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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


India's GDP to grow between 6.8-7.2% in FY27: EY Economy Watch report

India, Feb. 27 -- India's GDP could grow between 6.8-7.2 per cent in the next fiscal, EY Economy Watch report said on Thursday. It suggested that to attain the Viksit Bharat goal by 2047, India may ha... Read More


Goyal meets Lutnick, discusses trade and economic partnership

India, Feb. 27 -- Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said he has held a meeting with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and discussed wa... Read More


Rachin Ravindra praises skipper Santner

India, Feb. 27 -- Mitchell Santner is a protective shield around his teammates and finds a way to make them feel bigger in stature, New Zealand opener Rachin Ravindra said in effusive praise of his ca... Read More