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Last updated: 04 Dec, 2025  
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A friend indeed: Putin’s arrival marks geopolitical signal in current global order
IANS | 04 Dec, 2025
When the Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aircraft was taxiing after touchdown at Delhi’s Palam... 
India aims to lead global green maritime future: Minister
IANS   |   04 Dec, 2025
India is determined to move towards a cleaner and more sustainable maritime future...
Finance Ministry does not issue any direction to LIC on investment of funds: FM Sitharaman
IANS   |   01 Dec, 2025
The Finance Ministry does not issue any advisory or direction to LIC in connection with matters...
Indian rules mandate 'WhatsApp Web' to log out users every six hours
IANS   |   01 Dec, 2025
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a directive requiring messaging platforms...
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 India Economy News
india-russia.jpg India, Russia bolster bilateral ties in fisheries, dairy sectors
IANS | 04 Dec, 2025
Russia on Thursday said it was ready to import more fish and meat from India, and the two countries   Read more....
» Q2 GDP: Indian economy may outshine forecast amid global disruptions
» India likely to cross $4 trillion economy mark this fiscal: CEA Nageswaran
» Govt reviews RBI's proposal on opening foreign bank branches, Indian banks’ global expansion
» FM Sitharaman holds key pre-budget consultations with market experts
» Soldiers, scientists and startups must unite to create new defence technology: Rajnath Singh
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 Industry News
putin-india.jpg PM Modi hosts private dinner for Putin ahead of Friday's key India-Russia summit
IANS | 04 Dec, 2025
7 Lok Kalyan Marg was decked up with India-Russia flags and special lighting on Thursday evening as   Read more....
» GST reforms, PM-Kisan payments, making farming easier, claim participants at EIMA
» Govt reiterates consequences of IMEI tampering and telecom identifier misuse
» Indian Railways crosses 1 billion tonne freight loading in FY26
» India’s semiconductor push reaches turning point as private investment begins to flow: Vaishnaw
» Centre approves new Rs 7,712 crore investment under electronics component scheme
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 In Depth
iitf.jpg 14-day India International Trade Fair records over 18 lakh visitors
IANS | 28 Nov, 2025
The 14-day India International Trade Fair (IITF) witnessed broad participation from diverse sectors   Read more....
» Renewable energy share in India’s power mix likely to cross 35 pc by 2030
» India stays resilient with diversified export basket amid global uncertainty
» NITI Aayog unveils roadmap on AI to empower 490 million informal workers
» EU leaders need to relook at GSP+ trade status for Pakistan
» How GST rate rejig is going to boost businesses, empower common man
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 Face to Face
australian-envoy.jpg Working to help India achieve PM Modi’s target of 10 million solar rooftops: Australian envoy
IANS | 28 Nov, 2025
Australia’s principal effort in bilateral energy collaboration at the moment is to ensure that India  Read more....
» India’s economic growth linked to energy, maritime sectors: Hardeep Puri
» India’s travel economy hits Rs 2.3 lakh crore, and it’s just the beginning: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
» Leader capable of filling gaps: Colombian envoy on PM Modi
» GCCs have far-reaching impact on economic growth, says Sitharaman
» LoP Gandhi begins his day by abusing PM Modi: Kiren Rijiju
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 Global Business
skorea2.jpg S. Korea's exports rise 8.4 pc to $61 billion in Nov
IANS | 01 Dec, 2025
South Korea's exports increased 8.4 per cent from a year earlier in November to over $61 billion, ma  Read more....
» Foreign currency deposits in S. Korea post biggest drop in nearly 2 yrs in Oct
» Piyush Goyal’s Israel visit bolsters bilateral economic ties
» S. Korean govt to launch AI-powered platform for farm products in 2026
» S. Korea to raise anti-dumping tariffs for 2 Chinese PET film companies
» India and Russia to deepen trade ties, unlock market access
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 Editorials
delayed-payment.jpg Delayed Payments - Barrier To MSME Growth
Bikky Khosla | 28 Nov, 2025
A delayed payment is a roadblock that can disrupt production, halt procurement, affect logistics, an  Read more....
» New export rule marks shift to trust-based trade
» India’s Export Surge and the MSME Paradox
» Indo-Nepal trade: Let's Wait for the Dust to Settle
» GST announcements - Not just Reforms, a Lifeline for MSMEs
» GST Reform: A Lifeline for MSMEs
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