JPMorgan bets big on India amid robust economic growth

IANS | December 12, 2025 3:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) JPMorgan Chase & Co. is preparing to open a new branch in India for the first time in almost ten years, signalling the US banking giant's deepening interest in one of the world’s fastest-expanding major economies.

Cong criticises Trinamool MP for smoking e-cigarette on Parliament premises; SP defends

IANS | December 12, 2025 3:11 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy has come under criticism after a video surfaced showing him smoking an e-cigarette on the Parliament premises. While the Congress on Friday termed the act inappropriate, the Samajwadi Party (SP) defended the veteran leader, saying he had not violated any parliamentary norms.

PM Modi’s three-nation visit to help boost India's exports in West Asia, Africa: FIEO

IANS | December 12, 2025 3:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman from December 15-18 comes at a pivotal moment for India’s international trade expansion and presents far-reaching opportunities to enhance the country’s economic footprint across West Asia and Africa, the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said on Friday.