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India’s markets regulator has proposed allowing asset management companies to disclose executive and high-earner compensation on a consolidated basis, rather than requiring individual salary disclosures. The move is part of a broader effort to balance financial transparency with privacy concerns......
Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have begun switching off automatic tracking systems on liquefied natural gas carriers as vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz. The move involves disabling AIS transponders, which normally broadcast a ship’s identity and position, allowing the ships to move with......
India has announced the signing of a defence agreement with Vietnam for the supply of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, marking another important step in New Delhi’s efforts to expand its defence exports and strengthen strategic partnerships across Southeast Asia. The announcement was made by......
Ten Indian sailors detained in Iran since mid-2025 have been released following what authorities described as sustained diplomatic efforts, according to maritime officials in India. The sailors were part of the crew aboard the vessel MV Harbour Phoenix, which was intercepted near the port of Jask in......
Bangladesh has stepped up border surveillance and awareness campaigns along its frontier with India amid growing concerns over alleged forced cross-border movements of people, according to border officials. Bangladeshi authorities say border guards have intensified patrols in several sensitive areas......
Senior officials from India and the United States held high-level discussions in New Delhi focused on regional security, trade cooperation, energy supplies, and developments in the Middle East. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar as both countries......
India has reported its first-ever seizure of Captagon, a powerful synthetic stimulant, marking a significant development in its fight against international drug trafficking networks. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, authorities confiscated approximately 227 kg of Captagon tablets and powder,......
The Kingdom of Morocco could take a major step forward in its aerospace ambitions after India proposed a joint production partnership aimed at manufacturing a complete aircraft in the country, according to diplomatic sources. The initiative was announced by India’s ambassador to Morocco, who stated......
India has approved a major government scheme worth approximately $4 billion aimed at increasing gas production from coal, as part of its broader strategy to enhance domestic energy security and reduce dependence on imported fuels. The initiative, approved by the federal cabinet, allocates around 375......
Indian media company Zee Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa, accusing the company of using copyrighted songs without proper authorization in Instagram reels used for product promotion. The case, filed on April 3 at the Delhi High Court, seeks approximately $210,000......
Global investors are positioning themselves for a major financial event as India prepares the initial public offering of its leading stock market operator, the National Stock Exchange of India. The listing is expected to attract significant attention due to the scale of the exchange and the number of......
India and China have resumed high-level dialogue on regional security, as their defence ministers met on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) gathering. The meeting reflects ongoing efforts by both countries to manage their complex relationship, which has been shaped by both cooperation......
Adani Green Energy has reported a significant rise in quarterly profit, driven by strong electricity sales and expanding operational capacity. The company, part of the broader Adani Group, posted a consolidated net profit of 34.2 billion rupees (about 362.8 million US dollars) for the quarter ending......
