India ramps up infrastructure spending on highways, railways and semiconductors to sustain growth
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) India is significantly expanding public investment in infrastructure, with government spending on highways, railways and semiconductor manufacturing nearly doubling over the past five years as the country seeks to support…
With over 19,000 DPIIT-recognised ventures, Gujarat powering India’s start-up ecosystem
Gandhinagar, June 12 (IANS) As the Narendra Modi government completes 12 years at the helm in the Centre, Gujarat’s success story is also hogging the headlines because of its fast-emerging start-up ecosystem. The Western state, ruled by the BJP for over…
‘Unacceptable’: India lodges strong protest with US over attacks on vessels carrying Indian mariners (Ld)
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday summoned US Charge d’Affaires Jason Meeks to lodge India’s strong protest against the continuing attacks by US naval forces on commercial vessels carrying Indian…
India’s Bhullar registers strong opening round at International Series Morocco
Rabat, June 12 (IANS) It was a tale of contrasting nines for Gaganjeet Bhullar, who produced a 3-under 70 in the opening round of the US$2 million International Series Morocco. After looking set for a low number with four birdies in five holes of the…
India’s rise challenges myth that authoritarianism is needed for economic growth: Report
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) India’s steady economic ascent supported by sustained growth, a young population and resilient democratic institutions is poised to challenge the notion that authoritarianism is a necessary shortcut to rapid development, a new…
CBSE tells SC: Formulating policy to declare results of Class 12 private students in Gulf
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The Central government informed the Supreme Court on Friday that a policy is being discussed for private students of CBSE outside India whose results could not be declared due to the West Asia conflict. Solicitor General Tushar…
Singapore charges three over alleged $18 million Chinese mattress export scheme: Report
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Three men and three companies have been charged in Singapore for their alleged involvement in a scheme to falsely declare China-made mattresses as Singapore-origin goods in an apparent attempt to evade US import duties,…
Tanvi Patri, Abhinav Garg to lead Indian contingent at Badminton Asia Junior Championships
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) All India Junior ranking medallists Tanvi Patri and Abhinav Garg will lead a strong Indian contingent for the Badminton Asia Junior (U-19) Championships to be held in Yatsushiro, Japan, from June 26-July 5, 2026. The team…
‘Operation Lotus never fails’: MP Kirti Azad’s swipe at BJP amid Trinamool rebellion
Kolkata, June 12 (IANS) With dissent within the Trinamool Congress refusing to abate, MP Kirti Azad accused the BJP on Friday of causing the rift within the Mamata Banerjee-led party, quipping: “Operation Lotus never fails”. The former…
Women’s T20 WC: Batting must lead the way for this Indian team as bowling is still developing, says Anjum Chopra
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Former India captain Anjum Chopra has said batting must lead the way for the Indian team at the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, stressing that the bowling unit is still developing and will need to dig deeper if the side is to go…