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India's trade deal blitz: Why it's a strategic necessity despite uncertain gains

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Economics 101 tells us that free trade makes the world better off. Countries specialise in what they produce most efficiently and trade for the rest. In theory, everyone gains. I... Read More


Ford might look East for innovation. That's a bad idea.

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Ford Motor might be considering helping Chinese auto makers establish a beachhead in the lucrative American car market. It sounds like a bad idea. Investors don't have much to w... Read More


Logan Paul's rare Pokemon card sells for Rs 150 crore at auction

Hyderabad, Feb. 18 -- Logan Paul, a social media star and professional wrestler, made history by selling his rare Pikachu Illustrator Pokemon card for Rs. 149.5 Crore at an auction. This sale set a ne... Read More


'Principles established at India AI Impact Summit provide good guidance for global AI': Swiss President Guy Parmelin

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Swiss President Guy Parmelin has expressed strong support for India's vision of a safe, inclusive, and impactful artificial intelligence ecosystem, emphasising alignment on human... Read More


Narasimha Kumar: "There is a lot of focus on translations now"

India, Feb. 18 -- How did you come across Konda Polam and what led you to translate it to English? I have always loved reading Venkatarami Reddy's novels and stories for the vivid descriptions and es... Read More


UN recognises three Bengal rice varieties, 'Mati Srishti' project gets global nod

Kolkata, Feb. 18 -- The United Nations has accorded international recognition to three traditional rice varieties of West Bengal-Gobindobhog, Tulaipanji and Kanakchur-and also recognised the state gov... Read More


Nepal and India sign mutual legal assistance deal after years of talks

Kathmandu, Feb. 18 -- After years of negotiations, Nepal and India on Tuesday signed the Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, enabling the two countries to cooperate in criminal i... Read More


First day of Ramzan 2026 announced by Hyderabad moon sighting committee

Hyderabad, Feb. 18 -- The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Sadar Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Deccan, also known as the Moon Sighting Committee in Hyderabad, has announced the first day of Ramzan 2026 in India. ... Read More


'Matir Srishti': UN-FAO recognises Bengal's aromatic rice varieties

Kolkata, Feb. 18 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday announced that the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has recognised West Bengal's famed Gobindobhog, Tulaipa... Read More


Bangladesh's 'engineer' jibe: How Tarique Rahman became a meme after BNP's election win

India, Feb. 18 -- In the aftermath of the Bangladesh general election, a new political jibe has taken hold on social media. Following the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's landslide victory, allies with... Read More