New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Institutional investment in India’s real estate market reached a record $8.1 billion in 2025, anchored by an all-time high quarterly investment of $3.73 billion in the fourth quarter, a report said on Thursday.The report from Vestian said the total institutional investments in 2025 was up 19 per cent from 2024 and 88 per cent from 2023, with fourth‑quarter inflows rising 112 per cent from the previous quarter.Commercial assets accounted for the largest share, drawing…
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New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said on Tuesday that India is approaching its BRICS chairship with a humanity and a people-centric approach, which will seek to bring together the collective potential of member countries for greater global welfare. Speaking at the launch of the BRICS India 2026 website, logo and theme on Tuesday, EAM Jaishankar noted that BRICS, over the years, has expanded its agenda and membership, responding to changing global realities w…
Lucknow, Jan 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, alongside Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, inaugurated an Indian automobile manufacturing firm’s state-of-the-art electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Lucknow on Friday. The facility, dedicated to the nation in a record time of just 18 months, is a clear evidence of Uttar Pradesh’s rapid industrial transformation under the double-engine government at the state and the Centre.The dignitaries visited the modern plant and planted…
Gandhinagar, Jan 9 (IANS) Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy described the mining sector as a “pillar of economic growth” that will play a pivotal role in achieving the goal of a developed India by 2047. The minister was speaking at the National Mineral Chintan Shivir in Gujarat which was inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.The three-day event, organised by the Union Ministry of Mines, brings together mining ministers from various states, senior officials and industry st…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 7 (IANS) Former Vice-President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday said that culture truly flourishes when it engages with real human concerns such as social harmony, environmental sustainability, dignity of labour and inclusive growth.Addressing the valedictory ceremony of the 27th Foundation Day of the Utkal University of Culture here, Naidu said Odisha occupies a unique place in India’s civilisational narrative, where culture has always been regarded as a living force s…
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Tuesday that the ‘India Energy Week (IEW) 2026’ will return to Goa from January 27–30, bringing together ministers from across the world, global CEOs, policymakers, financial institutions, academia and technology providers at a critical juncture for the global energy sector.As the first major international energy gathering of the year, ‘IEW 2026’ will focus on strengthening energy security, catalysing investment and …
Kochi, Dec 31 (IANS) The ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR–CMFRI) observed “Swachhta Pakhwada” from December 16 to 31, undertaking a series of cleanliness drives, awareness programmes, and community engagement activities aimed at reinforcing the message that cleanliness is a shared social responsibility.As part of the fortnight-long campaign, CMFRI staff participated in organised cleanliness drives within and around institutional premises, alongside awareness sessions fo…
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) India’s ambition to become a strong maritime power is no longer just a long-term goal — it is clearly visible along its 7,500-kilometre coastline. Ports that were once modest trade gateways are now busy hubs of economic activity, handling growing volumes of cargo and supporting India’s push for manufacturing, exports, and global competitiveness, as per India Narrative report.But as port activity expands, a critical question has come to the forefront: how can growth …
For the longest time, Honda and Toyota were the darlings of Indian-origin families. Affordable, reliable, and oh-so-economical. But recently, there’s…