US judge dismisses Adani fraud charges

IANS | August 11, 2026 8:29 AM

Washington, Aug 11 (IANS) A US judge has dismissed criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani after the Justice Department abandoned the prosecution.

India’s solar manufacturing boom raises alarm bells on Chinese internet

IANS | August 10, 2026 9:06 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Chinese social media has been flooded with discussions about India’s rapid rise in solar manufacturing, with some posts portraying the country’s growing photovoltaic (PV) industry as a new challenge to China’s long-standing dominance in the sector.

Parliament passes Taxation Bill, Sitharaman says no fee on UPI transactions

IANS | August 10, 2026 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Parliament approved the Taxation and other Laws (Amendment) Bill on Monday, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman making it clear that the legislation does not impose any tax or transaction charge on users making payments through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

India clocks increase in employment during April-June quarter: Govt data

IANS | August 10, 2026 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) India’s overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR), for persons aged 15 years and above, rose to 54.6 per cent during April–June 2026, reflecting the increase in employment in the country, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Monday.