India has climbed 42 positions in the Global Innovation Index over the past nine years, now ranking first among lower-middle-income economies and 39th globally. This improvement is attributed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and the country’s focus on fostering innovation. Major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai are among the world’s top 100 S&T clusters.
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US stock markets enjoyed a boost as easing bond yields and a spike in Moderna shares contributed to a favorable trading environment. Despite the Federal
August 19, 2026