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December 17, 2025 2:57 PM

India now world’s largest market for AI model adoption: BofA

India has emerged as the world’s largest and most active market for large language model (LLM) adoption, according to an analysis by Bank of America (BofA) on Wednesday. The country now leads globally in the number of users for popular AI apps suc...

December 17, 2025 12:55 PM

India-Oman ties: Bridging history, security and economic growth

India and Oman continue to strengthen their long-standing and multi-dimensional relationship, marked by deep historical links, robust political engagement and expanding cooperation across strategic, economic and cultural sectors. Diplomatic relations...

December 18, 2025 12:00 PM

Indian community and cultural ties anchor India-Oman relations

India and Oman share a deep and enduring cultural relationship rooted in shared history of people-to-people exchanges and sustained by the presence of a large and vibrant Indian community in the Sultanate. These civilisational links continue to play ...

December 17, 2025 12:59 PM

‘This honour belongs to countless Indians’: PM Modi after receiving Ethiopia’s highest civilian award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the people and the Government of Ethiopia after being conferred with the country’s highest civilian recognition, the ‘Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia’. In a post on X, PM Modi said...

December 17, 2025 11:54 AM

India, Ethiopia unveil strategic roadmap, set course for deeper ties during PM Modi’s visit

India and Ethiopia on Tuesday elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa, marking a significant step in deepening cooper...

December 17, 2025 10:13 AM

Sensex, Nifty trade flat in early deals amid weak global cues

Indian equity benchmark indices traded on a flat note in early deals on Wednesday, as mixed trends in banking stocks kept investors cautious. The Sensex opened 176 points higher at 84,856 but soon gave up its early gains and slipped into the red, to...

December 17, 2025 9:32 AM

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held bilateral talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the National Palace in Addis Ababa, during which the two leaders agreed to elevate India-Ethiopia relations to the level of a Strategic Partnersh...

December 16, 2025 6:13 PM

India’s GDP growth expected to accelerate to 7.5 pc in FY27: Report

India’s economic growth is expected to pick up pace and remain strong in the coming years, with GDP likely to expand at 7.5 per cent in FY27, even as inflation stays under control, according to Axis Bank’s Economic Outlook 2026 on Tuesday. The r...

December 16, 2025 5:19 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower on weak global cues

Indian equity benchmark indices ended lower on Tuesday as weak global cues and selling pressure in metal, realty, and financial stocks weighed on market sentiment. At the close of trade, the Sensex slipped 533.50 points, or 0.63 per cent, to settle ...

December 16, 2025 5:14 PM

India-Jordan issue joint statement as PM Modi’s Amman visit marks 75 years of ties, sets roadmap for deeper cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan during December 15-16 marked a significant milestone in India-Jordan relations, as the two countries celebrated the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties. Th...