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India's defence capex to hold at 0.5% of nominal GDP: Report

New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- India's defence capital spending is expected to remain steady at about 0.5 per cent of nominal GDP, according to a new sectoral update by B&K Research. "Our trajectory implies de... Read More


India pledges full support for March elections

Kathmandu, Dec. 9 -- India has pledged its full support and cooperation for March's parliamentary elections and assured that it will provide logistical and other assistance as per Nepal's requirements... Read More


Karnali Provincial Assembly stalled since September vandalism

Surkhet, Dec. 9 -- The Karnali Provincial Assembly has remained paralysed for the past four months after the arson and vandalism during Gen Z protests rendered the assembly hall unusable. The sixth se... Read More


Microsoft to Invest $17.5B in India After Nadella-Modi Talks on AI Surge

Goa, Dec. 9 -- Global tech giant Microsoft on Tuesday announced a massive investment of $17.5 billion in India for the period 2026-2029 to accelerate the country's AI adoption. Prime Minister Narendra... Read More


Futures hint at a mildly positive start

Mumbai, Dec. 9 -- GIFT Nifty: GIFT Nifty December 2025 futures was up 19.50 points, indicating a mildly positive opening for the Nifty 50 today. Institutional Flows: Foreign portfolio investors (FP... Read More


Delhi-NCR must take the road to clean air

India, Dec. 9 -- For Delhi to tackle its rapidly deteriorating air quality, citizens and policymakers must tackle one of the biggest sources of pollution within its borders: Transport, which alone acc... Read More


India's ties with Russia and US are no zero-sum game

India, Dec. 9 -- President Vladimir Putin has returned to Moscow very satisfied by his whirlwind 30-hour State visit to India. Incorporating the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, it stood out for its s... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN attends the CPR Chairmanship Handover Ceremony from Malaysia to the Philippines

Jakarta, Dec. 9 -- Today marked a notable milestone for the Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN (CPR) as Malaysia formally handed over the Chairmanship to the Philippines. The transition s... Read More


Ray Dalio says Middle East becoming 'Silicon Valley of capitalists' - here's why

New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- Billionaire investor and founder of Bridgewater Associates, Ray Dalio feels the Middle East is fast emerging as one of the world's most powerful AI hubs, as per the CNBC report. ... Read More


'Is mall culture dying in Bengaluru?': Reddit debates as shoppers call most malls 'stale'

New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- Bengaluru's malls have long doubled as weekend escapes - from movie outings to food crawls and fashion hunts. But a recent discussion on Reddit has sparked a larger debate: Is mal... Read More