The Latest Breaking News from India

Trump again claims credit for ending India-Pakistan war, says Pakistan PM thanked him

US President Donald Trump again claimed at the UN General Assembly that he settled the India-Pakistan conflict last year, including it among eight wars he said he had helped resolve. Trump said Pakistan’s prime minister credited him with saving 30 million lives, while India has consistently maintained that the cessation…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

India's small-town aviation push enters big new phase as Centre prepares to take UDAN wider and deeper

As many as 21 new memorandums of understanding have been signed between the ministry, participating states and UTs and the Airports Authority of India (AAI), the implementing agency for the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Govt's subsidised supply fails to stop India's onion tears

Rates staying high despite the release of buffer stocks shows the challenge of bringing prices down across markets, particularly when retail rates differ substantially between locations and sellers, trade anaylists say.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

India scores high on latest WEF standings: Growth outlook strongest, but some ground lost with MNCs

India's economy shows strong growth prospects for the next twelve months, a WEF survey found. Household incomes are also expected to rise, but the country's appeal as a business destination has slightly decreased. As per the survey, global economic sentiment has generally improved significantly since May.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

India’s Russian oil imports fall 16.5% in August as Middle East supplies rise

India’s Russian oil imports fell 16.5% month-on-month to about 2.1 million bpd in August, while purchases from Iraq rose sharply and Saudi Arabia increased supplies. The shift comes as Middle Eastern producers use storage and export terminals outside the Strait of Hormuz, while Indian refiners weigh future Russian purchases against…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

RBI amends valuation rules for InvIT, REIT units held by all-India financial institutions

The RBI has amended valuation norms for InvIT and REIT units held by all-India financial institutions, introducing separate provisions for quoted and unquoted units. Unquoted units will generally be valued at disclosed NAV, while units of trusts that fail to meet prescribed NAV disclosure requirements, or are classified as infrequently…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Rocchiccioli shies away from Indian tour Test claim

Spinner Corey Rocchiccioli has shone with the ball for Australia A against India A in Puducherry but insists he's not thinking of next year's senior tour there.

AAP · Sep 22

CBSE Class 12 fresh exams: Board to hold exams for students in 7 West Asian countries whose papers were cancelled; no fee to be charged

CBSE will conduct fresh Class 12 examinations for eligible students in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE whose results were prepared under a special assessment scheme after board exams were cancelled due to the prevailing war situation. Students can appear for subjects of their choice among…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Sitharaman urges India Inc to resolve differences before taking disputes to court

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged Indian corporates to strengthen internal governance, engage constructively with regulators and resolve disagreements before resorting to litigation. She also called for higher private-sector R&D spending, stronger management capabilities, resilient institutions and more inclusive business models to support India’s growth towards Viksit Bharat by 2047.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

IIT-B student’s suicide: Experts call for ‘psychological autopsies’ to identify preventable factors

Student suicides in India rose to 14,448 in 2024 despite a marginal decline in the overall suicide rate, with experts cautioning against reducing the crisis to exam pressure alone. Psychiatrists call for psychological autopsies, stronger peer support and continuous mental health care to identify preventable factors and improve institutional responses.

The Economic Times · Sep 22