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Portraits of PVC recipients replace British officers at Rashtrapati Bhavan
December 18, 2025
Param Vir Dirgha, the majestic corridor of the stately home to India's highest constitutional …
The initiative to display portraits of Indian national heroes at the corridors of Rashtrapati …
The gallery of Rashtrapati Bhawan aims to educate visitors about India’s national heroes who …
Business Standard
Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill passed; way paved for 100% FDI in insurance
December 18, 2025
Parliament has passed the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill, 2025, raising FDI in the insurance …
The increase in the FDI limit to 100% in the insurance sector will pave the way for more …
The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill aims to accelerate the growth and development of the insurance …
The Economic Times
India likely to record about 7% growth in FY26: Gita Gopinath
December 18, 2025
India’s economy is expected to grow by 7% in the current fiscal, higher than the IMF’s earlier …
India’s GDP registered a six-quarter high growth of 8.2% in Q2 of 2025–26, underpinned by …
If India can maintain growth rates of close to 8% for 20 years, then the country will move much …
The Economic Times
Novartis bets big on India, builds its largest global R&D hub outside Switzerland
December 18, 2025
Novartis is deepening its presence in India, positioning the country as one of its most …
Novartis runs the largest pharma GCC in India and has expanded its workforce to over 9,000 …
India-based teams now contribute to nearly every Novartis molecule in late-stage development …
The Times Of India
PM Modi arrives in Muscat: Received by Oman deputy PM at airport; meets Indian diaspora
December 18, 2025
PM Modi was received at the airport by Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid …
PM Modi was warmly welcomed by members of the Indian diaspora on his arrival at the hotel of …
PM Modi’s visit is at the invitation of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman and marks 70 years of …
The Economic Times
'When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion': PM Narendra Modi in Ethiopian Parliament
December 18, 2025
PM Modi addressed a joint session of the Ethiopian Parliament, highlighting the enduring bonds …
When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion; we in India believe that when hearts are united,…
Our vision is of a world where the Global South rises not against anyone, but for everyone: PM …
The Statesman
‘World cannot move forward if systems remain locked in the past’: PM Modi in Ethiopia
December 18, 2025
The world cannot move forward if global systems remain locked in the past: PM Modi in the …
India’s national song Vande Mataram and Ethiopia’s national anthem both refer to the land as …
I feel honoured to be here in the temple of democracy, in the heart of a nation with ancient …
News18
'Deeply Moving': Ethiopian Singers Honour PM Modi With Soulful Rendition Of 'Vande Mataram'
December 18, 2025
PM Modi received a heartwarming welcome in Ethiopia with a soulful rendition of Vande Mataram …
It was a deeply moving moment, especially as India is marking 150 years of Vande Mataram: PM …
PM Modi was seen cheerfully clapping as the Ethiopian singers began singing Vande Mataram …
NDTV
"Thank You For Your Trust": PM Modi Receives Standing Ovation In Ethiopia
December 18, 2025
PM Modi received a prolonged standing ovation of nearly 90 seconds after addressing a joint …
Thank you for your friendship, thank you for your trust... Thank you: PM Modi in Ethiopian …
It was India's proud privilege to supply Ethiopia with over four million vaccine doses: PM …
First Post
PM Modi in Oman: A timeless maritime partnership enters a new strategic phase
December 18, 2025
Oman and India work together for dialogue, diplomacy and peace: Anil Trigunayat, former Indian …
PM Modi’s visit to Oman allows two trusted partners to discuss regional issues and strengthen …
PM Modi’s visit to Oman marked 70 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations between …
The Economic Times
India's Electronics Manufacturing Clusters 2.0 scheme set to create 1.80 lakh jobs with Rs 1.46 lakh crore investment
December 18, 2025
The EMC 2.0 scheme is giving a major boost to India’s electronics ecosystem, with the potential …
The government has approved 11 electronics manufacturing clusters and two common facility …
EMC 2.0 clusters strengthen supply chains and significantly reduce logistics and transportation …
The Economic Times
Indian railways' Kavach system covers 2,000-km rail network, installation progressing very fast: Ashwini Vaishnaw
December 18, 2025
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Lok Sabha that progress on the installation of the …
The Indian Railways has completed laying 7,129 kilometres of OFC cables, installed 860 telecom …
Compared to 2014, when the number of consequential train accidents was 135, the government has …
The Economic Times
CareEdge revises upward India's FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7.5%
December 18, 2025
CareEdge Ratings has revised India's GDP growth outlook for FY26 to 7.5% from an earlier …
CareEdge Ratings company expects the rupee to hover at 89-90 levels against the dollar in FY27
India’s capacity expansion is showing early signs of revival as reflected by strong growth in …
The Economic Times
India Inc hiring for 2026 signals steady growth
December 18, 2025
Hiring by India Inc in 2025 is set to register an over 23% y-o-y jump driven by steady …
The hiring outlook for 2026 also signals a steady growth, with overall recruitment expected to …
The 2026 hiring outlook is led by consumer electronics and media, followed by healthcare, life …
Business Line
India’s textile and apparel exports grow 9.4% in November on garment, handicraft demand
December 18, 2025
India's textiles and apparel exports, including those of handicrafts, stood at USD 2,855.8 …
India’s outbound shipments from the textiles sector stood at USD 2,601.5 million in November …
The US is the largest export market for India's textile and apparel industry
Business Standard
Despite US tariffs, India's seafood exports jump 21% during April-October
December 18, 2025
India’s seafood exports recorded strong double-digit growth in the first seven months of the …
Union Minister Lallan Singh said marine product exports rose sharply between April and October …
The value of seafood exports increased by 21 per cent to ₹42,322 crore ($4.87 billion) during …
NDTV
Indian Pharma Exports Hit $30 Billion, Says Commerce Secretary
December 18, 2025
Indian-made medicines have reached in over 200 markets and has a strong presence in regions …
India is right now the third-largest pharmaceutical producer by volume and 14th by value
One of the key export-driven sectors, the pharma industry, has crossed $30 billion in exports
The Financial Express
India’s telecom exports jump 72% in 5 years: Jyotiraditya Scindia
December 18, 2025
Telecom exports have grown by 72% over the last five years, rising from ₹10,000 crore in 2020–…
767 out of 778 districts have already been connected to the 5G network: Union Minister for …
India currently has around 36 crore 5G subscribers, a number projected to rise to 42 crore by …
The Economic Times
Vedanta plans to invest $20 billion in India in 4-5 years: Anil Agarwal
December 18, 2025
Vedanta Ltd will invest $20 billion across its businesses over the next 4-5 years: Group …
Vedanta will also set up power capacity of 18,000 MW in the years to come, and this will be …
We will probably look at investing $4 billion in oil and gas, and a similar amount in aluminium …
Business Standard
PM E-DRIVE scheme delivers 1.13 million electric vehicles in its first year
December 18, 2025
The PM EDRIVE scheme delivered 1.13 million electric vehicles in its first year while offering …
Despite halving the per-unit demand incentive to Rs 5,000 per kWh, PM EDRIVE enabled 3.4 times …
The PM EDRIVE scheme signals a decisive shift from market activation to system-wide …
The Financial Express
Tier-2 cities power India’s 2025 hiring boom as job market grows 23%
December 18, 2025
Companies across tech, logistics, and consumer sectors increasingly turned to smaller cities to …
India’s job market ended 2025 on a high, clocking a robust 23% year-on-year rise in hiring …
The standout story of 2025 was the rise of Tier-2 cities such as Coimbatore and Ahmedabad, …
Business Standard
Indian Railways electrifies 99.2% of broad gauge network, tops global peers
December 18, 2025
Indian Railways has achieved electrification of 99.2% of its broad-gauge network, bringing the …
14 railway zones, including Central, Eastern, and Northern Railways, have achieved 100% …
Indian Railways is exploring renewable energy sources, with 898 MW of solar power commissioned …
The Times Of India
Royal farewell: Ethiopian PM drives PM Modi to airport in rare gesture; see pics
December 18, 2025
PM Modi received a rare personal diplomatic honour in Ethiopia as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali …
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali had earlier personally received PM Modi at the airport and driven …
The Ethiopia visit followed a similar display of personal warmth during PM Modi’s visit to …
News18
India-Ethiopia Ties: How A 2,000-Year Bond Entered A New Strategic Phase After PM Modi's Visit
December 18, 2025
India and Ethiopia share one of the oldest recorded relationships in Africa, with documented …
PM Modi’s Ethiopia visit underscored a widening partnership shaped by historical connect and …
India and Ethiopia have identified growth, technology, digital infrastructure, skilling, health,…
News18
Unprecedented Push To India-Africa Relations Under PM Modi
December 18, 2025
During the visit to Ethiopia, PM Modi was conferred the Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia, the …
Indian companies have invested over USD 5 billion in Ethiopia, particularly in manufacturing …
India and Nigeria have engaged in ongoing high-level dialogue on counter-terrorism, …
News18
From Ethiopia To Ghana: How PM Modi’s Visits Boosted India’s Strategic Partnership With Africa
December 18, 2025
PM Modi arrived in Ethiopia on his maiden bilateral visit, during which the two countries …
PM Modi held wide-ranging talks with his Ethiopian counterpart, Abiy Ahmed Ali, following which,…
PM Modi underscored the outcomes of his Ethiopia visit, calling the signing of multiple …
Times Now
Modinomics - Firing On All Cylinders
December 18, 2025
India's impressive 8.2% real GDP growth for Q2FY26 showcases its status as the fastest-growing …
For the period April to November 2025, cumulative GST collections stand at a robust Rs 14.76 …
Modinomics 3.0 has been on the fast track and is combining effectively the best of both—…
News18
Modi In Oman And Jordan: New Delhi’s Push To Secure Maritime Chokepoints In West Asia
December 18, 2025
PM Modi’s visit to Oman marks seven decades of diplomatic ties between two nations whose …
India has worked hard to keep inflation in check, and GDP growth has finally breached the 8% …
Today, over 676,000 Indian nationals live in Oman, and bilateral trade stands at approximately …
Business Standard
Xiaomi to expand non-mobile business; bets on TVs, wearables, tablets
December 18, 2025
Xiaomi is focusing on expanding its share in India across businesses other than smartphones, …
We have been doubling down on our non-smartphone business in India this year: Sudhin Mathur, COO,…
This year non-smartphones accounted for 14-15% of our revenues and went up to 18-19% in the …
Business Standard
Foreign varsities in India can save $113 billion in forex: Report
December 18, 2025
Foreign universities in India could serve 5.6 lakh students by 2040, save $113 billion in forex …
A total of 18 foreign universities have received either Letter of Intent, in-principle approval,…
In India, 53 million students are currently enrolled in tertiary education. Additionally, …
Business Standard
Apple exports record $2 billion worth of iPhones from India in November
December 17, 2025
Apple Inc clocked a new record of exporting iPhones worth $2 billion from India in November …
Apple’s iPhone exports in November constitute nearly 75% of the total smartphone exports from …
Total iPhone exports for the first eight months of FY26 have crossed $14 billion
Business Standard
India's exports to China see 90% growth to $2.2 billion in November
December 17, 2025
Outbound shipments from India to China grew by nearly a third to $12.22 billion during April-…
China is India’s fourth largest export destination, accounting for 4% of the country’s total …
In November alone, exports to China witnessed 90 per cent growth to $2.2 billion
Business Standard
India, Jordan aim to double trade to $5 billion over the next five years
December 17, 2025
PM Modi proposed that India-Jordan two countries should aim to double their bilateral trade to $…
India-Jordan discussed deepening bilateral engagement in the fields of trade and investment, …
The Jordanian King noted that Jordan’s Free Trade Agreements and India’s economic power could …
Business Standard
American banking giant JP Morgan to set up Asia's largest GCC in India
December 17, 2025
American banking giant JP Morgan will be the sole occupier of a space of 2 million square feet …
The American banker’s GCC push in India comes on the back of it taking up nearly 1 million …
JP Morgan will occupy a 2 million sq ft GCC in Mumbai’s Powai for 30,000 staff, making it Asia’…
Business Standard
Revamping rural employment: New law will bring significant changes
December 17, 2025
The Union government introduced the Viksit Bharat- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (…
It has been argued that the rural economy has changed significantly since the MGNREGA came …
The Viksit Bharat- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill (or VB-G RAM G Bill) …
The Times Of India
Royal welcome on foreign soil: PM Modi driven by Jordan Crown Prince, Ethiopian PM; ties on display
December 17, 2025
PM Modi is being accorded rare personal courtesies on his ongoing three-nation tour, with top …
PM Modi participated in a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony at the airport and later shared …
India and Ethiopia share historical relations anchored in strong people-to-people ties: MEA
The Times Of India
Rajya Sabha: Over 7 lakh households get zero electricity bills after rooftop solar installation under govt scheme
December 17, 2025
Over 7.7 lakh households receive zero electricity bills after installing rooftop solar panels …
The govt has so far provided subsidy support of Rs 13,926 crore, while over 8.3 lakh loan …
Farmers earn up to Rs 80,000 per hectare per year by leasing their land for solar plants under …
The Times Of India
Lakhpati Didis: How India’s SHG women are transforming lives - And politics
December 17, 2025
Over the past few decades, women’s participation in India’s rural economy has moved from the …
Shashibala Sonkar from a small town in Mirzapur, UP, crossed a milestone that officially …
The latest official figures show a sharp rise in women achieving Lakhpati Didi status. By late …
The Times Of India
India set for real GDP growth of 7.5% as inflation stays cool: Axis Bank chief economist Neelkanth Mishra
December 17, 2025
India is likely to record a 7.5% real GDP growth in the next fiscal while the headline …
The receding fiscal drag and supportive monetary policy will drive above-trend growth of 7.5% …
Axis Bank chief economist Neelkanth Mishra projected FY27 headline inflation of around 4% …
News18
Anchor Of Global South: India And Ethiopia Elevate Ties To ‘Strategic Partnership’ During PM Modi's Visit
December 17, 2025
On December 16, PM Modi’s historic visit to Addis Ababa—the first by an Indian PM in 15 years—…
PM Modi & Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali formally elevated their bilateral relationship to a “…
PM Modi’s visit in Ethiopia reinforces India’s role as a “first responder" for the Global South,…
ANI News
"India leading source of FDI, giving our cooperation a strong foundation of trust," says Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali
December 17, 2025
India is the leading source of FDI in Ethiopia, with over 615 Indian companies investing, …
Strengthening South-South solidarity, PM Modi and PM Abiy Ahmed Ali elevated bilateral ties to …
"We also appreciate your consistent message that Africa's priorities must lead the partnership. …
The Financial Express
PM Modi receives Ethiopia’s highest award, becomes first global leader to get the honour
December 17, 2025
PM Modi becomes the 1st global Head of State to be conferred with 'The Great Honour Nishan of …
India and Ethiopia have elevated their bilateral ties to a 'Strategic Partnership' to provide …
"To be honoured by a very ancient and prosperous civilisation of the world is a matter of great …
The Economic Times
India Inc to see 9% salary increments in 2026, with manufacturing, automotive sectors set for highest hikes
December 17, 2025
Indian companies are set to offer average salary increments of 9% in 2026, with the …
Reflecting a stable talent market, voluntary attrition across industries dropped significantly …
Global Capability Centres are projected to see 9% salary hikes
The Times Of India
Third largest economy soon! PM Modi highlights India’s growth story in Jordan - growth above 8%
December 17, 2025
India is moving towards becoming the world’s 3rd-largest economy with a growth rate above 8%, …
Highlighting significant opportunities for investors, India and Jordan laid out plans to …
"Today, for every Jordanian investor and business, India offers multiple opportunities across …
First Post
‘Come, earn in India’: PM Modi invites Jordanian investors with a ‘good returns’ pitch
December 17, 2025
PM Modi invited Jordanian companies to invest in India, saying they can look forward to good …
India is soon going to become the third-largest economy in the world and presents opportunities …
India’s high GDP numbers are due to productivity-driven governance and innovation-led growth …
The New Indian Express
48,563 MBBS and 29,080 PG seats added in six years: Centre in Rajya Sabha
December 17, 2025
There is an increase of 48,563 MBBS seats and 29,080 PG seats in the country from academic year …
The government has approved the addition of 10,023 medical seats under Centrally Sponsored …
The growing number of medical seats, coupled with improvements in infrastructure and faculty, …
The Economic Times
Building India’s future through modern manufacturing
December 17, 2025
India's growth must pivot towards new manufacturing, leveraging its young workforce for scale, …
The MSME sector accounts for 30.1% of India’s GDP, contributes 35.4% of manufacturing output, …
India's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) jumped to 58.4 in June 2025, an all-time …
The Week
Rafale fighter jets take a big ‘make in India’ leap as Indian firm enters radar supply chain
December 17, 2025
An Indian company, SFO Technologies has secured a contract from French aerospace major Thales …
The order to produce wired structures for Rafale fighter jets marks an important milestone in …
The order to produce wired structures for Rafale fighter jets is expected to boost local …
Business Standard
India's digital-only viewership reaches 313 million in Q3CY25: Report
December 17, 2025
India’s overall digital-only viewership reached 313 million in the third quarter of CY2025: …
Digital is rapidly bridging the reach gap in historically media dark geographies and cohorts of …
The sharp rise of digital-only audiences, now 313 million Indians, signals a decisive shift in …
Money Control
US Embassy shares message on India partnership, hails Trump's 'great friend' PM Modi
December 17, 2025
US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed Washington’s strategic partnership with New Delhi, …
India has increasingly been positioned by Washington as a central pillar of its Indo-Pacific …
During a conversation, PM Modi and US President Donald Trump discussed defence collaboration, …