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Convenience retailer Couche-Tard reported a $828.5 million quarterly profit, while India posted 7.8% GDP growth in the first quarter. Both figures highlight divergent economic trajectories amid global market volatility.
New Delhi delayed the scheduled household enumeration in Manipur after local activists and political groups insisted that the National Register of Citizens must be finalized first. The suspension aims to address administrative and demographic verification concerns before proceeding with the national count.
Approximately 150 Pakistani-Sindhi brides successfully navigated visa challenges to marry in India, a practice that traditionally involved crossing the Wagah-Attari border.
Hyundai Motor India reported a drop in quarterly profit due to high costs and production disruptions. Despite this, the company maintains its full-year outlook, banking on new launches and a recovery in demand.
“Under the agreement, the Department of Posts will provide last mile delivery services for Flipkart shipments across India,” said Ministry of Communications.
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda is intensifying, leading to new cases, an attack on a treatment center, and international concerns such as flight diversions and event postponements. Health officials report hundreds of suspected cases and deaths as the virus spreads to new areas.
India's wholesale vehicle market has reported unprecedented sales volumes, indicating strong growth in the automotive sector.
An upgrade to the Indian Post Office system has reportedly triggered a crisis in maturity payments, with issues including ECS failures and the unavailability of cheques.
India Post has launched new premium services, including '24 Speed Post' and '48 Speed Post,' guaranteeing delivery within 24 or 48 hours, with Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighting the postal department's encouraging revenue growth.
India has postponed a planned trip to the US aimed at finalizing a trade pact, following a tariff ruling.
India's economy expanded by 7.8 percent in the April-June quarter, drawing praise from the ruling BJP government while opposition Congress lawmakers questioned the lack of corresponding job creation.
The India Post department has officially begun online registrations for 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak posts as part of its upcoming 2026 recruitment cycle.
An opinion piece reflects on how socialism acted as a 'shackle' for India for decades following its independence in 1947.
The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) warns that US buyers might intensify their scrutiny of supply chains from India following the implementation of Section 301 tariffs. This could impact trade relations and export strategies for Indian businesses.
An angry crowd in the Democratic Republic of Congo set fire to an Ebola treatment center, fueled by growing tensions and disputes related to the ongoing outbreak. The incident occurred as the Ebola outbreak continued to spread in the region.
India Post has released the 3rd Merit List for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) positions, with instructions provided on how candidates can check their results.
Bangladesh's foreign minister met his Indian counterpart in New Delhi, marking the most senior visit by a Dhaka envoy since the 2024 revolution that toppled India’s former ally, Sheikh Hasina.
The current government in Dhaka is reportedly not interested in engaging in performative anti-India posturing, signaling a potential shift in diplomatic approach.
Applicants for the India Post Gramin Dak Sevak positions are awaiting the release of the merit list for 2026, which will be published on the official website.
The Chief Justice of India called off a scheduled September 5 demonstration march after the government moved the Supreme Court to withdraw legal cases filed against the protesters.
The court has ordered the India Post to operate its savings schemes with greater transparency and fairness, criticizing administrative practices that disadvantaged certain depositors.
In a historic first, India Post successfully delivered a national flag by drone in Himachal Pradesh. The initiative was virtually launched by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on the eve of Independence Day.
An escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has caused alarm, leading to 160 deaths and prompting India to postpone an Africa summit. International efforts are underway to contain the virus, with calls for increased collaboration and trust.
India has announced the postponement of the inaugural International Big Cat Alliance Summit, which was scheduled to take place in Delhi. A new date for the summit has not yet been announced.
The BJP achieved a historic victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections, marking a significant political shift in the state. However, incumbent Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refused to resign, alleging electoral fraud and claiming her party did not lose.
BMW Group India reported its best-ever first-quarter performance with 17% growth, making it the second-fastest growing market globally, and announced plans to launch 27 new products in 2026 across its BMW, MINI, and Motorrad brands.
Updates regarding the India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 2nd merit list for 2026 have been released and are available on indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava’s bench also orders that the postal items must be handed over to legal heirs present in the residence of the deceased until the DGPS takes a call