In a sharp address to the Lok Sabha, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship ‘Make-in-India’ initiative, claiming it failed to address India’s growing unemployment crisis and the country’s manufacturing sector’s decline. Gandhi pointed out that despite the initiative’s good concept, its implementation had been ineffective. He highlighted that the share of manufacturing in India’s GDP had decreased from 15.3% i

Volkswagen has filed a lawsuit against Indian authorities, contesting a $1.4 billion tax demand that the company describes as "impossibly enormous" and in violation of India’s import tax regulations. The dispute centers around the classification of car imports, with Indian officials accusing Volkswagen of misclassifying imports to avoid higher customs duties. In particular, Volkswagen allegedly broke down nearly complete vehicles into individual parts, which are subject to low

India’s emphatic 4-1 series win over England was a testament to their aggressive, fearless brand of cricket, with head coach Gautam Gambhir praising his players for adopting a high-risk, high-reward approach. Gambhir emphasized the team's intention to regularly post 250-plus scores in T20Is, recognizing that such an aggressive strategy would occasionally lead to lower totals but ultimately set them up for greater rewards in the long run. India’s mindset to keep attacking, rega

India wrapped up the T20I series with a resounding 150-run victory over England at Wankhede, securing an emphatic 4-1 series win. The final match saw an explosive performance by Abhishek Sharma, whose fiery 135(54) propelled India to an imposing total of 247/9. England's response was lackluster, folding for just 97 in 11 overs against a sharp bowling display from the hosts. This comfortable win came after a tense series, where emotions ran high, and heated remarks were exchanged between t

On Monday, the Indian rupee plunged by 67 paise to hit a record low of 87.29 against the US dollar. This sharp depreciation came in the wake of US President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, sparking fears of a global trade war. Trump’s tariffs—25% on Canada and Mexico, and 10% on China—sent shockwaves through the financial markets. As the US dollar gained strength amid risk aversion, the rupee faced mounting pressure due to sustaine

India’s U19 Women’s cricket team triumphed in the final of the T20 World Cup, defeating South Africa by 9 wickets to win their second consecutive title. Playing in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, India showcased an outstanding all-round performance. South Africa, batting first, were bowled out for a mere 82 runs in 20 overs, thanks to disciplined bowling from the Indian team.   The bowlers made an immediate impact, taking back-to-back wickets early, which set the

India's strong performance in the ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup semifinal saw them defeat England by 9 wickets, with G Kamalini scoring a match-winning 56* off 50 balls. India successfully chased down England's total of 113/8 in just 15 overs. Spinners shine for India: The standout performers for India were left-arm spinners Parunika Sisodia and Vaishnavi Sharma

Apple has confirmed that its highly anticipated AI-powered suite, Apple Intelligence, will be launching in India in April 2025. This new suite marks a significant step forward for Apple’s AI capabilities in India, which until now were limited to a few features like the Clean Up tool. In a recent earnings call, CEO Tim Cook revealed that the rollout will support multiple languages, including localized English for India, bringing features like Writing Tools, Smart Reply, and ChatGPT integ

With the Union Budget 2025 just around the corner, India’s stock market is experiencing increased volatility. The India VIX, a key indicator of market fluctuations, surged by over 5% leading up to Budget day. Historically, the market has shown a mix of both gains and losses on the day of the Budget announcement and in the lead-up to it. The benchmark NSE Nifty 50 index has seen varying movements, with large swings in previous years, making it difficult to predict the immediate market re

Ahead of their Davis Cup 2025 World Group I Playoff tie against Togo, Team India has made extensive preparations, ensuring that the squad is well-acclimatized and sharp for the upcoming matches at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi. The team, led by Captain Rohit Rajpal, consists of seasoned players like N Sriram Balaji, Ramkumar Ramanathan, and Mukund Sasikumar, alongside debutants Rithvik Bollipalli and Karan Singh. Captain Rajpal emphasized the importance of team cohesion and getting used to th

In a tragic incident on Thursday morning, three workers are feared dead, and nearly 30 others have been injured after a roof slab collapsed at an under-construction cement factory in Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. The roof slab was being laid as part of the construction work at the JK Cement plant when it suddenly gave way, trapping more than 50 workers under the debris. Panna's superintendent of p

Union Minister of Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, revealed that India will soon host the popular DeepSeek AI model, developed by a Chinese startup, on Indian servers to address privacy issues. This move is part of India's broader strategy to bolster its AI capabilities, with Vaishnaw also announcing plans to develop the country's own foundational AI model in the coming months. In addition to this, Vaishnaw highlighted the creation of a common computing facility wit

Extended Economic Slowdown Expected: Maneesh Dangi, the CEO of Mosaic Asset Management, predicts that India's ongoing economic slowdown will last for at least another year and a half, contrary to the more optimistic views of many market participants. He believes the country is in the midst of a cyclical slowdown, which is a recurring phase in the economy. Dangi explains that such slowdowns typically last for five to seven quarters and do not recover without substan

Overview of China’s Technological Progress and India’s Struggles In the first paragraph, Nithin Kamath highlights the significant technological progress made by China, particularly in AI with startups like DeepSeek. Kamath draws a historical comparison between China and India’s development, noting that both countries had similar per-capita GDP in the 1960s and 7

Gongadi Trisha, the rising star of Indian women's cricket, made history by becoming the first player to score a century in the ongoing Women's T20 U-19 World Cup. Her dazzling 110* off 53 balls guided India to a commanding 150-run victory over Scotland in their Super Six encounter. India posted a massive 208/1, and Scotland was bowled out for a mere 58 runs. Trisha, who had previously shown great form with scores of 49 and 40 in the tournament, has been one of the standout players for

Gold prices in Delhi hit an all-time high of Rs 83,750 per 10 gram on Wednesday, marking a significant rise of Rs 910 from the previous trading session. The surge was attributed to increased demand from jewellers and retailers. The 99.9% purity gold, which had closed at Rs 82,840 per 10 gram on the previous day, experienced a sharp rise, continuing its upward momentum seen earlier this year. From January 1, gold has jumped Rs 4,360 or 5.5%, reflecting a steady demand for the precious metal.

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy proudly announced that the state has secured approximately Rs 1.8 lakh crore in investments during his recent visit to the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. This marks a significant milestone for the state, with the Chief Minister emphasizing the importance of these investments in bolstering Telangana's economic growth. Taking a dig at the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), Reddy refuted their claims

A recent report by global analytics firm FICO has highlighted the increasing threat of scams in India's real-time payments (RTP) ecosystem. According to the survey, over one-third (34%) of respondents have lost money to scams, paying for goods, services, or investments that were never delivered. The report further reveals that 60% of respondents have received messages from scammers, and 54% reported that friends or family members have been scammed. Despite fewer people reporting

India and China recently concluded a two-day foreign secretary-level meeting where several important decisions were made, marking a step toward stabilizing and rebuilding bilateral relations. The most significant outcome was the agreement to resume the Kailash-Mansarovar yatra during the summer, which has been suspended since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The resumption of this sacred pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar lake in Tibet is expected to ease tensions and foster people-

 Gold futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) have surged to an all-time high, climbing 0.43% from Thursday's rates, reaching Rs 79,970 for contracts expiring on February 5, 2025. The precious metal has seen an upward trajectory this week, following a climb in spot prices which also touched record highs. As of 6:50 a.m. on Friday, gold's spot price in India stood at Rs 79,980 per 10 grams, according to the India Bullion Association. Despite the earlier rise, prices cooled o