India’s voice in the global AI conversation

When Prime Minister Modi said in Paris, “We are at the dawn of the AI age that will shape the course of humanity… no one holds the key to our collective future and shared destiny other than us humans. That sense of responsibility must guide us, “...

Experts predict travel trends for 2026 - including hotel hopping, 'salvaged stays' and farm charm

Like fashion, travel trends change with the season. This year saw an increase in trends such as using artificial intelligence for travel inspiration, as well as more people focusing on multi-generational trips. It comes as Expedia has released...

Senator Todd Young warns of U.S.-China competition over global biotech leadership

Senator Todd Young, US Senator for Indiana | Official U.S. Senate headshotSenator Todd Young, US Senator for Indiana | Official U.S. Senate headshot In a recent column published in Foreign Affairs, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) highlighted the...

Two Ganjam women entrepreneurs represent India in IDRW – 2025

Chhatrapur: International Day of Rural Women was celebrated globally October 15 under the theme “The Rise of Rural Women – Building Resilient Futures”. A virtual conference was organised by the Government of Bangladesh, with seven Asian countries...

IMD issues weather warnings across India amid forecast of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds

Representative image: canva The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded weather warnings as some parts of the nation are expected to receive heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds in the coming days. All the tourists and residents...

From Poverty To Success: The 10th-Pass Behind India’s Leading Editing Platform

From Running Errands to Running a Company — The Inspiring Journey of a 10th Pass Infosys Boy Who Dreamed Big In a society fixated on prestigious degrees and entrepreneurial buzzwords, the narrative of Dadasaheb Bhagat seems genuinely relatable....

India’s biotech surge builds momentum but faces scale bottlenecks

India’s biotech surge has been nothing short of extraordinary over the past several years. From a modest count of roughly 500 startups in 2018, the number has soared to over 10,000 in 2025. This rapid expansion is supported by a network of 94...

Butterfly farmer's business takes wing in remote village

Xiong Fei displays dead-leaf butterflies bred and raised on his farm in Jiangcun village in Leshan, Sichuan province. CHINA DAILY As a child, Xiong Fei loved chasing butterflies for fun. Never did he imagine that raising these delicate insects...

Pakistan to launch first Hyperspectral Satellite HS-1 from China on Oct 19

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s space agency SUPARCO has announced that the country’s first hyperspectral satellite, HS-1, will be launched on October 19 from China’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Hyperspectral imaging is an advanced camera technology...

China needs zero-tariff deal more than Ghana – Prof. Bokpin

Economist Professor Godfred Bokpin has argued that China stands to gain more from the zero-tariff trade agreement with Ghana than Ghana itself. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on October 15, Prof. Bokpin said the deal must be understood primarily...

Chinese SIM farms are radicalizing Americans and destabilizing society, intel experts say

Swarms of sophisticated chatbots enabled by China are embedded in platforms like Reddit and Discord to radicalize America’s youth, foment political division, and encourage violence, according to intelligence experts. The ability to create millions...

When even the Clintons praise Trump: A turning point in the Middle East and what it means for India and immigrants

There are moments in world history when political posturing gives way to undeniable results, when facts on the ground speak louder than ideology. The recent Israel and Hamas ceasefire appears to be one such moment. What makes it extraordinary is...

India a world power, crucial for peace in region: Israeli envoy after Hamas truce

Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar has said that India, as a world power and one of the fastest-growing economies, can play a crucial role in maintaining peace in the Middle East and supporting the reconstruction of Gaza — but only if Hamas...

India sends anti-radiation drugs to Indonesia after Cesium-137 contamination scare

Jakarta [Indonesia], October 15 (ANI): India has rushed a consignment of Prussian Blue (Pru-Decorp) capsules to Indonesia to help mitigate the effects of Cesium-137 contamination after Jakarta detected traces of radioactivity in exported food...

China roll out tit-for-tat port fees, threatening more turmoil at sea

BEIJING/LOS ANGELES — The U.S. and China on Tuesday began charging additional port fees on ocean shipping firms that move everything from holiday toys to crude oil, making the high seas a key front in the trade war between the world’s two largest...

Farm Assistance, Trade Talks & A Shutdown

It will take Congress to replenish the Commodity Credit Corporation if that’s the course the administration takes to fund emergency farm aid growers need now. But new appropriations were not in the cards, noted House Appropriations Chairman Tom...

GST 2.0 shields India from Trump tariffs but Malhotra & co warn further rate cut risks overdose: RBI MPC Minutes

India’s economy has shown resilience in the face of global uncertainties, including the US administration’s “comprehensive assault” of reciprocal tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, according to the Minutes of the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary...

Gov. Walz, agricultural leaders express concern about trade war impact on soybeans

Agricultural leaders in Minnesota say the Trump administration's tariff policies have cut them off from China, the world's largest market. FARIBAULT, Minn. — In a visit to Faribault with Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday, state agricultural leaders...

Russia to boost banana import from India

Russia could import up to half million metric tonnes of bananas from India, the country's phytosanitary watchdog here said. Rosselkhoznadzor --- phytosanitary watchdog which gives the approval for import of agro-products from foreign countries ---...

“India will not only meet but exceed IMF’s estimates”: Union Minister Piyush Goyal on GDP growth

New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal highlighted on Wednesday the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) recent revision of India's growth estimate, which increased from 6.4% to 6.6% for this year,...