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Syrian Government forces and Druze fighters exchange prisoners

India, Feb. 27 -- Syrian Government forces and Druze militiamen who control areas in the southern Sweida province on Thursday exchanged prisoners taken in clashes last summer, a rare step toward a pos... Read More


Modi visits Israeli tech innovation exhibition, invites firms to invest in India

India, Feb. 27 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Israeli technology companies to invest in India and partner with Indian youth as he visited an exhibition here showcasing pioneering innovati... Read More


Hebrew University thanks Modi for his courageous words

India, Feb. 27 -- The Hebrew University of Jerusalem on Thursday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "courageous words" delivered in the Israeli Knesset (parliament), emphasising that it tran... Read More


Hong Kong court quashes fraud conviction of ex-media mogul Jimmy

India, Feb. 27 -- A Hong Kong appellate court on Thursday quashed fraud convictions against onetime media magnate Jimmy Lai, a rare victory in the prominent activist's legal battles. Lai, 78, an outsp... Read More


Rupee dips 1 paisa to settle at 90.92 against US dollar

India, Feb. 27 -- The rupee slipped 1 paisa to settle at 90.92 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, weighed down by a rise in global crude oil prices and a firm greenback against major riv... Read More


Stock markets end flat in volatile trade

India, Feb. 27 -- Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended almost flat after a volatile day of trading on Thursday, dragged down by HDFC Bank and other blue-chip stocks. Also, caution ahead of ... Read More


Govt plans grade-based driving licence system to encourage responsible driving, curb accidents

India, Feb. 27 -- To promote responsible driving and prevent road mishaps, the Government is planning to introduce a grade-based driving licence system with stricter provisions, including licence canc... Read More


False narrative on processed food harming sector: Paswan

India, Feb. 27 -- Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan on Thursday said social media influencers are spreading a "false narrative" that processed food is harmful, and called for a collect... Read More


Customs procedures must help exporters: Revenue Secretary

India, Feb. 27 -- Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava on Thursday said customs procedures must actively enable Indian exporters to access global markets with speed and certainty, with India's increas... Read More


India's 8th Trade Policy Review at WTO in July

India, Feb. 27 -- India's 8th Trade Policy Review at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) will take place in July 2026, which will involve a comprehensive peer-review of the country's national trade pol... Read More