Doval heads to Beijing, boundary talks with Wang Yi tomorrow

Ahead of a possible visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to India for the summit of the BRICS leaders next month, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is travelling to Beijing Monday for Special Representative-level talks on the boundary issue with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.

After Minister, Secy's kin availed of agri subsidy scheme, new rules bar them

Almost two months after an investigation by The Indian Ex-press revealed a Union Minister and a serving Central government secretary's kin availing subsidy for their cucumber farms, the Centre has amended the 'Scheme Guidelines of Commercial Horticulture and Cold Storage Schemes' of the National Horticulture Board (NHB).

Our private space ecosystem can become major force for India and the world, PM tells start-ups

Lauding them for showing the courage to take up challenges in a new realm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told a group of space entrepreneurs that they could become the strongest magnet for attracting global scientific and technological talent to India.

Liberia to take a leaf out of India's playbook on engaging, empowering women

Last week, a delegation from Liberia arrived in New Delhi to glean a first-hand understanding of the political participation of women in India.

The first such interaction of the kind between the two countries comes on the back of a series of developments in the country that further facilitates women's involvement, namely the Women's Reservation Bill, gender-focused budgetary allowances, and women-led development.

Importance of elephant corridors in reducing conflict

A Supreme Court Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant last week directed the Centre to conduct a fresh survey of elephant corridors. It said these corridors cannot be blocked fearing crop damage as elephant herds, by nature, travel long distances.

5 years on, how India has warmed up to the Taliban

The Afghanistan embassy in New Delhi celebrated "victory day" on August 15, marking the Taliban's takeover of the country five years ago. Much has changed in these five years when it comes to the Indian position on the Taliban dispensation.

The personalised vaccine that could cut skin cancer death risk

A new personalised cancer vaccine, administered along with a popular immuno-therapy drug Keytruda, has been shown to reduce the risk of death owing to recurrence and spread of skin cancer. Developed by pharmaceutical giant Merck and the mRNA vaccine company Moderna, intismeran is the first such therapy to show meaningful clinical benefits.

Measuring manufacturing growth afresh: Three questions

Problems in manufacturing sector data under the previous series were widely recognised and the Ministry of Statistics and Planning Implementation (MOSPI) made strenuous efforts to address them.

Dhaka open to joining

Saudi-Pak-Turkiye defence pact: Ministers

Bangladesh is open to joining the recently formed defence alliance between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye, two junior ministers have said, while stressing that any decision would be guided by the country's national interests.

Chipflation: Electronics see years of price hikes replicated in 6 mths

The Global artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom has created an acute shortage of the memory chips used in the manufacture of everyday consumer electronics.

Goyal's 4-day Japan visit begins today; chips, Al among focus areas

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal will lead a strong 200-member delegation to Japan on a four-day visit starting today, during which they will hold bilateral talks, seek investments and forge ties in a host of fields including that of semiconductors and artificial intelligence.

Top FMCG firms rejig brass amid growth challenges

The Indian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is witnessing a wave of leadership changes, with several leading companies appointing new chief executives and elevating senior executives as they seek to sharpen execution, drive growth and adapt to an evolving consumer landscape.