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February 14, 2025 11:51 AM

Government of India sanctions Rs.3,295.76 crore for 40 tourism projects, enhances infrastructure to position India as a Global Tourist Hub

The Government of India has taken several key initiatives to position the country as a premier global tourist destination during the Amrit Kaal. These efforts aim to boost tourism by enhancing infrastructure and delivering an improved travel experien...

February 14, 2025 11:07 AM

JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar merge to launch JioHotstar

JioStar, the newly formed joint venture between Viacom18 and Star India, has officially launched JioHotstar, uniting the streaming services of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. The platform now offers nearly three lakh hours of entertainment, live spor...

February 14, 2025 10:44 AM

Sensex, Nifty open higher as Trump hints at trade deals with India

Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Friday following statements from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump about plans to finalize trade agreements between the two nations. The Sensex was up 279.95 points, or 0.37%, at 76,...

February 14, 2025 5:33 PM

India, US aim to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030 with Mission-500: Foreign Secretary Misri

In a move to bolster India-US relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump unveiled several initiatives following their bilateral talks. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasized Mission-500, which seeks to elevate bilateral ...

February 14, 2025 8:39 AM

PM Modi meets Tesla CEO Elon Musk at Blair House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk at Blair House in Washington DC on Thursday during his two-day visit to the United States. Musk, who also serves as the head of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), was ac...

February 13, 2025 11:35 PM

India’s ‘early signals’ received well, Trump official says US aims for trade deal by 2025

The Donald Trump administration has welcomed India's "early body signals" on trade, with a senior White House official expressing optimism for a "fair" bilateral trade deal between the two countries by the end of 2025. Speaking to reporters ahead of...

February 13, 2025 6:48 PM

Brazil nixes BRICS currency, eyes less reliance on ‘mighty’ dollar

Brazil's BRICS presidency this year will not advance a common currency for the group of major developing economies this year, four government officials said, but its agenda may pave the way for less reliance on the U.S. dollar in global trade. That ...

February 13, 2025 4:30 PM

Sensex ends flat as investors await PM Modi-Trump meeting, Nifty holds 23,000

The Indian stock market experienced a choppy session on Thursday, with benchmark indices erasing early gains to close flat. Investors remained focused on the upcoming meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, which i...

February 13, 2025 11:29 AM

India offers Global Leadership alongside Business and Investment opportunities: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasised that India not only offers vast business and investment opportunities to the world but also provides leadership and solutions in various sectors of the economy and global affairs. Addressing a delegation of over ...

February 13, 2025 10:10 AM

Indian stock market opens higher, Nifty above 23,120

The Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Thursday amid mixed global cues as buying was seen in the PSU bank and financial services sectors. At around 9:45 am, the Sensex was trading 244.25 points or 0.32 per cent up at 76,415.33, while the Nift...