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Shubhanshu Shukla’s historic journey to the International Space Station (ISS) marks a pivotal moment in India’s space ambitions. As the second Indian in space, Shukla’s mission, part of Axiom-4, symbolizes a shift from symbolic gestures to strategic advancements, aligning with India’s indigenous Gaganyaan program.

Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), outlined plans to develop one of the world’s largest green energy ecosystems,...

The Henley Private Wealth Migration Report 2025 predicts 142,000 millionaires will relocate globally this year, rising to 165,000 in...

China has unveiled a three-year plan to boost gold production by over 5% and reserves by 5-10%, addressing rising demand and global...

Hong Kong has been ranked Asia's most international city, narrowly surpassing Singapore in the "Asian Cities Internationality Index...

Indian NSA Ajit Doval met Chinese FM Wang Yi in Beijing, focusing on enhancing India-China relations, combating terrorism, and addressing bilateral, regional, and global issues. The visit coincided with Doval's participation in the SCO Security Council Secretaries’ meeting.

India and China have significantly reduced their US treasury holdings between April 2024 and April 2025, citing rising bond yields, credit rating downgrades, and America’s growing fiscal debt. China cut holdings by $13.5 billion, while India reduced exposure by $1 billion.

India aims to achieve 8% economic growth, surpassing its current 6.5% pace. This ambitious target requires synchronized monetary and fiscal policies, higher investment rates, and robust job creation.

India could unlock $2 trillion in new revenue by 2030, doubling its global GDP share to 8–10% by 2040, according to McKinsey's report on 18 high-growth sectors.

Indian-linked assets in Swiss banks soared to CHF 3.54 billion (₹37,600 crore) in 2024, a threefold increase following a 70% drop in 2023.

India has launched a major initiative to develop an indigenous fifth-generation fighter aircraft, inviting private and public sector companies to compete in designing and building advanced medium combat aircraft (AMCA).

India excels in launching large-scale projects like Aadhaar and UPI with remarkable speed. However, sustaining such initiatives is a challenge due to a cultural focus on rapid growth over long-term durability.

India’s digital revolution is redefining entertainment and commerce, with 23% of Indians now relying solely on mobile phones for media consumption, up from 15% in 2023.

Convenience fees are increasingly burdening Indian consumers, with 50% paying these charges for most online purchases, according to a LocalCircles survey.

Walmart aims to boost annual sourcing from India to $10 billion by 2027, emphasizing the country’s growing role in its global supply chain.

India achieved a significant milestone in the QS World University Rankings 2026, with IIT Delhi ranked 123rd globally, leading 54 Indian institutions on the list.

China is ramping up efforts to boost domestic consumption amidst trade uncertainties and employment challenges. The People’s Bank of...