India Launches Nationwide Fire Safety Week in Hospitals (May 4–10, 2026)
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a nationwide Fire Safety Week across hospitals and healthcare facilities from…
India’s GalaxEye Launches World’s First OptoSAR Satellite ‘Drishti’
India’s private space sector, Bengaluru-based startup GalaxEye has successfully launched Mission Drishti, the world’s first OptoSAR satellite. The satellite was…
India Deploys ‘Aarogya Maitri’ Health Cube in Jamaica for Emergency Response
In a significant step in global humanitarian outreach, India has deployed its ‘Aarogya Maitri’ Health Cube in Jamaica to support…
India–Sri Lanka Maritime Ties Strengthen with IN–SLN DIVEX 2026
India and Sri Lanka have taken another significant step in deepening their maritime partnership through the successful conduct of IN–SLN…
India’s IIP Growth Slows to 5-Month Low of 4.1% in March 2026
India’s industrial growth showed signs of moderation in March 2026, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rising by 4.1%,…
India Launches First Official F1 Sim Racing Championship with Mumbai Falcons
In a landmark move for India’s motorsport and esports ecosystem, Formula 1 and Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited have announced the…
Infosys Tops LinkedIn India’s 2026 Career Growth List; Accenture Ranks Second
In a major recognition of career development opportunities in India, Infosys has secured the No. 1 position in LinkedIn India’s…
India – New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Signed
In a historic boost to bilateral economic and strategic ties, India and New Zealand have signed a landmark Free Trade…
India Approves ₹3,000 Crore Currency Swap Support to Maldives
In a significant move under its Neighbourhood First policy, India has approved the first withdrawal of ₹3,000 crore to Maldives…
Vikram Doraiswami to Become India’s Ambassador to China After UK Tenure
Senior Indian diplomat Vikram Doraiswami has concluded his tenure as India’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and is set…
11th India–Egypt Joint Defence Committee Meeting Held in Cairo
The 11th Joint Defence Committee (JDC) meeting between India and Egypt was held in Cairo from April 20 to 22,…
India’s Billionaire Population to Grow by 51% by 2031: Knight Frank
India’s billionaire population is projected to witness rapid growth over the next few years. According to a report by Knight…
Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary Declared India’s 99th Ramsar Site
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav has announced that Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh has…
India’s Unemployment Likely to Rise, Inflation to Accelerate in 2026: Moody’s Analytics
India’s unemployment rate is expected to rise slightly to 7% in 2026, while inflation is projected to increase to 4.5%,…
India’s Fiscal Deficit Likely to Rise to 4.5% in FY27: Fitch
India’s fiscal deficit is expected to rise to 4.5% of GDP in FY 2026–27, slightly higher than the government’s target…
India’s Seafood Exports Hit Record High in FY26
India’s seafood exports reached an all-time high of ₹72,325.82 crore ($8.28 billion) in the financial year 2025–26, reflecting strong global…
India’s Economy Projected to Grow at 6.4% in 2026: UN Report
India’s economy is projected to grow at 6.4% in 2026 and 6.6% in 2027, according to a report released by…
India–Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK 2026 Underway
The 7th edition of the India–Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise ‘DUSTLIK 2026’ is currently being conducted at the Gurumsaray Field Training…
IIT Madras and FedEx Conduct India’s First Intra-City Drone Delivery Trials in Bengaluru
In a major step towards futuristic logistics, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and FedEx have successfully conducted India’s…
ADB Raises India’s Growth Forecast to 6.9%, Flags Global Risks
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised India’s GDP growth forecast upward to 6.9% for the current fiscal, from its…
India’s Journey to 3rd-Largest Economy Faces Temporary Setback: IMF
India’s ambition to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2028 has encountered a temporary hurdle due to the weakening of…
India Hosts First BRICS Health Working Group Meeting 2026 in New Delhi
India has taken an important step in strengthening global health cooperation by hosting the first Health Working Group (HWG) meeting…
India’s WPI Inflation Hits 38-Month High at 3.88% in March 2026 on Fuel Price Surge
India’s wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation climbed to 3.88% in March 2026, up from 2.13% in February, marking a 38-month…
India Set to Become Second-Largest Solar Market by 2026
India is on track to become the world’s second-largest solar market in 2026 in terms of annual installations, according to…
India’s Digital Payments See Record Growth in 2025
India’s digital payments ecosystem witnessed remarkable growth in 2025, with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) processing a massive 228.5 billion…
India Accelerates Push for Critical Minerals with New Auction Rounds
India has intensified its efforts to secure critical mineral resources, with Union Minister G Kishan Reddy announcing the successful auction…
India’s Remittances to Hit Record High in FY26: SBI Research
India’s remittance inflows are projected to reach a record $137–140 billion in FY 2025–26 (FY26) before stabilising at $135–137 billion…
India Elected to Key ECOSOC Subsidiary Bodies at the United Nations
India has been elected to several important subsidiary bodies of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, one of the…
India Ranks 3rd Globally in Renewable Energy Capacity: Pralhad Joshi
India has emerged as the third-largest country in the world in terms of Renewable Energy Installed Capacity, surpassing Brazil, according…
India Launches First Administrative Capacity Building Programme for Scientists under Mission Karmayogi
In a significant step towards strengthening governance within India’s scientific and academic institutions, Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the first-ever “Administrative…