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Apple benefits as India cuts smartphone import tax to 15%
FM Sitharaman announced the tax cut to 15% from 20%, benefiting mobile phone consumers and producers like Apple.
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India cuts import tax on gold and silver to curb smuggling
Industry officials say the move will lift retail demand and help create a level playing field for honest stakeholders.
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Sirens blare, streets empty as Taiwan simulates Chinese missile strike
China increases military pressure on Taiwan, with near-daily fighter jet flights, viewing the island as its territory.
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Ethiopia landslides death toll rises to 157
A landslide buried people in Gofa zone, then a second one engulfed others who had gathered to help on Monday morning
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WHO warns of 'high risk' of polio virus spreading in Gaza, assessment ongoing
Israel to vaccinate soldiers in Gaza after polio virus detected in test samples, military announces.
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Bangladesh to accept court ruling on job quotas following deadly protests
Protesters have given the government 48 hours to meet eight demands, including a public apology from PM Hasina
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Macron's risky political move raises concerns for Paris Olympics
Macron defends dissolving parliament, denies political instability will overshadow Paris Olympics.
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India sets up 10 billion rupee fund to boost space industry
The fund comes following the government’s move to allow 100% foreign direct investment in satellite manufacturing.
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India maintains record infrastructure spend at 11.11 trillion rupees
FM Sitharaman stated that this spending represents 3.4% of GDP, aiming to support growth and job creation.
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India’s first post-election budget focuses on $576 billion spending
FM Sitharaman announced 2.66 trillion rupees for rural development, unveiling new programs for coalition states.