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India-US relations under strain: What went wrong from ‘Namaste Trump to strategic turbulence

Bangladesh, Aug. 12 -- Despite unprecedented outreach by Prime Minister Modi, India–US ties are under strain—not due to New Delhis actions, but because of Donald Trumps erratic diplomacy a... Read More


'Getting territory back for Ukraine' on Trump's agenda as he meets Putin on Aug 15

India, Aug. 12 -- Ahead of the highly anticipated meeting between Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, the US president has stated that he will "try" to get some territory back for Ukrai... Read More


Hospitality Startup ELIVAAS Raises INR 87 Cr To Expand To Southeast Asia

India, Aug. 12 -- Almost a year after raising $5 Mn in its Series A funding round, hospitality startup ELIVAAS has raised INR 87 Cr (around $10 Mn) in its Series B funding round led by Vertex Ventures... Read More


As generalist VCs step in, specialist funds help deeptech startups finish the job

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Generalist venture capital funds are finally waking up to deeptech, unlocking a larger capital pool for the sector. Their entry is prompting specialist funds to move beyond early... Read More


Govt draws up 50-country export plan to offset Trump tariff hit

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- The commerce ministry has shortlisted 50 countries as priority markets for diversifying exports to cushion the impact of steep US tariffs on Indian goods, two senior government o... Read More


Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN attends the Joint Opening Ceremony of the ASEAN Sustainable Urbanisation Forum (ASUF), Meeting of Governors and Mayors of ASEAN Capitals (MGMAC), and ASEAN Governors and Mayors Forum (AGMF) 2025

Jakarta, Aug. 12 -- Today, H.E. Nararya S. Soeprapto, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs, delivered opening remarks at the Joint Opening Ceremony of ASUF, MGMAC, and... Read More


Copper pushes up near $4.50 per pound

Mumbai, Aug. 12 -- COMEX Copper futures edged up today after a sizable correction in last session. Mixed equities and hopes regarding US-China trade deal and supporting the metal as it trades up 0.72%... Read More


Small exporters are most at risk from Trump's tariffs. India weighs relief

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- The government is weighing short-term measures, including interest relief and bridge loans, to small exporters as US tariffs increase costs, eroding their competitiveness, said t... Read More


Bangladesh signs MoUs with Malaysia amid deteriorating ties with India

India, Aug. 12 -- Bangladesh and Malaysia have signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and three Exchange of Notes in diverse areas of cooperation on the first day of Chief Adviser Professor M... Read More


Watch | Israeli athlete makes beheading gesture on camera, sparks widespread outrage, 'Genocide worn proudly'

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- A scandalous video was captured on camera at the U20 European Athletics Championships held between August 7-10 in Tampere, Finland. Just before the men's 4x100-meter relay, Israe... Read More