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India launches UPI at department store in France
June 17, 2026
UPI launched at Galeries Lafayette in Nice, strengthening ties between India and France
The premium department store features over 600 top brands spanning fashion and beauty
UPI is now live across nine countries, enabling seamless transactions for global travelers
The Times Of india
New train services to boost Purvanchal connectivity from June 19
June 17, 2026
New train operations starting June 19 will successfully boost regional rail connectivity in …
The extended MEMU train line directly connects the eastern districts with the urban hub of Varanasi
Direct Delhi train routes from Mau and Chhapra will bolster long-distance travel and business
Business Standard
Tablets get screen time in India as sales and exports demand expand
June 17, 2026
India's tablet market is expanding rapidly due to rising domestic sales and higher export demand
Buyers prefer larger 12 inch tablet screens, blurring lines between traditional laptops and mobile
Total tablet market hits 4.5 million units as top brands increase their domestic manufacturing …
Business Standard
Global talent shift dips as India emerges top AI hub: BCG report
June 17, 2026
India achieved the world's largest annual gain in AI talent share, increasing by 1.3%
India ranks among the top three destinations globally for both AI and STEM talent: BCG
India joined the US and UK among the top three destinations for mobile tech talent: BCG
NDTV
Slovenian Tourist Says India's Payment System Is 'Years Ahead Of Most Countries'
June 17, 2026
Julija praised India's payment system, calling it years ahead of what is used in most countries
Julija was highly impressed by how small roadside chai stands and local shops easily accept UPI
UPI leads globally, accounting for nearly 49% of all real-time payment transactions
The Economic Times
India Inc's sales growth gathers pace in March quarter, led by autos and metals: RBI data
June 17, 2026
Manufacturing sales growth accelerated significantly to 14.5% from 11.4% in the previous quarter:…
India Inc's aggregate sales growth accelerated to 13.9% in the March quarter from 10.1% …
Growth of IT companies improve to 9.9% in the March quarter from 8.8% previously: RBI
The Economic Times
India’s electronics exports up 11.62% to $5.09 billion in May
June 17, 2026
India's electronics exports grew by 11.62% year-on-year, reaching $5.09 billion in May: …
India’s cumulative electronics exports is up by 24.4% to $10.27 billion: Commerce Department
The United States emerged as the top buyer of all electronics exports: Commerce Department
News18
12 Years Of Bharat's Yogic Resurgence: How PM Modi Revived India's Gift To Humanity
June 17, 2026
Yoga’s success has shown that India’s civilisational legacy is not merely a matter of …
PM Modi recognised yoga’s potential as a bridge between India’s ancient wisdom and the modern …
Through yoga, Bharat has offered the world a message of balance, peace, and self-discovery
Business Standard
India's export surge reflects integration into global value chains: Experts
June 17, 2026
India’s merchandise exports rose 18% YoY to $45.2 billion in May 2026, marking a six-month high …
India’s exports grew 16.09% to $88.91 billion during April–May FY27, highlighting the …
Export leaders said infrastructure improvements, digital trade facilitation measures, FTAs and …
Money Control
Northeast will become growth engine of India's travel economy: Union Tourism Minister
June 17, 2026
Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said the Northeast will emerge as the growth …
Northeast has everything on a platter to offer to whatever a tourist can desire or dream of: …
The entire Northeast region, comprising eight states, is dotted with historic locations, …
Money Control
Why Neelkanth Mishra believes India is better positioned for AI era than US
June 17, 2026
World Bank Executive Director Neelkanth Mishra said AI could strengthen India's technology …
Neelkanth Mishra said India's employment structure, with a large share of jobs in agriculture, …
PM Modi's economic advisor Neelkanth Mishra said AI presents more opportunities than risks for …
The Financial Express
‘Make in India, for the world’: Ritesh Agarwal champions deep-tech startups at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice
June 17, 2026
‘Make in India, for the world’: OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal champions deep-tech startups at …
Over 300 Indian entrepreneurs, innovators and startup founders participated in Bharat Innovates …
Ritesh Agarwal highlighted the participation of Indian startups and innovators at Bharat …
Business Standard
India's 5G subscriptions to reach 1.1 billion by 2031: Ericsson report
June 17, 2026
Ericsson projects India’s 5G subscriptions will cross 1.1 billion by 2031, accounting for 81% …
India also continues to lead globally in mobile data consumption per smartphone: Ericsson Report
At the end of 2025, 5G subscriptions reached 430 million and accounted for 35 per cent of total …
News18
'We Are The Most Famous On Instagram': PM Modi Reunites With Meloni After Viral 'Melody' Video
June 17, 2026
'We are the most famous on Instagram': PM Modi reunites with Meloni after viral 'melody' video
PM Modi and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni shared a warm exchange on the sidelines of the G7 Summit
The friendly exchange between PM Modi and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni at the G7 Summit …
News18
India Views The World As One Family': PM Modi Calls For Rebuilding Trust In Global Partnerships At G7
June 17, 2026
The success of global partnerships depends on rebuilding confidence among nations in an …
PM Modi said trust has emerged as one of the most valuable assets in international relations …
India views the world as one family and believes partnerships should empower nations to build …
Firstpost
'World suffers from shortage of trust': PM Modi urges inclusive global partnerships at G7 Summit
June 17, 2026
Mutual trust is the most important strategic asset today. But, sadly, today, the world does not …
PM Modi at G7 invoked the principle of “Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya” (welfare and …
PM Modi at the G7 argued that future partnerships should be based on equality rather than …
The Indian Express
The Modi era and the remaking of governance in India
June 17, 2026
Digital public infrastructure such as Aadhaar, UPI and CoWIN has positioned India as a global …
India's G20 Presidency and growing international engagement have strengthened its position as a …
Investments in roads, railways, airports, ports and logistics corridors have strengthened India'…
Hindustan Times
Solar power in focus: An Indian formula for African food security
June 17, 2026
India's PM-KUSUM scheme has installed 2.7 million solar pumps, with a target of 5 million by …
Through the International Solar Alliance (ISA), India is sharing its solar energy expertise …
Under PM Modi's leadership, India's solar capacity has increased from 2.8 GW in 2014 to over …
The Economic Times
Indian Railways clears ₹755-crore project to build third line between Champa and Korba
June 17, 2026
The Indian Railways has approved a ₹755-crore project to construct a 42-km third railway line …
The additional rail infrastructure in Chhattisgarh will reduce congestion, improve operational …
The new railway line in Chattisgarh will enable the operation of two additional passenger train …
India Today
PM reviews bilateral ties with Canada, UK, UAE leaders on G7 sidelines in France
June 17, 2026
PM Modi held bilateral meetings with leaders of Canada, the UK, the UAE, Japan, Egypt and South …
PM Modi welcomed the growing momentum in India-UK relations, highlighting the opportunities …
PM Modi thanked the UAE leadership for its continued support and care for the Indian diaspora …
The Financial Express
India’s AI moment: Sarvam turns unicorn at $1.5 billion valuation
June 16, 2026
India's sovereign AI ambitions reached new heights as Sarvam AI became the nation's 5th unicorn …
Reflecting deep investor confidence in India’s tech infrastructure, HCLTech will invest ₹1,427 …
“Our investment in Sarvam marks a significant step towards building India’s trusted and …
News18
PM Modi Conferred With Slovakia’s 'Order Of The White Double Cross', His 33rd Global Honour So Far
June 16, 2026
PM Modi received Slovakia’s highest civilian honour, the Order of the White Double Cross, …
The Slovak honour marked the 33rd international honour conferred on PM Modi by a foreign country
PM Modi's recognition in Slovakia reflected appreciation for India’s contribution in …
The Economic Times
India, Slovakia sign defence cooperation intent, deepen ties
June 16, 2026
India and Slovakia signed a letter of intent on defence cooperation, opening a new area of …
Defence collaboration is expected to add greater depth to the growing India-Slovakia bilateral …
The defence cooperation between PM Modi and PM Fico was accompanied by wider discussions on …
The Times Of india
Slovak nationals welcome PM Modi with Vande Mataram, folk dance performances
June 16, 2026
Slovak nationals welcomed PM Modi with renditions of “Vande Mataram”, reflecting goodwill …
Traditional folk dance performances showcased Slovakia’s cultural heritage as part of the …
PM Modi's warm reception in Bratislava shows growing people-to-people and cultural connections …
The Times Of india
100 foreign trips, 78 countries: PM Modi marks diplomatic milestone during visit to France, Slovakia
June 16, 2026
PM Modi completed 100 foreign visits across 78 countries, marking a major milestone in India’s …
PM Modi's State visits reflect sustained engagement with partners across regions on trade, …
India’s global outreach has expanded through regular engagements aimed at strengthening …
The Times Of india
‘Our potential is vast’: PM Modi hails new chapter India-Slovakia ties
June 16, 2026
PM Modi said India and Slovakia have significant untapped potential and are entering a new …
Both New Delhi and Bratislava are looking to expand collaboration in trade, technology, …
The progress in our bilateral trade and economic cooperation is a matter of satisfaction for us.…
News18
Twinning In Slovakia: Robert Fico Sports Gray-Coloured Jacket Gifted By PM Modi
June 16, 2026
Slovak PM Robert Fico struck a pose in the jacket gifted by PM Modi, highlighting the cordial …
PM Fico's gesture added a personal touch to the diplomatic engagement between India and …
Symbolic exchanges such as these often help strengthen goodwill alongside formal discussions on …
ANI News
"Faster than many advanced countries": Slovak PM Robert Fico praises India's growth and digital transformation
June 16, 2026
Slovak PM Robert Fico said India’s growth is outpacing that of many advanced countries around …
India’s digital transformation was highlighted as a major achievement driving efficiency, …
Slovak PM Fico's remarks reflected growing international recognition of India’s technological …
The Economic Times
Carnival Time! Auto cos on a roll as demand stays strong
June 16, 2026
Strong consumer demand continued to support vehicle sales across multiple segments of the …
Industry growth has been supported by new launches, improving consumer confidence and sustained …
The momentum in the automobile sector highlights the resilience of domestic demand and the …
Business Standard
India successfully tests indigenous long-range land attack cruise missile
June 16, 2026
India successfully tested an indigenous long-range land attack cruise missile, off of the coast …
The LRLACM is designed to strike land-based targets at long distances with high precision and …
The successful testing of the LRLACM reflects ongoing efforts towards Aatmanirbharta in …
The Economic Times
Northeast’s rise under PM Modi is one of India’s biggest success stories: Sarbananda Sonowal
June 16, 2026
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal described the Northeast’s transformation as one of the most …
From frontier region to economic growth hub, PM Modi ji has led the Northeast’s transformation …
The Northeast has moved from the margins of national policymaking to the centre of India’s …
The Indian Express
A 12-year story of peace and progress in Bastar
June 16, 2026
The decline of Naxal violence has helped create conditions for greater peace, stability and …
The combined impact of central and state initiatives is visible in every sector of Bastar, …
The transformation of Bastar shows how focussed governance and welfare delivery can change …
The Economic Times
Noida’s newly built Jewar International Airport begins commercial flight operations
June 16, 2026
Commercial flight operations have started at the Noida International Airport, serving as a hub …
The Jewar Airport is set to become one of the largest airports in Asia: Ram Mohan Naidu …
We will start with a capacity of 1.2 crore passengers, and by the fourth phase, we aim to …
Outlook Business
India's Auto Market Hits New May Record, Scooters Steal the Show
June 16, 2026
India's automobile sector recorded its best-ever May sales in 2026, with passenger vehicle …
Reflecting a robust manufacturing ecosystem, two-wheeler sales climbed 14.8% to 19,02,209 units,…
"Demand created due to reduced GST rates, with easier financing, is again getting reflected in …
The Economic Times
594% revenue jump, a million missions: ideaForge's Ankit Mehta on powering India's drone story
June 16, 2026
India's drone sector is set for massive expansion with a signaled ₹20,000 crore drone …
Homegrown company ideaForge achieved a stunning 594% revenue jump and recorded a ₹60 crore …
In March 2026, ideaForge became the first Indian drone company to train NATO military with the …
Business Line
Armenia healthcare scheme opens oncology drug export opportunities for Indian pharma companies
June 16, 2026
Armenia’s newly launched Universal Health Care scheme has opened up major state-subsidised …
The Armenian Ministry of Health has identified a range of Indian pharmaceutical products for …
“The initiative presents a valuable opportunity to expand Indian pharma companies in the …
Money Control
From Singapore to Tanzania, India’s record export surge in May spans Asia, Africa, Europe
June 16, 2026
India’s total exports, encompassing both goods and services, achieved a remarkable 15.83% year-…
Outbound merchandise shipments reached a record high of $45.20 billion, with engineering goods …
India’s exports to Tanzania surged by 196.89%, Sri Lanka by 150.29%, South Africa by 116.21%, …
CNBC TV 18
India’s engineering exports surge 24.5% in May to $12.31 billion despite global trade disruptions
June 16, 2026
India’s engineering exports surged 24.48% year-on-year to hit $12.31 billion in May 2026, …
Propelled by robust domestic production, cumulative engineering exports during April-May 2026-…
“The trend clearly shows adaptability of the engineering community to the dynamic external …
The Economic Times
Indias startup ecosystem grows to 2 3 lakh ventures creates 25 lakh jobs
June 16, 2026
India’s startup ecosystem has expanded dramatically from just a few hundred ventures in 2014 to …
The flourishing startup sector has become a vital economic force for the nation, generating 25 …
Startup sector's increasing contribution to national development underscores the broader agenda …
Business Standard
"Set to become third-largest economy": Australian PM hails India’s rise, awaits PM Modi's visit
June 16, 2026
Hailing India’s robust economic momentum, Australia highlighted that the nation is securely on …
Describing India’s rapid economic rise as an extraordinary opportunity for the Indo-Pacific …
"India has the largest population in the world and is projected to grow into the third-largest …
Money Control
Foreign investors pump $1.84 billion into Indian bonds in June, highest in 16 months
June 16, 2026
Driven by the Central government's sweeping policy move to scrap capital gains tax on FII …
Following the landmark policy shift, the Indian rupee strengthened by nearly 1% and bond yields …
"Indian authorities have undertaken a series of bond-supportive measures encompassing tax breaks,…
Money Control
Indian exports to West Asia rise 26% in May thanks to Omani ports; peace deal may give further boost
June 16, 2026
India’s exports to West Asia achieved a magnificent 26.2% month-on-month surge to hit $5.30 …
Strategic logistics channels through Omani ports successfully optimized supply chains, driving …
“Exports to the region have risen due to the efforts of exporters and our agencies on the ground,…
News18
'Political Miracle': Slovakia PM Congratulates Modi On Becoming Longest-Serving PM
June 16, 2026
PM Modi has completed 12 years at the helm of the Central government, successfully becoming the …
In a historic 1st-ever visit by an Indian PM to Slovakia, both nations elevated bilateral …
“Mr Prime Minister, I congratulate you on being the longest-serving PM in India. This is like a …
The Pioneer
Swasth Bharat, Sashakt Bharat: 12 years of health care development
June 16, 2026
India’s public health landscape has undergone a monumental shift, with over 1.8 lakh Ayushman …
Reflecting a robust delivery network, India achieved over 120 crore OPD consultations at AAMs, …
“National Health Mission spending grew by 168% over the past decade, reflecting government’s …
Money Control
UPI goes live at Eiffel Tower and French airports as India-France digital ties strengthen
June 15, 2026
UPI is now operational at the Eiffel Tower and selected French airports, making digital …
The expansion of India’s UPI highlights the growing international acceptance of India’s digital …
India and France are deepening cooperation in digital technologies through practical, consumer-…
Money Control
India, France target doubling trade to $32 billion in 5 years; boost nuclear and defence ties
June 15, 2026
India and France have set a goal of doubling bilateral trade to $32 billion within the next …
Defence cooperation remains a key pillar of the partnership, with both countries looking to …
India and France are expanding collaboration in civil nuclear energy and advanced technology to …
Organiser
From Chandrayaan to GenomeIndia: How 12 years of scientific transformation powered journey towards Viksit Bharat
June 15, 2026
From Chandrayaan-3's historic lunar landing to the GenomeIndia Project, India’s scientific …
For decades, scientific achievements were often perceived as distant accomplishments taking …
Over the last twelve years, science has increasingly become a tool for national development, …
News18
'Bharat Innovates' Bridge Between India’s Talented Youth And European Expertise: PM Modi
June 15, 2026
PM Modi and President Macron jointly inaugurates the Bharat Innovates event in Nice, France; it …
The Bharat Innovates programme is emerging as a bridge between India’s talented youth and …
Some relationships are driven not only by shared interests but also by a shared vision. The …
The Indian Express
India a tech provider, offering global solutions: PM Narendra Modi in France
June 15, 2026
Until a decade ago, the world viewed India merely as a tech adopter; Today, India is emerging …
PM Modi inaugurates ‘Bharat Innovates’ in Nice, France, says “India is emerging not merely as a …
India has demonstrated that innovation and inclusion are not contradictory but complementary: …
The Hindu
India known as nation with world’s largest healthcare programme: PM Modi
June 15, 2026
India has worked to make quality healthcare more affordable and accessible in the past 12 years,…
India is known as the nation with the world’s largest healthcare programme, Ayushman Bharat, …
Efforts like PM Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana have made medicines, stents and knee implants …