Rare earth boost: Beijing gives Indian firms import licences; MEA studying US-China pact

NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Thursday announced that some of the Indian companies have received licenses for importing rare earth magnets from China. During a weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “Some Indian companies have received licenses for importing rare earth magnets from China. We have to look at how […]

Economy

Early India–US defence procurement pact key to boosting Indian firms’ global access: SIDM Report

An early conclusion of the Reciprocal Defence Procurement (RDP) agreement between India and the United States is crucial to enabling Indian defence companies to access the vast US defence market and integrate into its supply chains, according to a report released by the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM). Titled “Mapping Opportunities in India’s Defence […]

Economy

Indian sugar prices may rise on lower Nov quota, export permit buzz & hike in UP cane price

The committee of ministers under Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to decide next week whether to permit sugar export | Photo Credit: iStockphoto The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday announced ₹30 per quintal increase in the State advised price (SAP) for sugarcane purchase to be paid by sugar mills amid a buzz in […]

Economy

Govt aggregating PSUs’ demand to ensure long-term charters for Indian carriers

The government is aggregating PSUs’ cargo demand to ensure long-term charters for Indian carriers to reduce recurring cost of crude oil imports , Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said on Wednesday. Addressing ‘India Maritime Week 2025’, Puri further said that the government is also advancing the ship owning and leasing […]

Priyamani: We should stop using the term pan-India actor; we’re all Indian at the end of the day

Priyamani, who has worked extensively in both regional and Hindi cinema, feels that actors should stop using the term “pan-India actor”, expressing her clear disapproval of the label. “I think we should stop using the term pan-India,” Priyamani asserted. “We’re all Indian at the end of the day. What is this pan-India? I don’t understand. […]

Best honeymoon destinations under ₹1 lakh for Indian couples: Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Nepal

For Indian couples seeking a romantic international honeymoon under ₹1 lakh for 4 to 5 days, destinations like Sri Lanka, Thailand, Nepal, Vietnam, and Malaysia offer perfect options. Affordable international honeymoons in Malaysia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka offer romance, adventure, and unforgettable experiences.(Unsplash) Sri Lanka delights with its serene beaches, lush hill stations like Nuwara […]

Cyrus Broacha warns Indian men ‘cardio makes you uglier’; praises Shah Rukh’s ‘strict diet’, Akshay Kumar’s ‘lean’ body

Published on: Oct 29, 2025 10:17 am IST Cyrus Broacha suggests that Indian men focus on strength training instead of cardio and watch their diet for better results – especially as they age. We’ve all been told that cardio — cardiovascular exercises like running, cycling, swimming, and brisk walking — is the magic bullet for […]

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Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Swan Defence sign pact to build Landing Platform Docks for Indian Navy

Biju George, Director, Shipbuillding, MDL, and Vivek Merchant, Director, Swan Defence, signing the Teaming Agrement at the ongoing India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai on Tuesday. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) has signed an exclusive Teaming Agreement (TA) with Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Ltd (SDHI) (formerly known as Reliance Naval Engineering Ltd that operated […]

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Indian buyers resume US green lentils imports, but drive hard bargain

Variation of lentils, beans, peas, grain ,soybeans, legumes, backdrop | Photo Credit: Kailash Kumar Indian importers have resumed the import of US green lentils, but they are demanding that exporters renegotiate the prices, which were high when the deals were signed.  “Indian green lentil shipments have commenced, but buyers are asking to renegotiate prices due […]

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Indian Army to procure first indigenously manufactured Software Defined Radios

The Indian Army has signed a contract for the procurement of its first indigenously designed and manufactured Software Defined Radios (SDR), developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and produced by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). Equipped with high data rates and Mobile Ad hoc Network (MANET) capabilities, these advanced SDRs will significantly enhance secure, […]