Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Behind The Scenes: How A New Breed Of Startups Is Powering India's Quick Commerce Boom

India, Oct. 16 -- Who does not want to take advantage of the great Indian quick commerce movement? What started with Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart as an endeavour to cater to convenience and speedy de... Read More


Friendly Taliban regime in Afghanistan will serve India's strategic interests

New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- In international relations, there are no permanent friends or permanent enemies. A country or entity, which may be or may have been hostile or inimical towards a particular coun... Read More


Bangladesh's new political party NCP won't sign post-uprising reform agendas

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP), a new student-led political party in Bangladesh, will not sign the "July National Charter 2025", a document of post-uprising reform agendas. The in... Read More


India's growth story under PM Modi rests on three strong pillars: Piyush Goyal

India, Oct. 16 -- India's growth story under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi rests on three strong pillars -- strong macroeconomic fundamentals, modern infrastructure, and improved qual... Read More


Clear skies, cool nights and rising pollution: winter sets in early for Gautam Budh Nagar

India, Oct. 16 -- As the city inches closer to winter months, stagnant winds continue to trap pollutants close to the surface, increasing the likelihood of air quality deterioration in the coming days... Read More


What is 'Arc de Trump'? Key details on Trump's proposed monument to celebrate America's 250th anniversary

New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- US President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for a massive triumphal arch in the US capital - a monument to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence next year. ... Read More


UML central members divided over demand for Parliament reinstatement

Kathmandu, Oct. 16 -- Amid rising internal dissent and pressure to step down following last month's Gen Z protests, UML chair KP Sharma Oli presented a 15-point report at the party's Central Committee... Read More


Ministry of Tourism Convenes State Tourism Ministers' Meet in Udaipur to Propel "One State: One Global Destination" Vision

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 16 -- The Ministry of Tourism successfully concluded a two-day State Tourism Ministers' Meet today in Udaipur. The landmark event, held from October 14-15, brought together Tourism M... Read More


Zepto raises $450 mn at $7 bn valuation from US pension fund, existing backers

Bengaluru, Oct. 16 -- Quick-commerce platform Zepto has raised $450 million at a valuation of $7 billion, led by US-based pension fund California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), it said... Read More


'A huge moment for Indian sports,' says Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya as Ahmedabad recommended to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 16 -- Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya today lauded the recommendation of Ahmedabad as the host city for the 2030 Centenary Com... Read More