India ranks 59th on digital quality of life, e-infrastructure weakest spot
India’s Internet quality, considering Internet speed, stability, and growth, ranks 57th in the world and is around the same as the global average.
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India’s retail inflation rises to 7 per cent in August on high food prices
Retail inflation has now been above the Reserve Bank of India’s tolerance band for the eighth consecutive month.
Cheetahs from Namibia hog limelight on PM Modi’s birthday
On the morning of Modi’s birthday on Sept 17, eight cheetahs will be relocated from Namibia to India, as part of rehabilitation efforts.
Tata in talks to manufacture iPhones for Apple in India
If the agreement is successful, Tata might become the first Indian business to manufacture iPhones, which are now largely put together in China and India by the Taiwanese makers.
25 pc startups in US’ managed by Indian origin: Sitharaman
India now has 100 unicorns, setting their market value at USD 250 billion; they have also collectively raised USD 63 billion from the market, the minister said.
India bans export of broken rice with immediate effect
The step has been taken in view of the astonishing growth in exports, and shortage of poultry feed and rice for ethanol production in the domestic market.
IMF has changed, but has Sri Lanka?
The writer says Sri Lanka's corrupt systems need a shake-up if they wish to avail of the funding opportunities presented by donors.
Spirit of ’71 in India-Bangladesh relations
The inking of seven bilateral agreements between India and Bangladesh during Ms Hasina’s visit, are significant in terms of bilateral ties.
Video of brave girl successfully resisting knife attack goes viral
In the video, the robber is seen hitting and kicking the girl while trying to stab her with a knife to rob her of her bag and mobile as the girl fights back using her bag as a…
Two boys drowned in Yamuna while immersing idols
One of the deceased bodies, identified to be that of an Uttar Pradesh resident, was recovered during a search operation and was sent for a post-mortem examination.