India

The statement said it discussed multiple issues to explore possible collaboration as well as cooperation, including shipbuilding, trade economic, scientific and technical cooperation.

Sheikh Hasina’s death verdict: Where she is, what comes next and what India will do as Bangladesh demands extradition

Sheikh Hasina finds herself living under heavy security in New Delhi after being sentenced to death by Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) for crimes against humanity.

‘JeM exists only to target India’: Italian scribe links Red Fort blast to Pakistan-backed terror network

Italian journalist Francesca Marino tells NDTV the Red Fort suicide attack signals a renewed JeM offensive, rooted in Pakistan-backed radicalisation, Balakot fallout and a rebuilding terror network now preparing for larger strikes.

US exemption to benefit $1 billion of India’s farm exports, says commerce ministry

“While this applies to all trading partners, it creates a level playing field for Indian exporters,” the ministry said.

AstraZeneca partners with Sun Pharma to expand access to hyperkalaemia treatment Lokelma

Under the agreement, AstraZeneca will sell SZC under the brand Lokelma, while Sun Pharma will distribute it as Gimliand.

Merchandise trade deficit widens to $42 bn on 200% surge in gold imports

Merchandise exports for October 2025 stood at $34.38 billion, while the imports came in at $76.06 billion during the same period

OPINION | Draft Electricity Amendment Bill represents a missed opportunity for reform

On the positive side, linking to tariffs to costs is a step forward. However, the underlying approach to legislation is hamstrung by a reluctance to allow genuine market-driven competition in the power sector 

When Dharmendra got emotional remembering partition days, "Tabhi bhedbhav ratti bhar ka nahi tha, hamare master ji jab ja rha the main ro pada..."

Dharmendra often returns to the tender corner of his childhood shaped by Partition, speaking with the raw ache of a young boy who couldn’t grasp why his world was breaking apart.

OPINION | India’s push for thorium-based nuclear energy and self-reliance

Sanghnomics: India is focusing on thorium-based nuclear energy to ensure energy security, reduce geopolitical vulnerabilities, and enhance global leadership in clean energy, with significant reserves and long-term development plans in place

Pakistan outspends India threefold in Washington to lobby Trump administration

Pakistan outspent India in Washington lobbying, paying $5 million to secure tariff relief and a $500 million mineral deal with the US, benefiting from firms connected to President Donald Trump.

Dreaming big? Here’s your complete guide to getting an education loan in India

Studying in India or abroad doesn’t have to be a dream — an education loan can make it possible without straining your family’s finances.

India’s 10 most magical stargazing spots you need to see this winter

Discover India’s 10 most magical stargazing spots this winter. From Ladakh’s high deserts to Neil Island’s ocean skies, experience the universe like never before.

Pollution pushes health insurance claims up 14% post-Diwali across various cities as respiratory, cardiac cases surge

This comes amid long-standing discussions within the industry about introducing city-specific health insurance premiums that factor in air pollution levels as a key risk indicator.

OPINION | Trump’s Asia Visit: Key lessons for India in securing a fair deal with the US

Trump's Asia visit highlighted key economic and security deals with allies, offering India valuable lessons on leveraging market, money, and minerals to secure comprehensive deals and strengthen strategic ties with the US

OPINION | Why ‘Bharat Mata’ is central to the RSS’s concept of patriotism

RSSFACTS: For the RSS, patriotism is intertwined with devotion to the nation as a divine, collective entity. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat highlighted the central role of ‘Bharat Mata’ in RSS ideology, emphasising its spiritual significance 

Biocon CEO sees USFDA draft rules potentially slashing biosimilar development costs by half

Global biosimilar development typically costs between $100 million and $200 million, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s updated recommendations aim to eliminate expensive comparative efficacy studies, relying instead on advanced analytical and pharmacokinetic data.

US blacklists Indian firm for director’s role in assisting Iran’s missile and drone projects

The United States has sanctioned 32 entities, including India’s Farmlane Private Limited, for allegedly supplying materials to Iran’s missile and drone programmes, intensifying Washington’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran’s weapons development.

OPINION | All-rounder or all-round confusion as India and South Africa face-off?

Indian cricket appears to have a surfeit of all-rounders. Only appears as it’s not clear what Washington Sundar, for example, is primarily picked for. A batsman who can bowl a bit, or the other way around. Sundar and Reddy would do well to take a leaf out Jadeja’s book and focus on one skill right now to nail down a safe spot 

Nepal now prints its banknotes in China, not India: How Beijing replaced New Delhi in South Asia’s currency game | Explained

By gaining control of a major part of the global supply chain, China now wields quiet but significant influence over the financial infrastructure of many countries.

Govt’s new Credit Guarantee Scheme may offer up to Rs 50 crore to each eligible exporter, sources say

It will remain open till March 31, 2026, or until guarantees worth Rs 20,000 crore are issued, with each loan having a tenure of four years, including a one-year moratorium on repayment, sources indicated.

Exporters await clarity as only Rs 2,600 crore likely left under Export Promotion Mission in FY26

The Rs 20,000-crore Credit Guarantee Scheme will ease access to bank finance for exporters but may not offer any relief for existing NPAs.

OPINION | Addressing the NEET challenge in India’s youth population

India’s large youth population presents both challenges and opportunities. Government initiatives like PMKVY and ITIs aim to enhance employability. Tackling gender disparities and integrating youth into the workforce can drive economic growth 

OPINION | Breaking Through the Mid-Scale Barrier: Lessons from India’s consumer brands

Consumption makes up about 60% of India’s GDP, providing domestic companies with opportunities. Many start off well but then fall into the mid-scale trap. It need not be permanent, there’s a way out

OPINION | India’s foreign policy has become merely a domestic performance

Foreign policy isn't about theatrics, but endurance. True power lies in consistent influence. It's time for India to shift from performance to rebuilding quiet regional trust

India’s low October inflation reading explained in five charts

The moderation was driven by a 5% contraction in food inflation, extending a deflationary streak that began in June