by setting both a world record and a Championship record while clinching gold in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026 in New Delhi on ThursdayThe Indian duo delivered a stellar performance in the final, combining for a total […]