Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s move to redesign India’s flagship rural jobs programme has sparked resistance from opposition parties and drawn criticism from global economists, who warn the changes could weaken a crucial buffer for millions of vulnerable workers during economic downturns.

India's 2014 election was record-breaking. It was the largest democratic vote the world has ever seen and Narendra Modi won the greatest electoral victory in India in 30 years. It brought into power the highest number of parliamentarians with criminal charges in the past decade.

A simmering dispute between the neighbors, who share one of the largest land borders in the world, has escalated with diplomatic protests and a sports boycott.

India's stock benchmarks are poised to open higher on Tuesday, after snapping a five-session losing run in the last session, as trade-related optimism and steady early earnings from TCS and HCLTech aided sentiment.

India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal visited Brussels Thursday for talks with his EU counterpart to give an impetus to a proposed trade pact, for which negotiations are in the last phase.

The US and India are actively working on a bilateral trade agreement to strengthen their economic and strategic partnership.

India proposes requiring smartphone makers to share source code with the government and make several software changes as part of a raft of security measures, prompting behind-the-scenes opposition from giants like Apple and Samsung.

India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train is set to launch on January 17, 2026, marking a historic milestone for overnight rail travel. The Howrah–Kamakhya route will be the inaugural service, offering modern amenities and significantly reducing travel time.

Several projects through which India aims to strengthen connectivity with Central Asia, Russia and Europe rely on Iran as a major transit hub.

US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran, aiming to increase pressure on Tehran amid its violent crackdown on nationwide protests.