India, US discuss deeper cooperation in semiconductors, AI and critical minerals

IANS | June 25, 2026 9:53 AM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) India and the United States discussed ways to deepen bilateral technological cooperation, with a focus on semiconductor manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI), trusted supply chains and critical minerals, during a high-level meeting in Washington, it was announced on Thursday.

BSE seeks clarification from Rajesh Exports over ED searches

IANS | June 24, 2026 9:21 PM

Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Wednesday sought clarification from gold jewellery manufacturer Rajesh Exports Ltd regarding reports of searches conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at multiple locations linked to the Bengaluru-based company.

'BRICS Space Economy' next frontier of global growth: Minister

IANS | June 24, 2026 6:32 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Wednesday pitched for “BRICS Space Economy” as the next frontier of global growth and called for collective action among member nations to unlock new opportunities in innovation, investment, entrepreneurship and sustainable development.

NHAI identifies nearly 600 illegal parking hotspots on National Highways

IANS | June 24, 2026 5:05 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has intensified efforts to curb unauthorised parking and encroachments along National Highway corridors, identifying 595 critical locations across the country as part of a nationwide road safety drive, the government said on Wednesday.

ED raids premises of Rajesh Exports, seizes incriminating documents and digital evidence

IANS | June 24, 2026 4:53 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has conducted search and seizure operations at nine premises of Rajesh Exports Limited (REL), located in Bengaluru and Mumbai, in connection with an ongoing investigation into the company and connected persons for suspected contraventions of provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.