India to play key role in world’s economic growth as Global South comes into focus
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) As the world’s attention turns to the developing countries of the Global South, India’s rapid progress will play a key role in shaping the future of the global economy, according to Amitabh, G20 Sherpa and former NITI Aayog CEO. In his address at an event organised by the Association of […]
30 Indian startups raised $250 million in funding last week
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) At least 30 startups raised $248.87 million in funding last week as the Indian startup ecosystem continues to shine due to strong fundamentals of the economy. Out of these, five were growth-stage deals, while 24 were early-stage deals. While one startup has not given information about its funding. According to […]
Budget 2025-26: Income tax payers want FM Sitharaman to cut rates
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) A pre-budget survey reveals that individual taxpayers want relief on the personal tax front to increase their disposable income in Budget 2025-26 to be presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1. A majority of respondents, 57 per cent, want lower tax rates, while 25 per cent […]
India’s tourism sector to see 24 million new jobs by 2033 as smaller cities grow
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The rapid development of smaller cities in India is expected to generate 24 million talent opportunities in tier 2 and 3 markets by 2033, with a balanced workforce comprising 75 per cent male and 25 per cent female talent, according to a new report. As per the World Travel and […]
‘Extremely grateful for recognition’: Zydus Lifesciences Chairman elated over Padma Bhushan honour
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Chairman of Zydus Lifesciences, Pankaj Patel, on Sunday thanked the Government for bestowing Padma Bhushan upon him, and said he was “extremely grateful for the recognition”. Pankaj Ramanbhai Patel, the Chairman of Zydus Lifesciences Limited, has been conferred with Padma Bhushan, one of India’s highest civilian awards by the Central […]
Piyush Goyal to visit Oman on Jan 27 for talks on bilateral economic pact
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Muscat, Oman for the 11th Joint Commission Meeting with Qais bin Mohammed bin Moosa al-Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, Sultanate of Oman from January 27-28, 2025, an official said on Sunday. During the visit, the two leaders are expected […]
India-US bilateral trade records robust growth in Dec
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) India’s trade with the USA is on the upswing with robust growth being recorded in December in the bilateral exports of the two countries despite the disruption in shipping due to geopolitical tensions. India’s merchandise exports to the USA shot up by 8.5 per cent to $7 billion in December, […]
US Secretary of State Rubio backs ‘inclusive’ transition in Syria in call with Turkiye
WASHINGTON(RAHNUMA): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for an inclusive transition in Syria after the fall of leader Bashar Assad, in a call with powerbroker Turkiye, the State Department said Thursday. Rubio’s comments signal a consistency with his predecessor Antony Blinken, who on a trip to the region last month used similar language as […]
Pope Francis says Sudan’s war ‘most serious humanitarian crisis’
VATICAN CITY(RAHNUMA): Pope Francis said during Sunday prayers that the horror of the Holocaust can not be “forgotten or denied” as he also highlighted current suffering caused by Sudan’s civil war. Speaking on the eve of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, he called on the entire world to “work together to eliminate […]
Future City to position Telangana as global hub of tech, innovation: Governor
Hyderabad, Jan 26 (IANS) Governor Jishnu Dev Varma said the government of Telangana is embarking on an ambitious vision for the state’s future, including the development of Future City, which aims to position Telangana as a global hub for technology and innovation. The state government has decided to set up an ambitious Artificial Intelligence (AI) […]
