India successfully completes first trial shipment of pomegranate to Australia through sea – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: India achieved a major milestone in its agricultural exports with the successful first ever trial shipment of pomegranates to Australia via sea, an official statement confirmed on Monday. This marks a crucial step in expanding market access for Indian produce while optimising costs compared to air freight.Until now, pomegranate exports to Australia were…

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Sam Pitroda’s China remark draws BJP’s ire; Congress says ‘definitely not views of party’ | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) chairman Sam Pitroda, who seems to be forever embroiled in controversy, was once again caught in political crossfire over his latest remarks on China. Pitroda’s remarks drew ire from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which accused him of undermining India’s sovereignty and aligning with Congress’s alleged pro-China stance. The…

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What’s in a name? How dropping one word from its name cost Bira 91 beer maker Rs 80 crore in sales! – The Times of India

Initially, Bira imported its Hefeweizen-style beer from Belgium ten years ago. (AI image) B9 Beverages, the maker of Bira 91 beer preparing for public listing, incurred a Rs 80 crore direct cost and increased losses due to removing the word ‘private’ from its name!In preparation for its 2026 IPO, the company transitioned from B9 Beverages…

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Assam police books Pakistan national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, who worked with Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi’s wife, under UAPA | India News – The Times of India

Himanta Biswa Sarma (left), and Gaurav Gogoi. NEW DELHI: The Assam Police registered a case against Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh and others under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Monday.“In pursuance of the Cabinet decision taken yesterday,…

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‘No demolition until further order’: Supreme Court notice to UP govt over razing of Kushinagar mosque | Delhi News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to Uttar Pradesh authorities in response to a contempt petition alleging a violation of its November 13, 2024, order, which barred demolitions across the country without prior notice and a fair hearing, according to Live Law.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and AG Masih, while…

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Stock market crash: BSE Sensex plunges 3,000 points in 9 sessions! Are Indian stock markets in a firm bear grip? – The Times of India

Foreign institutional investors have withdrawn Rs 1 lakh crore from Indian markets in 2025. (AI image) Stock market crash: It’s mayhem in Indian stock markets! BSE Sensex and Nifty50 have been in a free fall for several sessions now. The market decline continues unabated, with the Sensex dropping 3,000 points across nine consecutive sessions, severely…

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Solitario Lab Grown Diamonds secures US $3.6 million in pre-IPO funding – ET Retail

Solitario Lab Grown, a leading lab-grown diamond brand offering exclusive lab-grown diamond jewellery, has successfully raised USD 3.6 million in a pre-IPO funding round. The funding round attracted notable investors including Neeraj Gupta (Founder of Meru Cabs), Mauritius-based FPI Investi Global, Vicco Group, and Seema Manish Nuwal (Promoter, Solar Industries), along with several ultra-high-net-worth individuals…

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Congress’s mouthpiece attacks MP Shashi Tharoor for his remarks on PM Modi | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Congress’s mouthpiece in Kerala, Veekshanam Daily, on Monday criticised Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor for his remarks on Kerala’s startup sector in its latest editorial. Without naming him, the editorial slammed the Congress leader for praising entrepreneurial growth of the state under the Left government. The publication in its strongly worded latest editorial advised…

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