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India is positioning itself as a global food supplier using Dubai as the logistical gateway, according to statements made by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu of Andhra Pradesh during his visit to the UAE. He declared that India’s strengths in agriculture, horticulture, aquaculture and logistics will enable the country to serve “the global community” through Dubai’s market access.

Naidu spoke of the UAE city’s strategic connectivity and global reach

Mumbai-based crypto exchange WazirX has enabled both Indian-rupee and cryptocurrency deposits as it moves toward resuming full trading and withdrawal services, signalling a critical recovery phase after its high-profile $230-million hack. The platform will initiate trading on 24 October 2025, launching with zero trading fees across all pairs for at least 30 days, and is rolling out withdrawals gradually.

WazirX’s comeback is anchored on a restructuring plan approved

India’s online retail sector is showing signs of stabilising momentum outside of its traditional festival peaks, as consumer habits increasingly shift toward year-round purchasing patterns. According to a report by consulting firm Redseer, while the September-October period continues to see elevated demand—driven principally by mobiles and electronics—overall online shopping volumes are less reliant on a single event window than in previous years.

The study noted that during the opening

Merchandise exports rose to USD 220.12 billion in the six-month period ending September, an uptick of 3.02 per cent compared with the equivalent span of the prior year, while imports climbed by 4.53 per cent to USD 375.11 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of USD 154.99 billion.

A key facet of this performance is that exports to 24 nations recorded growth, underscoring a push by Indian exporters

Alphabet’s Google will commit $10 billion to develop a 1-gigawatt data centre and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, marking its largest investment in India to date, state officials have confirmed. A formal MoU is to be signed today to solidify the partnership.

The data centre campus across three sites — Tarluvada, Adavivaram and Rambilli — will form a hyperscale cluster integrated with AI computing capacity, robust fibre-optic

By K Raveendran[caption id="attachment_109100" align="alignleft" width="374"] Sushil Kutty[/caption]Sushil Kutty, who passed away on Sunday night, lived and wrote like a man apart — a loner in every sense, and yet deeply connected to the world through the force of his words. A regular columnist for the India Press Agency for the last ten years, Sushil was that rare journalist whose writing transcended political lines, winning admiration from across the ideological spectrum. He belonged to no camp, pledged loyalty to no

Google has broadened the accessibility of its AI-powered search feature, now available in 35 additional languages and 40 more countries. This global expansion brings cutting-edge search capabilities to millions more users, further solidifying the tech giant's position in the evolving digital landscape.

The search engine's AI mode, which has already been integrated into several regions, is designed to enhance user experience by delivering more nuanced,

Kocha village in the Khunti district of Jharkhand has been wired into a 40 kW solar micro-grid with IoT-enabled smart management, marking the third Climate Smart Village established under Schneider Electric India Foundation in partnership with PRADAN. The grid now supports irrigation pumps, agro-processing units, households, street lighting, a primary health centre and an e-vehicle.

The pilot builds on earlier deployments in the Gumla district’s Sehal and Chatti

Ukraine’s 63rd Mechanised Brigade has released footage claiming that a 22-year-old Indian national, Majoti Sahil Mohamed Hussein from Morbi, Gujarat, surrendered to Ukrainian forces after fighting for Russia. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs stated it is investigating the matter, having not yet received formal confirmation from Ukrainian authorities.

In the video, Hussein says he travelled to Russia for university studies but was later convicted on drug charges and

More than 70 percent of H-1B visa recipients are citizens of India, underscoring the country’s dominant role in the U. S. skilled-worker pipeline. According to U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services data, in fiscal year 2024, India accounted for 71 percent of approved H-1B petitions. China followed distantly with 11.7 percent.

The H-1B visa programme allows U. S. companies to employ foreign nationals in “specialty occupations,” typically requiring at

Goldman Sachs Bank Europe Se-ODI has sold 8.1 crore shares in Eternal Limited, parent company of Zomato, in a block transaction worth about ₹266.1 crore, marking its fourth offloading in a month.

The shares were priced at ₹328.45 each, roughly 2 per cent below the stock’s prior closing. The buyer was BofA Securities Europe SA, which absorbed the entire block.

Earlier in October, Goldman Sachs sold 8.2 crore shares to

India defeated Pakistan in the Asia Cup final in Dubai, but it was the trophy presentation that has reverberated across cricketing circles. Indian players refused to accept the trophy or medals from Mohsin Naqvi, the head of the Pakistan Cricket Board and President of the Asian Cricket Council, turning what should have been a moment of celebration into a publicly charged standoff.

Tensions ripple beyond the pitch because of

Dubai police have announced an extensive set of security measures and entry restrictions for spectators attending the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Violations of the rules could trigger fines of up to Dh30,000 and imprisonment under federal law governing sports venues.

Every seat for Sunday’s showdown has been sold, with organisers confirming a full capacity of 28,000 spectators. With the

The Dubai Financial Services Authority has issued a decision notice barring HDFC Bank’s Dubai International Financial Centre branch from onboarding or engaging new clients, citing deficiencies in its onboarding procedures and promotional practices.

Under the DFSA’s directive dated 25 September 2025, the branch is prohibited from soliciting or conducting any business with clients who had not already completed the onboarding process by that date. The restrictions span across

The Union Cabinet has cleared a major scheme under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research to infuse ₹2,277.397 crore into capacity building and human resource development in science and technology over the 2021–22 to 2025–26 span.

The “Capacity Building and Human Resource Development ” scheme will be implemented by CSIR and will extend support

India has engaged with Washington over the U. S. decision to impose a one-time $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, warning that the move threatens the mobility of skilled professionals and could strain bilateral trade ties.

The External Affairs Ministry affirmed it would continue talks with relevant stakeholders in the United States, emphasising that talent exchange has underpinned innovation and growth in both economies. The government noted that the new rule

Exports of gasoline and diesel from India have climbed to multi-year highs in 2025, pushed by expanded refinery output, elevated ethanol blending, and weakening domestic demand during the monsoon season. Analysts expect gasoil shipments to reach 610,000–630,000 barrels per day, according to Wood Mackenzie, while Kpler forecasts hover nearer 560,000 bpd.

Heightened crude processing capacity has enabled major refiners such as Reliance Industries and Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd

Ottawa has rejected about 80% of visa applications from Indian students this year, marking the highest refusal rate in over a decade, according to data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and other analyses. The drop in approvals reflects sweeping policy changes by Canadian authorities, including increased financial requirements and tighter scrutiny of student credentials.

IRCC numbers show that during January to April, only 43% of study permit

SAP’s global chief executive Christian Klein announced a strategic expansion of cloud infrastructure in New Delhi today, unveiling the launch of SAP Software Cloud in India and urging that cloud computing and artificial intelligence must underpin India’s path towards self-reliance and a digitally fortified economy. He warned that India is on track to generate 10 zettabytes of data by 2025, and stressed that harnessing this data effectively will

Government officials in New Delhi have unveiled a secure integrated circuit solution, fully developed within India, designed to underpin future digital identity systems including e-passports. All intellectual property is said to reside domestically, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s tech self-sufficiency drive.

The secure IC is embedded with a “smart OS”, enabling secure authentication, encryption, and identity verification. It is intended for deployment in identity credentials

Prosus NV has raised its holding in Urban Company Ltd to 7.35 per cent, after acquiring roughly an additional 4 percentage points by investing about $139 million, ahead of the home services startup’s Initial Public Offering. This move positions Prosus as one of Urban Company’s largest shareholders and signals strong institutional faith in the firm’s prospects.

Urban Company’s IPO drew overwhelming demand — it was subscribed over 103 times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 75 today amid widespread greetings and the launch of a two-week “Sewa Pakhwada” campaign aimed at welfare and outreach efforts across India. State and central leaders as well as ordinary citizens extolled his leadership, while a slate of new programs for women, children and tribal communities were rolled out, especially from Dhar in Madhya Pradesh.

President Droupadi Murmu hailed Modi as “an exemplar of

Heavy downpours have unleashed destructive floods and landslides across Himachal Pradesh, killing three people when a house collapsed in the Nihri area of Mandi district and leaving widespread damage to infrastructure, property and transport.A massive landslide struck a house in Bragta village under Boe panchayat, Sundernagar subdivision, early morning when debris from an adjoining cliff gave way. Five family members were inside; two were rescued critically injured, while three were recovered dead. The Tehsildar confirmed the bodies were sent for

The India-Nepal border has begun reopening across several crossings following days of closure caused by violent protests in Nepal. Checkpoints at Sonauli, Rupaidiha, Kheri, Siddharthnagar and Balrampur have resumed partial movement of goods, under enhanced security and supervision by the Nepal Army.

At Rupaidiha’s Integrated Check Post, over 20 tankers loaded with petroleum, diesel, cooking gas and medicines have entered Nepal, helping to curb shortages of essentials. Nearly 1,000

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