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December 10, 2025 1:44 AM

Piyush Goyal holds high-level talks with EU Trade Commissioner Sefcovic to accelerate India-EU FTA

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held high-level talks with European Union Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic on Tuesday, focusing on advancing the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and deepening bilateral ...

December 9, 2025 6:15 PM

Bitcoin MENA 2025 concludes in Abu Dhabi, cementing region’s digital finance leadership

Bitcoin MENA 2025, the Middle East’s premier annual conference dedicated to advancing Bitcoin understanding, adoption, and innovation, concluded today at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi after two days of intensive discussions on digital finance transfor...

December 9, 2025 5:39 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid profit booking

Indian stock markets ended lower on Tuesday as investors trimmed positions amid weak global cues, sustained foreign fund outflows, and pressure in mid- and small-cap stocks. At the closing bell, the Sensex closed at 84,666.28, falling 436.41 points ...

December 9, 2025 4:43 PM

Abu Dhabi hosts Global AI show 2025

Abu Dhabi is hosting the Global AI Show 2025, held under the theme “AI: 2031 – Accelerating Intelligent Futures.” The event brings together technology leaders, researchers, policymakers and major industry players, as the region strengthens its ...

December 9, 2025 4:00 PM

Bitcoin’s 2025 rollercoaster may end on a low

With a series of record highs and crushing sell-offs, 2025 has been a rollercoaster ride for bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, which is at risk of ending the year with its first annual decline since 2022. The world's main stock benchmarks...

December 9, 2025 1:30 PM

Cyclone Ditwah to delay Sri Lanka’s fragile recovery, worsen poverty

Sri Lanka's fragile economic recovery will be delayed as Cyclone Ditwah's devastation of homes, roads and vital crops pushes more families into poverty, with officials warning the bill to rebuild could soar to $7 billion. The worst economic crisis i...

December 9, 2025 2:33 PM

DGCA Orders IndiGo to Cut Flights by 5% Amid Winter Schedule Failures, Government Flags Safety and Accountability

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday ordered IndiGo to reduce its flight operations by 5%, after the airline cancelled more than 2,000 flights last week due to poor pilot roster planning. The carrier has been directed to submi...

December 9, 2025 12:07 PM

Govt pushes technology upgradation and digitalisation for MSMEs; 20 new technology centres approved

The government has stepped up efforts to boost technology upgradation and digitalisation across the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, with a series of schemes aimed at improving competitiveness, skill development, and advanced techno...

December 9, 2025 12:09 PM

Indian stock markets open lower amid broad-based selling

Indian stock markets opened lower on Tuesday, extending Monday’s decline as investors trimmed positions amid weak global cues, sustained foreign fund outflows, and pressure in mid- and small-cap stocks. The selling was broad-based, with losses seen...

December 9, 2025 11:11 AM

India Surges Ahead as Global Solar Leader, Crosses 129 GW Solar Capacity

India has emerged as a global clean-energy leader, with solar capacity reaching 129 GW and non-fossil electricity capacity exceeding 259 GW, accounting for more than half of the country’s total installed power capacity. This milestone marks a signi...