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Japan’s corporate reform wave fuels record-breaking M&A surge toward India’s markets

Japan’s mergers and acquisitions market is closing in on a historic $350 billion in deals, marking one of its most active years in decades as corporate reforms, shareholder pressure, and strategic overseas investments accelerate. The surge comes amid structural shifts in Japan’s economy......

India injects $5 billion to stabilize rupee as currency hits record low

India’s central bank has stepped in to defend the rupee after the currency plunged to a new record low against the U.S. dollar, marking one of its weakest stretches in recent years. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducted a $5 billion foreign exchange swap auction on Tuesday, deploying one of......

Microsoft commits $17.5 billion to accelerate AI adoption across India

Microsoft has unveiled a transformative $17.5 billion investment in India, marking its largest in Asia to date. This ambitious commitment aims to advance India's cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, workforce skilling, and digital sovereignty from 2026 to 2029. The initiative builds......

Fire in Goa nightclub leaves at least 25 dead

At least 25 people, including several tourists, lost their lives after a fire broke out in a popular nightclub in Arpora, located in North Goa district, authorities confirmed on Sunday morning. The incident occurred in one of the region’s busiest coastal areas, well-known for attracting visitors......

IndiGo suspends Delhi departures, triggering nationwide travel disruptions

India faced major air travel disruptions on Friday after IndiGo, the country’s largest airline, halted all domestic departures from New Delhi until midnight due to ongoing operational difficulties. Delhi International Airport Limited announced on X that all IndiGo domestic flights scheduled to......

Putin and Modi to discuss trade and defense ties as India faces U.S. pressure

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to deepen their long-standing strategic partnership on Friday as they meet in New Delhi for the 23rd annual Russia-India Summit. The high-level talks come during Putin’s state visit, a moment shaped by U.S. pressure......

Putin visits India as oil, arms, and diplomacy take center stage

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India on Thursday for a highly anticipated visit, as New Delhi navigates U.S. trade penalties imposed in response to its purchases of Russian oil. The trip marks Putin’s first return to the Indian capital since 2021 and comes at a delicate moment for......

Unseen struggles of women in India’s vibrant markets

Beneath the lively colors and constant motion of India’s bustling markets lies a quieter, more complex story of endurance. Women often at the heart of these economic spaces, shoulder immense pressure as they balance livelihoods and family responsibilities while navigating entrenched inequalities. Across......

Twin bombings in India and Pakistan claim 20 lives, threatening fragile ceasefire

A pair of bombings in the capitals of India and Pakistan within a 24-hour span have left at least 20 dead, marking the most severe security breaches in over a decade and raising fears of renewed hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbors. In India, a car explosion near Delhi’s iconic Red......