India’s Industrial Growth Declines to 6.7% in July Amid Sector Weaknesses

India’s industrial production growth eased in July, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) expanding 6.7% year-on-year compared with an upwardly revised 8.8% growth in June, according to data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO). The slowdown reflects weaker momentum across three of the four major sectors. The IIP remained at 124.8 in July, […]

India and Chile Push to Finalize CEPA by 2026, Emphasizing Critical Minerals

India and Chile have renewed their efforts to conclude negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by the end of this year, with market access and critical minerals emerging as key areas of discussion. The commitment was made during a meeting in Santiago between Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal and Chile’s Vice-Minister of International Economic […]

Gym Tragedy: Doctor Dies During Workout in Assam

A doctor in Assam suffered a tragic death after a heart attack while working out at a gym. The deceased, identified as Dr Sahin Rahman, fell unconscious and was rushed to the hospital. The incident has been been captured live on CCTV cameras. As per reports, Rahman was working out at the gym and looked […]

Sandhya Devanathan Leaves Meta India After Over a Decade

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Mutual Funds Propose Fair-Value Method to Stabilize Arbitrage Fund NAVs

The mutual fund industry has proposed changes to the way equity futures are valued at market close, aiming to reduce sharp and sometimes unpredictable swings in the net asset values (NAVs) of arbitrage funds, according to a report by Moneycontrol citing people familiar with the matter. The proposal seeks to align the closing mechanisms of […]

Anaya Bangar’s Instagram Post Sparks Debate After Cricket Australia Clearance

Anaya Bangar’s Cryptic Instagram Story Sparks Buzz | Anaya Bangar/Marizanne Kapp/Instagram Anaya Bangar has responded to the growing debate surrounding her return to competitive women’s cricket after Cricket Australia (CA) cleared her to play community and Premier Cricket in Australia, with a potential pathway to elite cricket from March 2027, subject to eligibility requirements. Amid […]

Chinese Idol Yu Yuhan Confronts Fan Over Car Incident

Fans crossing the line to meet their favourite celebrity is something that happens a lot. Reportedly, a few days ago, Chinese idol Yu Yuhan also faced a similar situation and lost his cool with some female fans. According to reports, many female fans gathered outside his car in a parking area and tried to take […]

Norway’s King Harald V Passes Away at 89, Indian PM Modi Mourns

PM Narendra Modi Condoles Death Of Norway’s King Harald V, Recalls Warmth & Service | X – narendramodi New Delhi, Aug 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the death of Norway’s King Harald V and said he was deeply touched by his warmth and profound sense of service to his nation. King Harald […]

India streamlines defence export rules to enhance global market presence

Defence Export Rules Simplified To Boost India’s Global Arms Market Push | X – IndianInfoGuid New Delhi, Aug 28: The Department of Defence Production has undertaken a comprehensive set of reforms to simplify the Defence Export Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and the Open General Export Licence (OGEL) framework with the aim of making India a […]