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India aims to be fastest-growing large economy for another 20 years says Piyush Goyal

Mumbai, Oct. 16 -- Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India stated that India aims to be the fastest-growing large economy for another 20 years. He noted the IMF's increased ... Read More


A little too late: ICC's first Darfur conflict conviction

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- On 6 October, the International Criminal Court (ICC) convicted Ali Abd-Al-Rahman (known as Ali Kushayb) on 27 charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. This was the ICC's ... Read More


Infosys Q2 profit rises 13%, Tech, AI-led deals drive growth

New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- India's second-largest IT services firm, Infosys Ltd, reported a robust second quarter for FY26 (ended September 30), buoyed by strong large-deal momentum and continued focus on ... Read More


Stock recommendations for 16 October from MarketSmith India

New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- The Indian equity benchmarks ended Wednesday's session on a buoyant note, buoyed by optimistic global cues from heightened expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut amid cool... Read More


INR settles below 88 per dollar mark

Mumbai, Oct. 16 -- Rising for the second straight session, the rupee surged 21 paise to close at 87.87 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, buoyed by a softer American currency against maj... Read More


Inland Revenue exceeds tax collection target by September

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Sri Lanka's Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has surpassed its expected tax collection for the first nine months of 2025, recording 102 percent of the target by the end of Septemb... Read More


Customs official suspended over graft allegation

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- The government has suspended a Customs official after her arrest by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in Jashore earlier this month. According to a notification issued by the Int... Read More


Minister rescues students left shivering outside locked school, calls out apathy and indiscipline in education system

Chamba/Shimla, Oct. 16 -- The milk of human kindness prompted Himachal Pradesh Revenue and Tribal Development Minister Jagat Singh Negi today to rescue schoolchildren who were left shivering in the bi... Read More


Paradise lost: Is Goa dying as India's favourite beach escape?

New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- Mumbai/Goa: Nothing beats the excitement of pulling up the next year's calendar and charting out long weekends and end-of-year festivities months in advance. But 28-year-old Suya... Read More


Infosys posts 6.4% rise in Q2 PAT; board OKs dividend of Rs 23 per share

Mumbai, Oct. 16 -- Operating profit improved by 6.2% to Rs 9,353 crore in Q2 FY25 from Rs 8,803 crore in Q1 FY25. Operating profit margin was 21.0% in Q2 FY25 as against 20.8% in Q1 FY25. As compared... Read More