India News Digest
India and New Zealand's free trade agreement comes into force today, and the Reserve Bank of India's rate panel has flagged possible further rate hikes while signaling caution about an aggressive tightening cycle.
India Today
Data Center Market Faces Water and Power Concerns
CNBC reports that India, described as Asia's hottest data center market, is seeking to address concerns over water and power use by the facilities.
Xi's Delhi Visit Draws Analysis on China-India Ties
The Lowy Institute examines China's new tone following Xi Jinping's visit to Delhi and the older assumptions it raises about India.
BCCI Names Squads for New Zealand Series
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced India's ODI and Test squads for the upcoming series against New Zealand.
India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Takes Effect
The India-New Zealand free trade agreement comes into force today, coinciding with Vijay Dashami.
FSSAI Issues Notices to Nestle India and Hindustan Unilever
India's food safety regulator, FSSAI, has issued notices to Nestle India and Hindustan Unilever over food product claims it describes as misleading.
Court Orders Release of Two Cockroach Movement Leaders
An Indian court has ordered the release of two leaders of the Cockroach movement, according to The Guardian.
RBI Rate Panel Flags Possible Further Hikes
Minutes of the Reserve Bank of India's rate-setting panel show members flagging more rate hikes but wary of an aggressive tightening cycle, according to Reuters.
Jio IPO Draws Strong Investor Demand on Debut Day
Investors flooded into the Jio IPO on its first day, the opening day of what is described as India's largest offering.
India-US Trade Deal Described as Close
Donald Trump has said an India-US trade deal is 'pretty close,' according to DW.com.
Millions Struck Off India's Voter Rolls
NPR reports that millions of people have been removed from India's voter rolls in what it characterizes as the largest disenfranchisement in history.
India News
India Wins Gold in Asian Para Games Women's 400m T20
Deepthi Jeevanji won gold in the women's 400m T20 event at the Asian Para Games, with India's medal tally reaching 23.
India Repatriates Rescued Sumatran Orangutan to Indonesia
India has repatriated a rescued baby Sumatran orangutan to Indonesia.
Protest Photos Removed from Bikaner House, Delhi
Protest photos by Priyanka Gandhi's son were taken down at Delhi's Bikaner House, and he told NDTV that officials flagged the timing.
Gurugram Faces 24-Hour Water Outage
Several areas of Gurugram will have no water supply for 24 hours starting Friday, according to NDTV.
Court Hears Vow of No Further Jantar Mantar Protest Calls
In court, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka of CJP vowed there would be no more protest calls at Jantar Mantar, according to NDTV.
HDFC Bank Probe Finds Executives Leaked Confidential Information
A probe at HDFC Bank has found that executives leaked confidential information, according to a Reuters report citing Bloomberg News.
Festive Season Smartphone Demand Slowing in India
Smartphone demand in India is slowing despite the arrival of the festive season, according to NDTV.
UN Experts Urge India to Halt Excessive Force Against Protesters
UN experts have called on India to stop using excessive force against protesters, according to Al Jazeera.