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India's trade deal with EFTA, including Switzerland, may begin by September. It promises $100 billion investment over 15 years and lower duties on items like Swiss watches. Swiss companies are keen to invest in Indian sectors like pharma and cybersecurity

The QCI, through its constituent boards - the NABL and NABCB - partners with global bodies such as the ILAC and the IAF to align India’s quality and conformance infrastructure with international benchmarks

Incident occurs near Mumbra railway station when two trains were passing each other on a steep turn; commuters hanging from doors of crowded trains when their backpacks brush against each other; Railway Ministry decides to install automatic door closing facilities

José Mujica’s life was a testament to simplicity, empathy and resistance to capitalist greed, and his words, ‘Happiness is not about having more, but about needing less,’ urge leaders to prioritise humanity over wealth

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project demonstrates the strength of India’s unity and its sustained focus on people-centred development

Jio BlackRock Asset Management Private Ltd, a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) and US-based BlackRock, announced the appointment of its executive leadership team to drive operation

Bengaluru police arrested techie Yashas for the brutal murder of 36-year-old married woman Harini. The pair met at a fair and began an affair

India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, demanding action on terrorism and a complete treaty overhaul. Despite Pakistan's repeated outreach, India remains firm. A new study will help India fully use its share of river water

India is now the world's 4th largest stock market, with market cap surging 6x to $5.2T since 2014. The event showcased reforms, tech innovation, and investment opportunities driving this growth

During a recent press conference, Shukla said he is “extremely confident of success during Mission-4"

In Kenya's Kibera slum, residents use Bitcoin for payments, with support from AfriBit Africa. Bitcoin offers low-cost transactions, but its volatility poses risks. While some see it as a path to financial freedom, others worry about overexposure to crypto's instability

BJP claims PM Modi transformed Indian politics from "appeasement and division" (pre-2014) to "performance, accountability, and governance" (post-2014), calling this "the politics of report cards"

The MSC IRINA vessel arrived at Vizhinjam at 8 am on June 9, receiving a traditional water salute on arrival

The World Health Organization (WHO) designated new Omicron subvariant a "Variant Under Monitoring" on May 23rd due to early signs it may spread more easily.

Digital Postal Index Number (DIGIPIN) developed by IIT Hyderabad and NRSC under ISRO, has been launched by the Department of Post to provide precise location with the help of coordinates. This beta version is now available on their web application and open for feedback.

Officials said earlier an explosion was reported from the ship, MV Wan Hai 503, but later clarified it was a fire. The underdeck fire was first intimated at around 10.30 am by the Maritime Operations Centre in Mumbai to their counterparts in Kochi

Sector consolidation in the cement industry by the big players is expected to continue as the leading companies are likely to enhance their capacity share to more than 60 per cent in the next two years, said the Dalmia Bharat leadership

Union Health Minister JP Nadda credits Ayushman Bharat for historic health sector growth: Over 41 crore health cards issued & 8.59 crore hospital admissions covered

Jewellery player Lalithaa Jewellery Mart has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi seeking its approval to raise Rs 1,700 crore through an Initial Public Offering (IPO)

The BJP chief said Prime Minister provided a responsive and strong government, citing bold decisions such as the abrogation of Article 370, abolition of triple talaq, Waqf Act amendments, demonetisation, and the women’s quota bill

The MSC IRINA — the world's largest container ship by TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) capacity — boasts an impressive capacity of 24,346 TEUs, making it a formidable player in global shipping

Despite receiving Rs 100 crore from the Telangana government in 2022, the Bar Council has failed to explain how the funds were used or why more is needed, raising serious accountability concerns

Expressing anguish over the YSRCP chief incident, he alleged that the government "failed" to ensure the safety of women and girls

In the last 11 years, India has seen a remarkable journey under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the finance minister said on a post on X.