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Pakistan and Russia have agreed to expand regional rail and road networks to improve trade links and offer landlocked Central Asian countries access to warm waters. The collaboration aims to position Pakistan as a strategic transit hub connecting Asia and Russia

Sebi bans Jane Street and three of its related entities — JSI2 Investments Private Ltd, Jane Street Singapore Pte Ltd, and Jane Street Asia Trading Ltd — from accessing the Indian securities market until further notice

Realme teases its upcoming 15 Series with a mysterious campaign and tagline "Live for Real." Featuring AI camera upgrades and flagship features in the Pro model, the phone is expected to launch in India soon, sparking celebrity collaboration rumours

India’s Directorate General of Trade Remedies has initiated an anti-dumping probe into polyethylene imports from six countries after a domestic industry complaint. The investigation could lead to duties if material injury from cheap imports is established, per WTO rules

Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Friday driven by gains in bank stocks and a strong US market rally but turned flat amid investor caution over the anticipated India-US trade deal. Asian markets showed mixed trends, while crude oil prices fell.

The rupee appreciated 21 paise to 85.34 against the US dollar on Friday, supported by gains in Asian currencies amid optimism over trade deals. US-Vietnam agreement, falling dollar index, and strong domestic PMI data boosted investor confidence.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that any development happening in the US Congress is of interest to India “if it impacts our interest or could impact our interest”

Garuda Aerospace has secured contracts from Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Jharkhand governments to provide AI-powered drone services, including mining surveys, database creation, and monitoring

Denosumab biosimilars Vevzuo and Evfraxy are used for treating various bone diseases. The approvals mark a key step in the company’s European expansion and reinforce its commitment to affordable biologic therapies

The Rs 460-crore project will come up in Gujarat and support India meet clean energy targets by 2030

India’s DGTR has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of multi-layer paperboard from Indonesia. The probe follows a complaint by Indian manufacturers who allege injury from cheap imports. The outcome may lead to duties, pending finance ministry approval

Karnataka Chief Minister has said the recent heart attack deaths in Hassan district may be linked to the vaccination drive. He also claimed the vaccines were 'hastily' approved

LIC shares have surged 34% from their 52-week low, driven by strong Q4 earnings, record-breaking policy sales, and rising brand value. Brokerages remain bullish, and the insurer’s market cap crossed ₹6 lakh crore after a 7-month gap.

The rupee fell by 8 paise to 85.70 against the US dollar in early trade Thursday, pressured by sustained FII outflows, dollar demand from the RBI, and global risk sentiment. Traders await NFP data and India-US trade deal cues.

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rose in early trade on Thursday, buoyed by a positive trend in Asian markets and optimism over a potential India-US trade deal. Gains in key stocks and global cues supported investor sentiment.

India’s urban future lies not in isolated city master plans but in integrated district-level development. A district-based approach to urban governance reflects how people live, economies actually function, and development unfolds

In three days, the stock has lost 22.63 per cent on the BSE. On July 2, the stock dropped 7.34 per cent to settle at Rs 42.69 apiece on BSE while it it tanked 7.57 per cent to Rs 42.56 a share on NSE

The US-India COMPACT, which stands for Catalysing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce and Technology, was launched in February when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited US President Donald Trump in Washington 

The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to privatise Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd and Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd, which cover 42 of 75 districts of the State

In the event of cancellations, a penalty of 10 per cent of the fare, not exceeding Rs 100, shall be imposed on the driver if the cancellation is made without a valid reason. A similar penalty will be imposed on the passenger when such cancellation is made without a valid reason

SBI has declared Reliance Communications’ loan account as ‘fraud’ and named Anil Ambani in its RBI report. The telecom firm, currently under insolvency proceedings, says the loans pre-date CIRP and are being addressed through a resolution plan.

ILO’s proposal to create binding global standards for gig and platform workers marks a turning point for labour rights

India’s top carmakers Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor India saw double-digit declines in June sales amid a domestic demand slowdown. While M&M and Toyota posted growth, the dip in small car sales highlights growing affordability concerns in the market

As the bold indirect tax reform completes eight years of implementation, the occasion calls for an honest appraisal and the introduction of further changes