September 4, 2024 6:31 PM

India’s service sector growth surges to 5 month high in August: PMI

India's service sector activities surged to a five-month high in August due to resilient demand and easing inflationary pressures, according to the Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) released today.   The index, compiled by S&P Global, highlighted that PMI numbers rose to 60.9 in Aug...

September 4, 2024 6:19 PM

India ranks 40th in world for alcoholic beverage exports

The government has planned to promote both Indian alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages globally, with a target of one billion dollars in export revenue over the next few years. The Agricultural and Processed Food Export Development Authority has been working to increase exports of Indian spirits to...

September 4, 2024 6:15 PM

PM Narendra Modi lauds performance of India’s Paralympic contingent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today lauded the performance of India's Paralympic contingent. In a social media post, the Prime Minister congratulated all the players and said that the country is proud of their performance in the Paris Paralympics 2024. Mr. Modi said that the contingent has set a reco...

September 4, 2024 5:15 PM

8 killed, 50 injured in road accident in Cameroon

At least eight people were killed and over 50 others injured in a road accident in Cameroon today. Some of the victims were students returning from holiday. According to local police, the accident occurred after a speeding passenger bus failed its brakes in Dschang town in the region. The cause of t...

September 4, 2024 5:09 PM

Centre extends ceasefire agreement with National Socialist Council of Nagaland

The Centre has extended the ceasefire agreement with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (K) Niki for a period of one year. The Ministry of Home Affairs said that the Centre and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (K) Niki have mutually decided to extend the ceasefire agreement, effect...