India-EU trade deal sends a powerful signal of trust, stability, partnership: Industry
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman, Bharti Enterprises, on Tuesday said that in a changing global economic order, the India-EU free trade agreement sends a powerful signal of trust, stability, and long-term partnership. In a statement, Mittal said the signing of the India-EU FTA reflects the decisive leadership and strategic […]
Govt’s multi-year semiconductor push showing real results: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said the government’s multi-year, ecosystem-driven approach to semiconductor development is delivering tangible results. He said that India steadily moves towards building a strong and self-reliant chip design and manufacturing ecosystem. Speaking after interacting with semiconductor chip design companies approved […]
India-EU trade deal to boost investors’ confidence in services sector: Nasscom
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) By boosting bilateral trade and economic ties, the India-EU trade deal supports job creation, MSME growth in tech, and overall confidence for investors in India’s services sector, IT industry’s apex body Nasscom said on Tuesday. The FTA includes dedicated SME chapters with contact points and digital platforms. Given the geopolitical […]
US, UAE back India corridor, expand AI ties
Washington, Jan 27, (IANS) The US and the UAE have reaffirmed support for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor while deepening cooperation on trade, investment, and artificial intelligence at their latest Economic Policy Dialogue held in Abu Dhabi early this month. The two sides said the corridor, known as IMEC, is a priority for boosting regional […]
Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurates Hydrogen Zone at IEW 2026
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday inaugurated the Hydrogen Zone at India Energy Week 2026 in Goa — highlighting India’s growing focus on clean and low-carbon energy solutions. The Hydrogen Zone was opened shortly after the inaugural ceremony of the flagship energy event and […]
Congress alleges Govt policies leading to jobless growth
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) The Congress released a report on Tuesday, criticising the economic policies of the Narendra Modi government and alleging that jobless growth is taking place in the economy. The report claimed that between 2017-18 and 2023-24, employment in the manufacturing sector fell from 12.1 per cent to 11.4 per cent, while […]
EVs to drive India’s manufacturing sector growth: Kumaraswamy
Pune, Jan 27 (IANS) Minister for Heavy Industries H. D. Kumaraswamy said on Tuesday that the Government’s focus on Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat is strengthening advanced manufacturing sectors that will define India’s future growth, and electric mobility lies at the heart of this transformation. “It reduces dependence on imported fossil fuels, lowers emissions […]
India, Canada agree to boost energy cooperation
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) India and Canada on Tuesday signed a joint statement to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector during the India Energy Week 2026 held in Goa. The agreement marks a renewed push to deepen bilateral ties in areas such as oil, gas, clean energy and long-term investments. The joint statement followed […]
J&K: Finance Dept notifies implementation of e-bill system in a phased manner
Jammu, Jan 27 (IANS) J&K Finance Department on Tuesday notified implementation of the e-Bill system to be rolled out in a phased manner with effect from 01.04.2026, followed by wide implementation, with revised formats across all DDOs & Treasuries. An order issued by the finance department said that in alignment with the recommendations of Comptroller […]
SERIAL CHAIN SNATCHERS CAUGHT: GOLD RECOVERED AFTER INTER-STATE CHASE
Hyderabad, Jan.27 (RAHNUMA): Chaitanyapuri police busted a notorious interstate chain-snatching gang by arresting two habitual offenders involved in multiple gold snatching cases across the LB Nagar Zone. The arrests were made in Delhi following a swift, tech-driven operation. The accused – Akshay Kumar Sharma (29) and Rohit (26) – snatched gold chains from women on […]
