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FM Sitharaman asks fin techs to tap rural markets

India, June 19 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the fintech market is projected to grow to over 400 billion US dollar by 2028-29. She pointed out that the scale of opportunit... Read More


June 18: Markets Slip for Second Day amid Uncertainty; Sensex Drops 139 Points

India, June 19 -- Domestic equity markets closed in the red for the second straight session on Wednesday, as early gains were wiped out by nervousness stemming from escalating geopolitical tensions an... Read More


Importance of Yoga for a Contented Life

India, June 19 -- Vivek Atray If we earnestly urge a young person to adopt yoga, they might ask, "Why is yoga so important for me?" And to answer their question wisely, we ourselves must know the ans... Read More


India Remains Bright Spot in Developing Asia's Uneven FDI Landscape: UNCTAD

India, June 19 -- R. Suryamurthy India held its ground as the top destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in South Asia in 2024, even as overall FDI inflows into developing Asia declined by 3... Read More


India's Gems and Jewellery Exports Fall 15.8% Amid US Tariff Worries, Diamond Demand Slumps

India, June 19 -- R. Suryamurthy India's gems and jewellery exports saw a sharp 15.81% decline in May to $2.26 billion (Rs.19,260.81 crore), as geopolitical tensions and fresh US tariff concerns dent... Read More


India intensifies evacuation plan for stranded nationals in Iran amid West Asia conflict

WEB DESK, June 19 -- Government is making all out effort to ensure the safe return of Indian nationals from Iran, and another flight carrying members of the Indian mission are expected to arrive today... Read More


UN chief calls for de-escalation leading to ceasefire in Israel-Iran conflict

India, June 19 -- UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has reiterated his call for an immediate de-escalation of the Israeli-Iran conflict and a ceasefire. Expressing concern over the ongoing escalat... Read More


Israel strikes Iran's police headquarters as conflict enters 7th day with mounting casualties

India, June 19 -- Israel-Iran conflict has intensified dramatically, with Israeli forces conducting three waves of airstrikes across Iran and Iranian authorities reporting mounting casualties from the... Read More


Russian President Putin offers to mediate Israel-Iran conflict

India, June 19 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to mediate to end the conflict between Israel and Iran. Speaking at a roundtable session on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg Internati... Read More


UK, Qatar call for de-escalation, diplomacy amid Israel-Iran conflict

India, June 19 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani have stressed the need for de-escalation and diplomacy amid the Israel-Iran conflict. According to... Read More