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India food safety crackdown widens as Maharashtra targets quick-commerce giants

Maharashtra’s food safety authorities have escalated a high-profile campaign against poor hygiene in the food and grocery sector, turning their attention to India’s rapidly expanding quick-commerce industry after inspections uncovered serious sanitary problems at multiple warehouses. The......

Trump imposes 100% tariffs on selected drone imports and components

US President Donald Trump has ordered the introduction of 100% tariffs on imports of certain types of drones and drone components, marking another step in his administration's efforts to tighten controls on imported products and strengthen the use of tariffs as a trade policy instrument. Trump described......

United States invites India to join the Artemis lunar exploration program

The United States has invited India to participate in the Artemis program, NASA’s ambitious initiative to expand human and scientific exploration of the Moon. The invitation was presented to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) during a meeting of the India-U.S. Working Group on Science......

India becomes first official partner of Russian Energy Week 2026

India is set to become the first official partner in the history of Russian Energy Week, highlighting the growing strategic relationship between Moscow and New Delhi in the energy sector. The Indian Oil Industry Federation, representing India’s Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, will host......

Indian electric mobility startup Yulu raises $93 million to expand its fleet

Indian electric mobility startup Yulu has secured $93 million in fresh funding as it seeks to accelerate the expansion of its urban transportation and delivery operations. The financing round includes $63 million in equity led by GEF Capital Partners and $30 million in debt. Yulu plans to use the funds......

India warns of serious consequences from any border incident with China

India has warned that any incident along its disputed border with China could have serious consequences, as speculation on social media fuels concerns about a possible confrontation between the two countries' armed forces. Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal did not directly confirm......

BRICS explores cross-border payment links and digital currencies

The BRICS group is examining ways to improve cross-border payments by potentially linking fast payment systems and central bank digital currencies among its member states, according to Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra. Speaking at an event in Mumbai, Malhotra said that reducing the cost......

Bata India profit jumps 23% as premium footwear and sneakers drive growth

Bata India posted a strong start to its new financial year, with first-quarter profit rising 23% as consumers showed sustained demand for higher-priced footwear and sneakers. The Indian footwear retailer reported a profit of 639.8 million rupees ($6.70 million) for the quarter ended June 30, compared......

Demographic shifts redraw the global oil map as India and Africa emerge as key growth markets

The global oil market is entering a period of structural change as demographic trends increasingly influence where energy demand is concentrated. While ageing populations are putting pressure on consumption growth in many advanced economies, younger and rapidly urbanising populations in Asia and Africa......