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India extends Rs 4,000 crore line of credit to Bhutan, grants land in Varanasi for Bhutanese temple

IANS | November 11, 2025 7:06 PM

Thimphu, Nov 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project constructed under a bilateral agreement between India and Bhutan, marking a major milestone in the energy partnership between the two countries. The two sides also reached an understanding on the resumption of work on the main dam structure of the 1200 MW Punatsangchhu-I Hydroelectric Project.

Mumbai's real estate sees $1.2 billion YTD institutional inflows in 2025

IANS | November 11, 2025 6:28 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Institutional investments in Mumbai’s real estate market crossed $1.2 billion in the first nine months of 2025, making it the fourth consecutive year the city has surpassed the billion‑dollar mark, a report said on Tuesday.

Cryptocurrency playing key role in drawing Trump closer to Pakistan: Report

IANS | November 11, 2025 5:39 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s foreign policy is increasingly shaped by his personal interest in cryptocurrency which has led to “the recalibration of Washington’s approach toward Pakistan, a country once viewed predominantly through the lens of security and counterterrorism, but now front and centre in Trump’s vision for World Liberty Financial, a global economic ecosystem pivoting on digital assets and alternative finance mechanisms,” according to an article in the Pakistan Observer newspaper.

Google Cloud powers IIT Madras’ Indic Arena, expands local AI capacity for India

IANS | November 11, 2025 5:28 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Google Cloud and Google DeepMind on Tuesday announced a collaboration with IIT Madras in launching Indic Arena, a public platform that will let Indian users anonymously evaluate and rank AI models on tasks unique to the country’s multilingual landscape.

Visa-on-arrival facilitation to boost medical travel in India: Piyush Goyal

IANS | November 11, 2025 5:17 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) The visa-on-arrival facilitation, if implemented, will further boost medical travel in India, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday.

India’s private hospital sector to almost double to $202 billion by 2030: Report

IANS | November 11, 2025 4:25 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) India’s private hospital sector is projected to reach $202.5 billion by 2030 from an estimated $122.3 billion in 2025, driven by rising demand, private investment, government initiatives and technology adoption such as AI and telemedicine, a report said on Tuesday.

India’s job market shows steady revival with 11 pc hiring intent for 2026: Report

IANS | November 11, 2025 4:24 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) The overall hiring intent in India for 2026 stands at 11 per cent, up from 9.75 per cent in 2025, signalling a discernible improvement in employment sentiment, a report said on Tuesday.

US firm Federal Card Services enters India with $250 million investment, to create over 1,000 jobs

IANS | November 11, 2025 4:15 PM

Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) US-based Federal Card Services (FCS) on Tuesday announced its entry in India with an investment of $250 million across its three core business pillars -- technology, real estate, and services.

Indian stock market continues upward trend as IT, auto stocks lead

IANS | November 11, 2025 4:01 PM

Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) The domestic equity indices closed at a higher note for the second consecutive day on Tuesday amid buying in IT, auto, metal and FMCG sectors. The rally was further sustained by positive global cues as the US Senate passed a bill to end the longest-ever federal shutdown.

Soldiers, scientists and startups must unite to create new defence technology: Rajnath Singh

IANS | November 11, 2025 3:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Highlighting the government’s efforts to make India a leader in technology, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that the country’s defence industrial base is expanding rapidly, with the synergy among DRDO, Armed Forces, industry and academia -- creating a virtuous cycle of research, testing, field feedback and innovation.

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India extends Rs 4,000 crore line of credit to Bhutan, grants land in Varanasi for Bhutanese temple

Mumbai's real estate sees $1.2 billion YTD institutional inflows in 2025

Cryptocurrency playing key role in drawing Trump closer to Pakistan: Report

Google Cloud powers IIT Madras’ Indic Arena, expands local AI capacity for India

Visa-on-arrival facilitation to boost medical travel in India: Piyush Goyal

India’s private hospital sector to almost double to $202 billion by 2030: Report

India’s job market shows steady revival with 11 pc hiring intent for 2026: Report

US firm Federal Card Services enters India with $250 million investment, to create over 1,000 jobs

Indian stock market continues upward trend as IT, auto stocks lead

Soldiers, scientists and startups must unite to create new defence technology: Rajnath Singh

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