The World Bank Group on Friday announced a new partnership with the Government of India to support large-scale job creation across urban and rural areas, committing annual financing of $8–10 billion over the next five years.

World Bank Eyes India Job Market with $50 Billion Funding Boost

The World Bank Group on Friday announced a new partnership with the Government of India to support large-scale job creation across urban and rural areas, committing annual financing of $8–10 billion over the next five years. This marks a significant increase from the previous country framework, which allocated $6–7 billion per year between FY18 and […]

The United Arab Emirates participated in the second Arab-India Energy Dialogue held in Goa, India, as part of efforts to strengthen strategic cooperation in the energy sector between India and member states of the League of Arab States, and to explore opportunities for expanding partnerships in support of mutual interests.

Powering Ahead: India and UAE Forge Stronger Energy Bonds at Goa Dialogue

The United Arab Emirates participated in the second Arab-India Energy Dialogue held in Goa, India, as part of efforts to strengthen strategic cooperation in the energy sector between India and member states of the League of Arab States, and to explore opportunities for expanding partnerships in support of mutual interests. The dialogue featured high-level discussions […]

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a fresh allocation of ₹10,000 crore to the SME Growth Fund in her Budget speech on Sunday, February 1, 2026, aiming to provide renewed support to lakhs of small businesses across the country.

Big push for small businesses as Budget 2026 rolls out ₹10,000 crore fund

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a fresh allocation of ₹10,000 crore to the SME Growth Fund in her Budget speech on Sunday, February 1, 2026, aiming to provide renewed support to lakhs of small businesses across the country. The fund is expected to give a significant boost to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, enabling entrepreneurs […]

In a significant development, the United States has approved two major arms deals with Israel and Saudi Arabia, valued at $6.67 billion and $9 billion, respectively. The approvals were cleared by the US State Department late Friday, 30th January, 2026, coinciding with the Trump administration’s peacekeeping efforts in Gaza and rising tensions with Iran.

US Signs Off on $16 Billion Defence Deals with Israel, Saudi Arabia

In a significant development, the United States has approved two major arms deals with Israel and Saudi Arabia, valued at $6.67 billion and $9 billion, respectively. The approvals were cleared by the US State Department late Friday, 30th January, 2026, coinciding with the Trump administration’s peacekeeping efforts in Gaza and rising tensions with Iran. Under […]

India created history in T20 cricket as Ishan Kishan smashed a sensational century to power the team to a massive 271 for 5 against New Zealand in the fifth and final T20I at Thiruvananthapuram.

Ishan Kishan Unleashes Six-Hitting Storm in Record Win Over New Zealand

India created history in T20 cricket as Ishan Kishan smashed a sensational century to power the team to a massive 271 for 5 against New Zealand in the fifth and final T20I at Thiruvananthapuram. Kishan struck 103 off just 43 balls, hammering 10 sixes and six fours, registering his maiden T20I hundred in a breathtaking […]

South Korea’s exports extended their growth streak in January, supported by strong semiconductor demand and a higher number of working days compared to the previous year due to a favourable calendar.

Strong Semiconductor Sales Drive South Korea’s Export Recovery

South Korea’s exports extended their growth streak in January, supported by strong semiconductor demand and a higher number of working days compared to the previous year due to a favourable calendar. Unadjusted shipments rose 33.9% year-on-year, according to data released by the Trade Ministry, following a 13% increase in December. Imports grew 11.7%, resulting in […]

Days after concluding the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the European Union, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that countries across the world are increasingly looking at India’s future potential while engaging in trade discussions.

India Viewed as Future $30 Trillion Economy, Says Piyush Goyal

Days after concluding the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the European Union, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that countries across the world are increasingly looking at India’s future potential while engaging in trade discussions. Mr. Goyal described the agreement as a long-awaited but carefully negotiated deal, stressing that it was […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Acting President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, have agreed to further expand and deepen the bilateral partnership between India and Venezuela across multiple sectors.

India-Venezuela Relations Set for Expansion, Say Modi and Rodríguez

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Acting President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, have agreed to further expand and deepen the bilateral partnership between India and Venezuela across multiple sectors. During a telephone conversation, the two leaders discussed enhancing cooperation in areas including trade and investment, energy, digital technology, health, agriculture, and people-to-people ties. They also exchanged […]

Solar cells face major challenges in outer space, where extreme temperatures, high radiation levels, and harsh environmental conditions reduce their efficiency and lifespan compared to performance on Earth.

Physicists test radiation-resistant solar cells for space

Solar cells face major challenges in outer space, where extreme temperatures, high radiation levels, and harsh environmental conditions reduce their efficiency and lifespan compared to performance on Earth. Scientists at the University of Toledo are working to address these issues through advanced research at the Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization, supported by a […]

India’s space programme may soon take on an unexpected but increasingly critical challenge: managing the world’s exploding volumes of data.

ISRO eyes space-based data centres for next-gen satellites

India’s space programme may soon take on an unexpected but increasingly critical challenge: managing the world’s exploding volumes of data. Recent reports suggest that the Department of Space (DoS) and ISRO are studying the feasibility of placing “physical data centres” in orbit, allowing certain satellite and communications data to be processed and stored directly in […]