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Peru set to get its own UPI-inspired real-time payments system soon

Once implemented, it will make Peru the first South American country to adopt the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) technology.

'Significant progress' in critical minerals talks in latest rounds of FTA negotiations with Peru, Chile

India and Peru agreed to hold intersessional meetings to address pending issues ahead of the next round of negotiations to be held in New Delhi in January

India looks to diversify rare-earth supply via FTAs with Peru and Chile, startup-led processing

The ninth round of negotiations with Peru will be held from November 3 to 5, while a third round with Chile is planned for October 27 to 31. The South American countries are emerging as important sources of rare earths

Next round of talks on proposed trade pacts with Chile, Peru in October, November

The five-day talks with Chile will start on October 27 in Santiago, the three-day deliberations with Peru will begin on November 3 in Lima, an official said

India bets on speeding up FTA talks with EU, Peru, Chile to diversify exports from US

Hours after Trump’s fresh tariffs, Indian commerce ministry officials got on to a call with leather and textile exporters on July 31 to gauge the impact of these duties on these two crucial sectors with shipments to the US worth over $10 billion annually.

Explained: How PM Modi’s South America visit deepens India’s strategic ties amid global trade shifts

India is seeking to expand market access and secure critical supplies through deeper trade and investment ties with Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Peru.

As Trump whiplash looms, APEC closes in Peru with China's President Xi front and centre

The 21 leaders from economies bordering the Pacific, including US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, descended on Peru this week at a time when America's incoming president, Donald Trump, has vowed to withdraw the US from its leadership of a global free trade agenda.

More than 4000 year old ceremonial temple discovered in Peru buried in sand dune

A remarkable recent discovery of a ceremonial temple buried in a sand dune was made by archaeologists along with the human skeleton. The temple is located in the Zaña district of the northwestern region of Lambayeque Peru.

Psychologist becomes first person in Peru to die by euthanasia after years-long court battle

Ana Estrada fought for years in Peruvian courts for the right to choose to die, and became a celebrity in the conservative country where euthanasia and assisted suicide are illegal.

World's oldest human? Peru claims centenarian resident was born in 1900, just turned 124

Currently, the Guinness World Records recognizes a 111-year-old Briton as the oldest living man, a title he inherited following the death of a 114-year-old Venezuelan.

Fossil of 16-million-year-old river dolphin found in Peru has an India connection

The fossil skull is that of a river dolphin that once swam in waters that are now the Amazon and whose closest living relative is the South Asian river dolphin found in the Ganga

Peru's prime minister Alberto Otarola steps down after alleged audio leak

Alberto Otarola told media the recording was made in 2021, when he was not a government official, and was manipulated and edited as part of a conspiracy by his political opponents.

5 best places to visit in the world for history buffs

There are countless spectacular destinations around the world to satisfy your thirst for knowledge and adventure.

Cop dresses up as Valentine’s Day teddy bear to lure out woman drug dealer

On the eve of Valentine’s Day, a police officer in Peru dressed up as a life-sized teddy bear to lure out a woman suspected of dealing drugs.

With eye on key minerals, India to hold 6th round of trade talks with Peru in December

The government is hoping to diversify India's import basket in terms of essential metals and minerals by entering into a trade agreement with Peru

India makes bid to host World U20 Athletics in case Peru pulls out

It is, however, not yet certain if India's bid will materialise as World Athletics has recently told Sumariwalla that Peru may still come back to host the event in Lima.

Archaeologists in Peru find 3,000-year-old mummy in Lima: See Pics

Archeologists unearthed other items buried with the body, including corn, coca leaves and seeds, which they believe may have been part of an offering.

At least 27 dead in Peru gold mine fire

A short circuit caused the fire, which broke out Saturday in a tunnel inside the La Esperanza 1 mine in the Arequipa region, police and the public prosecutor's office said.

Peru delivery man found carrying 800-year-old mummy in bag

Police in Peru have seized a mummified corpse from a man who claimed it was his “girlfriend.” Julio Cesar Bermejo said he kept the mummy in his bedroom and considered it his 'spiritual girlfriend'.

Week in pictures: Stunning images from across the world

This photo gallery highlights some of this week's most compelling images from across the world.

Peru closes Machu Picchu as protesters arrested in Lima

Protests demanding the resignation of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte have been ongoing since early December, leaving 46 people dead and prompting the government to impose a state of emergency in violence-hit areas.

Peru extends state of emergency in protest-hit cities

Peru first announced a month-long, nationwide state of emergency in mid-December, shortly after demonstrations broke out over the ousting of former leftist President Pedro Castillo, who had attempted to dissolve Congress and rule by decree.

Peru judge orders 18-month detention for ousted president

The judge’s decision came a day after the government declared a police state as it struggles to calm violent protests that have led to at least 14 deaths. The Ministry of Health reported 40 people were hospitalized for injuries suffered during the civil unrest.