New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Bangladesh's economic growth and external balance sheet position could weaken further, a new report has said, citing ratings S&P Global long‑term outlook on the country shifting to negative from stable.
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Indian travellers can now use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to make online bookings for At the Top, Burj Khalifa, with the iconic attraction becoming the first in the UAE to accept the payment system for e-commerce transactions, NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) said on Wednesday.
Kathmandu, July 29 (IANS) Nepal's tiger population has increased to 429 in 2026 from 355 recorded in 2022, as the country continues to make significant strides in conserving the endangered big cats.
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita met El Salvador's Ambassador to India Guillermo Rubio Funes here on Wednesday and expressed appreciation for his contribution to strengthening bilateral ties.
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) The political fallout from the developments in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is likely to extend beyond the region and eventually reach Islamabad, where allegations of electoral rigging are expected to intensify political tensions.
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's visit to China demonstrates a cautious but deliberate move to stabilise one of Asia's most consequential bilateral ties and reflects India's mature foreign policy, a report said, noting that it should not be considered a breakthrough but a reset in tone and intent.
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests in Delhi have largely been portrayed as a public outpouring against examination paper leaks, unemployment and corruption. Within weeks, what began as a movement over specific grievances evolved into a nationwide political agitation that eventually led to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Islamabad, July 29 (IANS) In yet another crackdown on dissent, the Pakistani authorities have revoked the registrations of 13 private schools in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) over the participation of their management, staff and students in the ongoing anti-government protests in the occupied territory.
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Trade between India and Africa rose from $7 billion in 2001 to more than $98 billion in 2023, while cumulative Indian investment on the continent now exceeds $75 billion, concentrated in telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure and agriculture, according to figures compiled by the India Africa Entrepreneurship Forum (IAEF).
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) China’s investments in Africa and other developing countries are now concentrated in equity participation, public‑private partnerships and local‑currency financing which has replaced the large sovereign credit lines that constituted Chinese development finance earlier, according to an article in South Africa’s news website IOL.
