India's unemployment rate fell to 5.2% in July from 5.6% in the previous month, the statistics ministry said on Monday, as rural hiring picked up ahead of the festival season and on agricultural ...
With U.S. Ties on the Rocks, India Draws Closer to China
India and China are aware of the “very high political, economic and military cost of frozen relations,” he says. “China felt it had pushed India too close to the U.S. while India realized that it was ...
India proposes slashing taxes on small cars under Modi reforms, sending shares higher
India aims to slash taxes on small cars and insurance premiums as part of a sweeping reform of its goods and services tax (GST), a government source said on Monday, sparking a rally in Indian stock ...
India’s consumer tax overhaul could offset U.S. tariff pains, Aberdeen says
Indian markets surged Monday on news of a potential goods and services tax overhaul. James Thom of Aberdeen said he remains bullish on India’s structural outlook, noting the reform could revive ...
China’s Wang Yi in India: Why this visit is crucial amid Trump’s tariff wars
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi begins a three-day visit to India on August 18, holding a crucial bilateral with EAM S Jaishankar, having boundary talks with NSA Ajit Doval, and meeting PM Narendra ...
‘India acts as a global clearinghouse’: Key Trump advisor on New Delhi’s Russian oil imports
Not only did Peter Navarro hit out at India's purchases of Russian oil, he also flagged New Delhi's close ties with Moscow and Beijing.
Flash floods kill more than 280 people in India and Pakistan as thousands flee
Officials say flash floods triggered by torrential rains have killed over 280 people in India and Pakistan and left scores of others missing.
Taiwan ‘issue’ is an internal matter, China says in response to Trump
Taiwan is an internal matter for China, Beijing's foreign ministry said on Monday, in response to U.S. President Donald Trump saying Chinese President Xi Jinping told him he will not invade the island ...
China says it is prepared for great effort towards peaceful ‘reunification’ with Taiwan
China said on Monday it stands ready to work with the greatest effort for peaceful "reunification" with Taiwan, its foreign ministry said on Monday, responding to interview comments made by U.S.
Watchmaker Swatch apologises for ‘slanted eye’ ad after online backlash in China
Swiss watchmaker Swatch has issued an apology and pulled ads featuring images of an Asian male model pulling the corners of his eyes up and backwards in a “slanted eye” pose.