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Rupee depreciation influenced by multiple factors, including US trade pact developments: Minister

IANS | December 16, 2025 2:35 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The depreciation of the Indian rupee during the current financial year 2025-26 has been influenced by the increase in trade deficit and likely prospects arising from the ongoing developments in India’s trade agreement with the US, amid relatively weak support from the capital account, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

PM Modi’s visit cements India-Jordan economic ties, 5 key MoUs signed

IANS | December 16, 2025 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jordan has paved the way for deepening bilateral ties between India and the West Asian country with the signing of five MoUs in the areas of renewable energy, water resource management, cultural exchange, digital solution and twinning between Petra and Ellora, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.

'India sees Taiwan as vital technology partner'

IANS | December 16, 2025 2:30 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) India sees Taiwan as a vital technology partner as it is a leading chip manufacturer, and cooperation in this sector offers a critical pathway for economic growth, technological advancement and strategic autonomy, a media report said.

India leads AI‑forward payroll market innovation globally: Report

IANS | December 16, 2025 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) India is emerging as one of the most AI‑forward markets in payroll transformation, with 35 per cent of businesses identifying artificial intelligence adoption as the primary enabler of HR and payroll innovation, a report said on Tuesday.

Frontier tech can add over $1.1 trillion to India's manufacturing GDP by 2047: Report

IANS | December 16, 2025 2:18 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Frontier technologies -- including artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), robotics, digital twins, 3D printing, and advanced materials -- could together add over $1.1 trillion to India's manufacturing GDP by 2047, a report has said.

POCO C85 5G 1st sale goes live, with best battery experience at a disruptive price

IANS | December 16, 2025 1:46 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) POCO, one of India’s most trusted consumer technology brands, has kicked off the first sale of its all-new POCO C85 5G, exclusively on Flipkart.

PM Modi invites Jordanian firms to partner India, create robust economic corridor

IANS | December 16, 2025 1:42 PM

Amman, Dec 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday invited Jordanian companies to partner India and reap the benefits of its 1.4 billion consumer market, its strong manufacturing base, and a stable, transparent, and predictable policy environment.

PM Surya Ghar scheme delivers zero electricity bills to over 7.7 lakh households

IANS | December 16, 2025 1:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is steadily transforming India’s residential power landscape, with more than 7.7 lakh households already reporting zero electricity bills after installing rooftop solar systems, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on Tuesday.

Google offers $8 mn for India’s AI Centers for health, agriculture, education, and sustainable cities

IANS | December 16, 2025 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) In a bid to support India’s research ecosystem, Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google, on Tuesday announced a funding of $8 million for four AI Centres of Excellence for health, agriculture, education, and sustainable cities.

Old trade routes can power future prosperity, says PM Modi at India-Jordan Business Forum

IANS | December 16, 2025 1:15 PM

Amman, Dec 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India and Jordan have the potential to convert geography into opportunity and opportunity into long-term growth.

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Rupee depreciation influenced by multiple factors, including US trade pact developments: Minister

PM Modi’s visit cements India-Jordan economic ties, 5 key MoUs signed

'India sees Taiwan as vital technology partner'

India leads AI‑forward payroll market innovation globally: Report

Frontier tech can add over $1.1 trillion to India's manufacturing GDP by 2047: Report

POCO C85 5G 1st sale goes live, with best battery experience at a disruptive price

PM Modi invites Jordanian firms to partner India, create robust economic corridor

PM Surya Ghar scheme delivers zero electricity bills to over 7.7 lakh households

Google offers $8 mn for India’s AI Centers for health, agriculture, education, and sustainable cities

Old trade routes can power future prosperity, says PM Modi at India-Jordan Business Forum

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