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Fire at Hyderabad furniture store kills five, including children

At least five people, including two children and an elderly woman, died after a fire broke out at a four-story furniture store in Hyderabad, southeastern India, authorities reported Sunday. The blaze erupted late Saturday in the Nampally area, trapping several individuals in the building’s basement......

EU and India finalize major trade deal excluding agriculture

The European Union and India are set to sign their largest free trade agreement yet on January 27 in New Delhi, with top EU officials traveling to the Indian capital to formalize a pact that deliberately excludes agriculture to shield India's politically sensitive farming sector. European Commission......

Russian oil tankers pile up at sea as India cuts imports

Russian crude-loaded tankers are stacking up at sea, unable to offload cargo, as Moscow struggles to revive its Indian market lifeline that rescued its oil trade after European buyers pulled back following the Ukraine invasion. Russia shipped 3.42 million barrels per day over the four weeks ending January......

China dismisses Pentagon report linking border calm to U.S.-India ties

China has rejected a new Pentagon assessment claiming that Beijing is using reduced border tensions with India to hinder the growth of U.S.-India strategic relations, calling the analysis “groundless” and aimed at sustaining American military dominance. At a news briefing in Beijing, Foreign......

Train accident kills seven elephants in India

Seven wild elephants were killed and a young calf was injured after a train struck a herd attempting to cross a railway track in the northeastern Indian state of Assam on Saturday. The region is known for its rich wildlife and hosts a significant portion of India’s elephant population. According......

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......