Noida: Jewar Airport sees passenger surge within a month of operations
Greater Noida, July 14 (IANS) The Noida International Airport, which kick-started its commercial operations a month ago, is registering a slow but steady rise in the number of fliers opting for the airport, being pitched as a key aviation hub in the Delhi-NCR region. The operational passenger count data shows the passengers’ increasing preference for […]
India amends foreign trade policy to ban imports of goods made using forced labour
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) India has amended its Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023 to prohibit the import of goods produced or manufactured using forced labour, strengthening its trade policy framework and aligning domestic regulations with internationally recognised labour standards. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued a notification inserting a new provision — […]
FM Sitharaman urges ICLS trainees to promote transparent governance, simplify compliance
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday urged officer trainees of the Indian Corporate Law Service to “uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism, promote transparent, responsive governance, facilitate Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living through simplified compliance.” FM Sitharaman interacted with Officer […]
Indian scientists develop new sensor-connected devices to prevent ammonia gas exposure
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Indian scientists have developed an advanced ammonia sensing platform that detects harmful ammonia at extremely low concentrations while operating at room temperature, an official statement said on Tuesday. The device was created at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, an autonomous institution of the Department of […]
Maha Cabinet clears France’s Rungis-style International Agri-Market at Dapchari
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) The Maharashtra State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday, approved the establishment of a massive international-grade agriculture market at Dapchari in Palghar district. The Cabinet has approved the free transfer of 558.43 hectares of land belonging to the Dapchari Dairy Project in Palghar district to the Maharashtra State […]
Bharat Tex 2026 kicks off with record global participation
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday inaugurated Bharat Tex 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam here, marking the commencement of the world’s largest integrated textile value chain event with participation of exhibitors from more than 14 countries including the US, Europe and Japan. In his inaugural address, Giriraj Singh said […]
India-UK FTA kicks in on Wednesday, bilateral trade to get booster shot
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which comes into force on Wednesday, represents a “gold standard” FTA due to its wide sectoral coverage that includes farmers, seafood exporters, and labour-intensive industries such as textiles, which will benefit from significant reductions in both tariff and non-tariff barriers, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal […]
Maha Cabinet approves asset monetisation policy to boost revenue for urban local bodies
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) The Maharashtra Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday approved the Asset Monetisation Policy to boost revenue for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). This aims to make ULBs financially self-reliant allowing Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, and Nagar Panchayats to leverage their land and properties to generate new, sustainable revenue streams. […]
Ajay Devgn looks back at 20 years of ‘Golmaal’, calls the journey full of unlimited fun
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) Actor Ajay Devgn, on Tuesday, took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he celebrated 20 years of his blockbuster film ‘Golmaal: Fun Unlimited.’ Sharing a special note on Instagram, the ‘Singham’ actor reflected on the journey that began two decades ago and expressed his joy over the continued love and […]
Jackie Chan pays tribute to Nansun Shi, says film industry has lost another legendary figure
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) Actor Jackie Chan has expressed his grief over the passing of renowned film personality Nansun Shi. Paying a heartfelt tribute, the martial artist remembered her remarkable contribution to cinema and said that the film industry has lost another legendary figure. Jackie also praised her spirit and integrity, adding that her legacy […]
