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‘Made in India sourcing to touch 50% in next 5 years,’ says Adosh Sharma
IKEA has opened its first store in the national capital, a 15,000 sq ft space in west Delhi’s Pacific Mall, as the Swedish home-furnishings giant accelerates its push into high-footfall urban locations. The move follows the company’s online launch...

Synergy between govt and industry key to next phase of India–Singapore ties: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday underlined that synergy between government and industry will be critical to unlocking the next phase of India–Singapore relations. Speaking after attending the third India–Singapore...

Ajit Pawar urges officials to expedite work on Mumbai-Goa Highway
Pawar stressed that the district administration should also immediately address complaints regarding potholes and traffic congestion. The state-level committee will oversee the completion of key works on the Mumbai-Goa Highway, such as road...

Sikkim: ₹2,410 crore for renewable energy but wind power gets no boost
New Delhi: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has confirmed that while several schemes provide financial support for solar power projects across the country, there is currently no central assistance for wind energy plants. In a written reply...

Export-ready, but not SIM-ready? Industry wants policy fix for smart devices
Telecom operators have written to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) seeking a dedicated licence with at least a 10-year validity for importing foreign SIM or embedded SIM cards for testing and installing in products meant for...

TruAlt Bioenergy, GAIL India Sign Agreement to Enter into a Strategic Joint Venture
TruAlt Bioenergy Ltd. has signed an agreement to enter into a strategic joint venture with GAIL India Ltd. to accelerate the development of India’s Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) sector. As per the agreement, GAIL shall acquire 49 percent equity stakes...

World News | US Tariffs Pressure Tactics to Get India to Sign on Dotted Line in Trade Talks, We Have Not Caved In: Vikas Swarup
New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): There are three reasons US President Donald Trump has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods including his "being miffed that India has not acknowledged his role" in cessation of hostilities with Pakistan...

Exclusive-India set to allow its private firms to mine and import uranium to help nuclear expansion
FILE PHOTO: Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India listens to Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer (not pictured) as they meet for bilateral talks at Chequers near Aylesbury, England, Thursday, July 24, 2025. Kin Cheung/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo...

Business News | Qure.ai Hosts High-Impact Policy Roundtable at Constitution Club of India to Champion AI in Public Health
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 13: Qure.ai, a leading Indian deep-tech company and global healthcare AI pioneer, hosted a high-level roundtable on August 6 at the Constitution Club of India. The event brought together Members of Parliament, senior...

Maharashtra Crime: Neral Police Bust Drug Manufacturing Unit In Karjat, 5 Arrested Including D.Pharm Graduate, 1 Absconding
Neral Police Bust Drug Manufacturing Unit In Karjat, 5 Arrested Including D.Pharm Graduate, 1 Absconding | Representational photo Navi Mumbai: Five people, including a Diploma in Pharmacy holder alleged to be the mastermind behind manufacturing...

CJI Gavai to look into SC order on capturing, sheltering stray dogs in Delhi-NCR
Follow TNM’s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai, on Wednesday, August 13, has said that the Supreme Court will look into the issue of relocation of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR. The observation came...

Tournament For Traditional Indian Sports Organized In Mumbai; Lezim, Fugdi, Lagori, Viti Dandu & Pawankhind Race To Feature
Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Mangal Prabhat Lodha was present during a short press conference. (L). On the right is the ground that will stage a host of games. | Mumbai, August 12: Under the initiative of Skill Development...

Gujarat approves 22 major industrial projects worth Rs 1,478 crore
Gujarat approves 22 industrial projects worth Rs 1,478.71 crore, expected to generate 4,136 jobs. Under the ‘Incentive to Industries’ scheme, investments span multiple sectors and districts, supporting MSMEs, manufacturing growth, and maintaining...

China’s Wang Yi To Visit India On Monday, Meet NSA Ajit Doval Amid Signs Of Thaw In Ties: Report
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to India on Monday for talks with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval under the Special Representatives mechanism on the boundary issue, PTI reported, citing sources. The visit comes at a time when New...

War 2: Hrithik Roshan Fans Organise A 3:30 AM Show In Mumbai
Hrithik Roshan's fans are super excited to watch War 2. It is also quite special for them as the actor has completed 25 years in the industry this year. So, to celebrate the release of War 2 and Hrithik's 25 years in cinema, fans of the actor have...

Inequality in India has now taken form of 'huge social, economic crisis': Congress
The Congress on Wednesday claimed that inequality in India has now taken the form of a "huge social and economic crisis" and alleged that the lower and middle classes are paying the price for the government's foreign, economic and industrial...

Business School Connects Classroom And Global Industry Through International Industrial Visit
(MENAFN- ForPressRelease) Bangalore, Karnataka, India - AIMS IBS one of the best institutions for management education has taken a new initiative to connect academic learning with practical knowledge by arranging an International Industrial Visit...

Trump 1.0 was Relatively Benign, Trump 2.0 Is Taking Direct Aim At India
Home Don't Miss Trump 1.0 was Relatively Benign, Trump 2.0 Is Taking Direct Aim At... India may not have anticipated Trump's direct attack in his second term although the signs were there in his first term itself when he called India tariff king...

Business News | Moin's YouFit Launches India's Biggest Employment Drive in the Fitness Industry
PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 13: In a landmark move for the Indian fitness industry, celebrated fitness leader Moin, referred many times as "the face of Indian fitness", has announced the launch of his Nationwide Fitness Challenge, a...

Saint-Gobain begins construction of new float glass and insulation lines in Chennai
The Oragadam site is poised to become Saint-Gobain’s largest multi-business manufacturing hub Saint-Gobain on Wednesday announced the commencement of construction of its 7th float glass line and 5th mineral wool insulation line in Oragadam,...