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ReNew Energy Global Plc is negotiating with several international banks to secure a loan of about $815 million aimed at refinancing its debt, according to sources familiar with the matter. The funds would help the renewable energy firm restructure existing liabilities and improve its financial flexibility.

The discussions involve major global lenders, though the identities of those banks have not been confirmed. The loan is expected to offer terms

Infosys Ltd cleared a share buyback plan worth ₹18,000 crore, its biggest to date, offering ₹1,800 per share under a tender‐route offer. The price represents a 19% premium over closing levels on the BSE and NSE.

The company intends to repurchase roughly 10 crore shares, amounting to about 2.41% of its equity. Approval came through a board resolution disclosed in regulatory filings.

Infosys’s share

Bybit has restored full access to its mobile app for users in India, marking a pivotal stage in its compliance efforts and reaffirming its long-term presence in the market. Access to its website is being reinstated in phases and is expected to be fully live within the next three to four days. This marks a strategic relaunch of services including spot trading, derivatives, options and copy trading, supported

SriLankan Airlines has suspended services to Kathmandu after authorities closed Tribhuvan International Airport amid nationwide unrest, forcing cancellations on the Colombo–Kathmandu route and disrupting onward travel plans.

Airport officials said flight operations at Kathmandu would remain shut until the evening as security forces moved to stabilise the capital, while armoured patrols and curfews kept streets largely empty following two days of violent demonstrations. Airline pauses Kathmandu services amid

A Delhi court barred several journalists and activists from publishing or circulating unverified, allegedly defamatory material about Adani Enterprises Ltd, also ordering the removal of existing posts within strict timeframes while safeguarding fair reporting—Adani Enterprises Secures Ex Parte Injunction Against Journalists, Activists.

A bench presided over by Senior Civil Judge Anuj Kumar Singh passed an ex parte interim order on Saturday, 6 September 2025, directing defendants—including Paranjoy Guha Thakurta,

Northern Ireland stands to benefit significantly from growing economic and technological ties with India, as boosted trade, tariff relief, and joint research initiatives begin to materialise. A free-trade agreement between India and the United Kingdom promises a settlement that could deliver a multi-million-pound boost to Northern Ireland’s economy, particularly in advanced engineering, technology, and services. At the same time, enhanced academic and innovation partnerships are expanding the region’s

A succinct pledge to resolve their border differences and reinvigorate cooperation was exchanged between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a summit in Tianjin. The meeting, marking Modi’s first visit to China since the border clashes of 2020, signals a strategic effort to steady bilateral ties ahead of the meeting of regional leaders.

At the outset, Modi acknowledged that disengagement along the Line of Actual Control has created a

A colossal leap in infrastructure development is underway as OpenAI pursues the establishment of a data centre in India with a striking capacity of at least one gigawatt. The project, integral to its Stargate initiative, ushers in a new era of AI infrastructure expansion across Asia.

OpenAI is actively exploring partnerships with Indian firms to bring this gigawatt-scale facility to life, though the precise location and timeline remain unspecified.

Novacore Innovations, based in Mumbai, has launched India’s inaugural GPU cloud platform built around NVIDIA’s Blackwell‑based B200 servers. The platform, powered by a ₹44.6 crore line of credit led by Rashi Fincorp with backing from U. S. and Abu Dhabi investors, is being deployed in Hyderabad to serve startups, researchers and enterprises across India, the U. S. and the Middle East.

This GPU‑as‑a‑service offering centres on the NVIDIA B200, an

Bilateral non-oil trade between the UAE and India surged past US $37.6 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a 33.9 per cent increase compared with the same period in the previous year. The UAE’s Foreign Trade Minister, Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, highlighted during his Mumbai visit the pivotal role of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in propelling this growth. Discussions focused on expanding

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said today that a free‑trade agreement with Oman will be finalised soon, while Qatar has expressed interest in negotiating a similar pact. Concurrently, he confirmed that negotiations with the European Union are gathering pace.

Speaking at a New Delhi event, Goyal assured exporters of government support to navigate global trade uncertainties—particularly those triggered by unilateral policies of other nations. He emphasised ongoing consultations with

Efforts to standardise digital experiences across government platforms are gaining traction through the UX4G initiative. Run by the National e‑Governance Division under the Ministry of Electronics & IT, UX4G provides a unified design framework, making websites and apps more consistent, accessible and intuitive for users across all states and central departments.

The initiative offers a comprehensive design system that includes ready‑to‑use Figma kits,

Infosys will acquire a 75 percent stake in Versent Group, the cloud‑focused digital transformation specialist wholly owned by Telstra, for A$233.3 million, in a joint venture aimed at accelerating artificial intelligence‑enabled cloud and digital services across Australia. The deal, positioning Infosys as majority operator with Telstra retaining a 25 percent interest, is expected to complete in the second half of fiscal year 2026, contingent on approval from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board

The new Bengaluru office aims to be a hub

Amazon has approached the Commerce Ministry with a proposal to modify foreign direct investment rules by creating a carve-out for export transactions. The company is requesting permission to purchase goods directly from Indian sellers for overseas sales, a departure from the longstanding policy that restricts foreign e-commerce firms to pure marketplace operations.

The policy currently prohibits platforms like Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart from holding inventory or selling directly to

The Kerala Cricket League 2025 has opened with a level of excitement unmatched by its debut season. With a surge in investment, enhanced infrastructure, and an increased focus on talent development, the league aims to set new standards for cricketing events in the region. The second edition promises to build on the success of its inaugural year, attracting attention from players, fans, and sponsors alike.

Significant investments have

OpenAI has announced plans to establish its first office in New Delhi, marking a significant step in the company's expanding global footprint. The move underscores the growing importance of India to the AI research and development community. It follows a recent surge in OpenAI's user base in the country, where its language model, ChatGPT, has gained significant traction among businesses, developers, and students.

India's burgeoning

The Kerala Aviation Summit has commenced in Kochi, bringing together industry leaders, policy makers, and investors to discuss the future of the aviation sector in the region. The event, inaugurated by Kerala's Chief Minister, marks a significant step in the state's efforts to position itself as a key player in India's aviation industry.

Held at the state-of-the-art convention centre, the summit aims to attract both domestic and international investments

India's oil import strategy showed a marked shift in July 2023, as figures indicated a significant dip in Russian oil imports, alongside a notable increase in purchases from the United States. According to the latest data, India's Russian crude oil imports fell by approximately 3.6% in the first seven months of the year, amounting to 1.73 million barrels per day, down from the previous

China has lifted export restrictions on rare earth minerals and fertilisers to India, easing supply pressures across high-tech, agricultural, and infrastructure sectors. The curbs, linked to national security concerns amid lingering border tensions, were rescinded following high-level diplomacy. Indian supplies of essential rare earth magnets—vital for electronics, renewable energy, and defence manufacturing—along with fertilisers and tunnel-boring equipment, are now poised to increase.

Lines of communication between the two capitals

Kotak Mahindra International Limited, a subsidiary of Kotak Mahindra Bank, has made a significant stride in expanding its footprint in the UAE's financial sector. The firm has officially received a licence from the Securities and Commodities Authority, granting it the ability to manage investments and portfolios within the emirate’s capital markets. This makes KMIL the first Indian financial institution to obtain such a licence, opening the door to

An Air India flight bound for Delhi had to abort its scheduled takeoff from Kochi International Airport due to a technical malfunction. The incident occurred shortly before the aircraft was set to depart, prompting immediate action from the airline’s ground crew and safety personnel. Passengers were instructed to disembark and wait for further updates as the airline made arrangements for an alternative flight.

The flight, designated AI 185, had

Samsung has commenced local production of laptops in India, marking a significant shift in its manufacturing strategy. The move follows growing trends in the global tech industry, where companies are increasingly decentralising their manufacturing to cater to regional markets and mitigate supply chain risks. The tech giant’s decision to set up its laptop assembly line in India comes as part of a broader push to diversify its production

Dubai's Burj Khalifa illuminated the night sky on Friday, August 15, 2025, with the vibrant hues of the Indian flag—saffron, white, and green—to commemorate India's 79th Independence Day. The world’s tallest building became a beacon of unity and cultural pride, drawing large crowds of Indian expatriates and residents who gathered to witness the spectacular light show.

The Indian Consulate in Dubai confirmed that the display commenced at 7:50 PM