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May 16, 2025 9:29 PM

India calls for global action to protect mountain ecosystems at Sagarmatha Sambaad in Nepal

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, on Friday put forth a five-point global action plan to protect fragile mountain ecosystems, while representing India at the inaugural Sagarmatha Sambaad in Kathmandu, Nepal. ...

May 16, 2025 8:05 PM

UIDAI achieves major milestone with Over 150 billion Aadhaar authentications

In a significant milestone for India’s digital infrastructure, Aadhaar authentication transactions have crossed the 150 billion mark, according to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). This cumulative figure of over 15,011 crore aut...

May 16, 2025 7:25 PM

India’s forex reserves surge by $4.5 billion to cross $690.6 billion mark

India’s foreign exchange reserves jumped by $4.5 billion to reach $690.62 billion for the week ended May 9, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. Foreign currency assets, the largest component of the reserves, ro...

May 16, 2025 5:55 PM

India’s GDP growth in Q4 of 2024–25 expected at 6.8–7%: report

The Indian economy is projected to grow at a rate of 6.8–7 per cent in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2024–25, largely driven by the agriculture sector, according to a report released by Bank of Baroda on Friday. For the full financial...

May 16, 2025 5:38 PM

UN peacekeepers attacked by civilians in Lebanon, no casualties reported

A large group of civilians wielding metal rods and axes attacked a patrol of U.N. troops in southern Lebanon on Friday, causing damage to U.N. vehicles but no injuries, a United Nations peacekeeping force said. The U.N. troops used non-lethal force ...

May 16, 2025 5:32 PM

Brazil confirms first outbreak of avian influenza on commercial farm

Brazil, the world's largest poultry exporter, confirmed its first outbreak of avian influenza on a commercial farm in a statement from the Agriculture Ministry on Friday, raising the prospect of restrictions from trade partners. The outbreak occ...

May 16, 2025 5:07 PM

EU readying new sanctions to increase pressure on Russia, von der Leyen says

The European Union is working on a new package of sanctions to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday as leaders from across Europe met in Tirana. Th...

May 16, 2025 4:53 PM

APEC highlights ‘fundamental challenges’ in global trade as tariffs overshadow meeting

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group adopted a statement on Friday that cited "fundamental challenges" facing the global trading system, but stopped short of discussing a joint response to U.S. tariffs looming large over its meeting. The...

May 16, 2025 4:04 PM

India’s fight against terror now part of defence doctrine: Defence Minister at Bhuj Air Force Station

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that combating terrorism is now a core element of India’s defence doctrine, asserting the government’s unwavering resolve to eradicate “hybrid and proxy warfare.” “Attacking and eliminating ter...

May 16, 2025 4:57 PM

IIFT sets up first overseas campus in Dubai, marking historic step in global expansion

In a major stride towards internationalising Indian higher education, the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) has announced the establishment of its first overseas campus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The move marks a significant milestone in ...

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