Sports Minister Mandaviya underscores importance of quality coaching for India’s sporting rise
Patiala, Feb 6 (IANS) International experts and academicians participating in the two-day international conference titled “Grassroots to Greatness: Talent Identification and Athlete Development” here at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) on Friday unequivocally emphasised the need for India to develop quality coaches to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of being among […]
Mumbai Open 125K: Teenage sensation Tagger knocks out former champion Semenistaja to advance to the semis
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) 17-year-old Lilli Tagger scripted an incredible comeback victory against 2024 Mumbai Open champion and current second seed Darja Semenistaja in the quarterfinal of the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) on Friday. Meanwhile, Mananchaya Sawangkaew, Lanlana Tararudee and Fangran Tian also advanced to the […]
BCCI congratulates India U19 team for record sixth title win in World Cup
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday congratulated the India Under-19 Men’s team on clinching the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 in Harare, Zimbabwe, and securing a record sixth title for the country in the most prestigious event for the youngsters. The BCCI, in […]
Sensex, Nifty end in green after positive cues from RBI MPC meet
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) The Indian equity markets closed the week higher on Friday, after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revised its growth projection of the economy upwards for H1 FY27. At the closing bell, Sensex gained 266 points, or 0.32 per cent, to settle at 83,580. Nifty surged 50 points, or 0.20 per […]
US delegation seeks collaboration with India across aerospace, tech
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) The World Trade Center Mumbai on Friday announced that it hosted a high‑level business delegation in the US, where senior officials sought collaboration with India in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, telecom technology, green energy, and infrastructure development. The event sought to help MSMEs, startups, and exporters collaborate better after the announcement of […]
UPI now live in over 8 countries; MoUs with 23 nations on DPI adoption
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The Unified payments interface (UPI) is now live in over eight countries, including the UAE, Singapore, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, France, Mauritius and Qatar, positioning India as a global leader in digital payments, the Parliament was informed on Friday. UPI’s growing international adoption is boosting remittances, promoting financial inclusion, and […]
India AI Impact Summit: Research symposium draws over 250 submissions
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The government on Friday said a research symposium on ‘AI and its Impact’ — being organised as part of the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ this month — has received a strong response from both the national and the global research community, with more than 250 submissions. The symposium, designed […]
Budget 2026-27 aims to sustain India’s growth momentum
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The Union Budget 2026–27 emphasises policy continuity, fiscal prudence, and investment-led growth. India’s macroeconomic fundamentals remain strong, with growth indicators robust and fiscal targets achieved with relative ease. As noted in the Economic Survey 2025–26, GDP growth for 2025–26 is estimated at 7.4 per cent, while growth for 2026–27 is […]
South Gujarat export sectors to gain from India-EU free trade agreement
Gandhinagar, Feb 6 (IANS) The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded between India and the European Union is expected to significantly expand export opportunities for Gujarat, particularly its southern region, by providing wide-ranging duty-free and preferential access to one of the world’s largest import markets. The agreement marks a major step in India’s efforts to deepen […]
Adani Group rolls out Rs 70,000 crore investment roadmap for Vidarbha
Nagpur, Feb 6 (IANS) The Adani Group on Friday outlined a Rs 70,000 crore long-term investment roadmap for Vidarbha, across energy, infrastructure, logistics, aviation, and community development, positioning the Maharashtra region as a future hub of clean energy, industrial manufacturing, and integrated logistics. Addressing the Advantage Vidarbha 2026 conclave, Adani Airports Director Jeet Adani said […]
