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India seeks faster access to Europe through Russia’s Arctic shipping route

India is increasingly looking toward Russia’s Northern Sea Route as a potential alternative for transporting goods to Europe, with industry representatives highlighting the corridor’s shorter distance and potential to reduce transit times by around two weeks. Rakesh Mishra, head of Indian......

India: UPI Prepares for the Arrival of AI-Driven Payments

India is gearing up for a new evolution of its instant payment infrastructure. A system could allow artificial intelligence agents to automatically carry out certain low-value transactions on UPI, without requiring human validation for each operation. The project may be presented soon in Mumbai. The......

Modi reaffirms India’s support for peace efforts in Ukraine

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated New Delhi’s support for diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine, during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek. Modi stressed that India remains......

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit brings Putin, Xi and Modi together in Bishkek

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is holding a two-day summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on August 31 and September 1, bringing together Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders and representatives from member and partner......

India produces first fully domestically made AK-203 rifle

India has reached a new milestone in its efforts to strengthen domestic defence manufacturing with the production of its first AK-203 assault rifle made entirely from Indian-sourced components and materials. The rifle was manufactured and tested by Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), the joint......

MV Ocean Winner Shipwreck Off the Coast of India: 22 Sailors Still Missing

A major search and rescue operation continued on Sunday off the east coast of India following the sinking of a bulk carrier flying the Panamanian flag. Two crew members have been found alive, while 22 other sailors remain missing. The MV Ocean Winner was en route to Singapore after leaving the port of......

India: 15 people killed in fire and stampede during religious observances

At least 15 people were killed in two separate incidents in eastern India on Monday during religious gatherings, according to local officials. Eight people died after a fire broke out at a hotel in Tarapith, a town in West Bengal known for its religious significance. The incident occurred as worshippers......

India ends dollar-raising drive early as foreign inflows ease balance of payments concerns

India’s central bank has brought an early end to a major foreign currency fundraising programme after stronger-than-expected inflows improved the country’s external position, while analysts warned that extending the initiative could have created new policy challenges. The Reserve Bank of......

Bangladesh seeks better diplomatic climate before possible India visit

Bangladesh is seeking improved diplomatic conditions before agreeing to a high-level visit to India, as Dhaka continues to press New Delhi over the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and other fugitives. The two neighbouring countries have been discussing a possible visit by Bangladesh’s......