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Bangladesh finances under strain as foreign debt burden surges: Report

IANS | June 25, 2026 2:23 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The Bangladesh government’s foreign debt service burden is projected to almost double to $7.6 billion in FY29 from $4.11 billion in FY25 due to rising interest payments, shorter loan maturities, and repayments for several mega projects which poses a serious threat to the country’s financial stability, according to a report in The Daily Star, a Dhaka-based newspaper.

Amazon CEO meets PM Modi, announces $48 billion investment in India through 2030

IANS | June 25, 2026 2:03 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) US e-commerce giant Amazon on Thursday announced to invest a total of $48 billion to expand and support its businesses in India from 2026-2030, as its CEO Andy Jassy met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here.

MoSPI joins GRAAM for Embark India Development Fellowship proposal

IANS | June 25, 2026 1:46 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has signed a statement of intent (SoI) with Grassroots Research And Advocacy Movement (GRAAM) for the engagement of two Fellows under the Embark India Development proposal, according to an official statement on Thursday.

In a first, India exports Banganapalle mangoes to Singapore via sea route

IANS | June 25, 2026 1:34 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) In a significant boost to India's fresh produce export sector, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has successfully facilitated the first commercial sea shipment of premium Banganapalle mangoes from India to Singapore, according to a statement issued by the Commerce Ministry on Thursday.

Nitin Gadkari asks officials to strengthen monsoon readiness on National Highways

IANS | June 25, 2026 12:58 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has directed officials to ensure comprehensive monsoon preparedness across National Highway projects and undertake preventive measures to minimise weather-related disruptions, an official statement said on Thursday.

Gautam Adani launches ‘Vande Bharatam' to nurture grassroots innovators, entrepreneurs

IANS | June 25, 2026 11:42 AM

Ahmedabad, June 25 (IANS) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Thursday launched ‘Vande Bharatam’, a national initiative to identify and support innovators, entrepreneurs and problem-solvers from across India.

India poised to lead AI-led innovation with strong talent pool: Experts

IANS | June 25, 2026 10:34 AM

Dalian (China), June 25 (IANS) Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful force in addressing real-world challenges -- from creating cleaner and more sustainable cities to accelerating scientific discoveries -- while India's vast pool of young talent positions it to play a larger role in the global AI ecosystem, experts said on Thursday.

West Bengal FY27 Budget a decisive shift towards investment-led growth: Report

IANS | June 25, 2026 10:18 AM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled government in West Bengal presented the full Budget for the financial year 2026-27, thematic analysis points to a decisive shift in the Budget towards investment-led growth and economic transformation, an SBI Research report said on Thursday.

India, US discuss deeper cooperation in semiconductors, AI and critical minerals

IANS | June 25, 2026 9:53 AM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) India and the United States discussed ways to deepen bilateral technological cooperation, with a focus on semiconductor manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI), trusted supply chains and critical minerals, during a high-level meeting in Washington, it was announced on Thursday.

Indian markets open higher as crude oil prices hover near $70 mark

IANS | June 25, 2026 9:33 AM

Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Indian stock markets opened higher on Thursday as crude oil prices eased towards the $70-per-barrel mark, with tankers resuming their exit from the Strait of Hormuz following an initial peace deal between the US and Iran.

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Bangladesh finances under strain as foreign debt burden surges: Report

Amazon CEO meets PM Modi, announces $48 billion investment in India through 2030

MoSPI joins GRAAM for Embark India Development Fellowship proposal

In a first, India exports Banganapalle mangoes to Singapore via sea route

Nitin Gadkari asks officials to strengthen monsoon readiness on National Highways

Gautam Adani launches ‘Vande Bharatam' to nurture grassroots innovators, entrepreneurs

India poised to lead AI-led innovation with strong talent pool: Experts

West Bengal FY27 Budget a decisive shift towards investment-led growth: Report

India, US discuss deeper cooperation in semiconductors, AI and critical minerals

Indian markets open higher as crude oil prices hover near $70 mark

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