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December 8, 2025 3:59 PM

India’s revamped consumption survey data helped revise global poverty calculations: Minister

The World Bank has observed that India’s revamped consumption survey data has played a significant role in updating global poverty calculations, the Parliament was informed on Monday. According to the World Bank, the rise in international poverty ...

December 8, 2025 3:44 PM

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with EU’s Maros Sefcovic, hopes for productive engagements in India

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Maros Sefcovic, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, in New Delhi on Monday and expressed confidence that the visiting EU delegation would have productive engagements during its stay in In...

December 8, 2025 2:06 PM

Govt pushes for edible oil self-reliance under NMEO; oil palm coverage reaches 6.20 lakh hectares

India’s efforts to reduce dependence on edible oil imports have gained momentum under the National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO), with the Centre reporting notable progress in both oil palm expansion and oilseed productivity. According to an Augus...

December 8, 2025 1:02 PM

GST cuts and continued offers defy November trends, Auto retail sales up 2.14% : FADA

Retail vehicle sales in India defied previous years' trends in November, registering a marginal but modest growth of 2.14 per cent, thanks to GST rate cuts and offers from dealers and automakers. The total November sales, all vehicle types include...

December 8, 2025 10:50 AM

UN cuts its aid appeal for 2026 despite soaring need

The United Nations on Monday appealed for an aid budget only half the size of what it had hoped for this year, acknowledging a plunge in donor funding at a time when humanitarian needs have never been greater. By its own admission, the $23 billion U...

December 8, 2025 10:47 AM

IndiGo Flights May Continue to Face Delays: Delhi Airport

Delhi Airport on Monday issued a passenger advisory stating that IndiGo flights may continue to experience delays, urging travellers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport. In a post on X, the airport said, “IndiGo flights may...

December 8, 2025 10:19 AM

Cautious start for Indian equities as investors await fresh triggers

Indian stock markets started the week on a weak note on Monday as benchmark indices opened lower in the absence of strong domestic cues. The Sensex slipped by 93 points, or 0.11 per cent, to trade around 85,619. The Nifty also drifted lower and was ...

December 7, 2025 6:13 PM

India and Russia rewrite global trade as PM Modi, Putin push for three economic connectivity projects

While the West lectures New Delhi and Moscow on partnerships, the two capitals just signed the future in ink and steel. On 4 and 5 December in India, President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not just exchange pleasantries; they ...

December 6, 2025 3:54 PM

India–Russia trade to hit $100 billion before 2030, says PM Modi at Business Forum

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin attended the India–Russia Business Forum in New Delhi on Friday. Addressing the event, the PM said the two countries are on track to meet their USD 100 billion trade target well befo...

December 6, 2025 12:24 PM

India hosts Global South meet on public finance, explores creation of PFM Forum

The Office of the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), on Friday hosted a high-level seminar in New Delhi to share India’s Public Financial Management (PFM) practic...