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India is aggressively expanding its global trade footprint, actively pursuing numerous FTAs across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Recent milestones include operationalizing a landmark investment-linked pact with EFTA, accelerating CEPA with the UAE, and advancing talks with the EU, EAEU, and Oman, signaling a strategic push for economic cooperation and influence. India is quietly but steadily positioning itself at the centre of global trade networks. With multiple free trade agreements (FTA ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Pharmacists in India need to upgrade their skills and use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an assistive tool, rather than seeing it as competition, according to experts, who discussed the role of friendly neighbourhood community pharmacists in the era of AI on World Pharmacists' Day at an event organised by Food and Drug Administration, Karnataka, Tuesday.AI is now capable of handling tasks such as drug dispensing and analysing patient histories in developed nations, but it will not ta ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised its existing rules to make retail loans more flexible, widened the scope for lending against gold and silver collateral, and provide easier capital-raising avenues for banks besides improving credit information systems. Announced through seven directions and circulars on Monday evening, three of these changes will take effect from October 1, while four others have been released for public consultation until October 20, 2025. Draft proposals, me ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): The third edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025 concluded successfully at India Expo Centre in Noida, setting new records in participation and business engagement, said Rakesh Kumar, Chairman of India Expo Centre & Mart, on Monday. "This edition set a record with 2,250 exhibitors from Uttar Pradesh showcasing products across large, medium, small sectors, and ODOP CM youth categories," Kumar told ANI at the sidelines of the event. He sa ...Read More >
India's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries -- Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland -- will officially come into effect from 1 October 2025, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal announced on Monday. Speaking at the valedictory session of the UP International Trade Show, Goyal said the deal, which was finalised in March 2024, marks another major step in India's global trade strategy. "Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the ...Read More >
Lucknow: Describing Uttar Pradesh as unstoppable, Union minister for commerce and industry Piyush Goyal on Monday said that Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) was a mirror of not only UP's economic, industrial, and cultural capabilities but also speaks for India.Speaking at the closing ceremony of the show, Goyal called upon citizens to use Swadeshi products and promote entrepreneurship. He also asked them to take a collective pledge to achieve the goal of Developed India 2047. Refer ...Read More >
India's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries -- Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland -- will officially come into effect from 1 October 2025, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal announced on Monday. Speaking at the valedictory session of the UP International Trade Show, Goyal said the deal, which was finalised in March 2024, marks another major step in India's global trade strategy. "Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the ...Read More >
Lucknow: On Monday, during a virtual interaction with mayors and councillors of 17 municipal corporations, along with presidents and members of 200 municipalities and 545 nagar panchayats, under the 'Viksit UP @ 2047' dialogue series, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reiterated the central role of municipal bodies in transforming Uttar Pradesh into a Viksit state by 2047. He urged every urban body to commit itself to the mission of making its city clean, modern, well-organized, and self-reliant. ...Read More >
Greater Noida: The third edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS 2025) concluded on Monday with a grand closing ceremony. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, the chief guest on the final day, congratulated the Uttar Pradesh government on the event's resounding success. He noted, "UPITS reflects the economic, industrial, and cultural potential not only of the state but of India as a whole." He urged a collective commitment to promote indigenous products, encour ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, said the UP International Trade Show has provided a vital platform for MSMEs, women entrepreneurs, swadeshi products, and export-oriented units. Calling the event a true amalgamation of "vocal for local" and "local goes global," he urged all stakeholders to commit to using swadeshi products and ensure that GST benefits flow directly to consumers, thereby promoting inclusive growth for all, as per a gover ...Read More >
Lucknow, Sep 30 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday called upon all urban local bodies to strive to build a developed India by 2047. Adityanth made the remark while addressing via a video link over 13,800 elected representatives, including mayors and chairpersons of 17 municipal corporations, 200 municipal councils, and 545 town panchayats. "The Panch Pran outlined by the Prime Minister during the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav include pride in our heritage, ending the mindse ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29: India is in discussions with the US, the EU, New Zealand, Oman, Peru and Chile for free trade agreements (FTAs), while Qatar and Bahrain have also expressed interest, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. India Already Has FTAs with UAE, Australia, UK The FTA with the EFTA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland), which was finalised in March 2024, will come into effect from October 1, Goyal added. The minister informed that the developed nations ...Read More >
India is negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs) with a number of countries including the U.S., New Zealand, Oman, Peru, Chile, and the European Union, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday (September 29, 2025). He said that Qatar and Bahrain too are keen to negotiate trade pacts with India. In August, India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) comprising Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic and Russia signed Terms of Reference (ToR) to launch negotiations on a ...Read More >
New Delhi, India -- Meghna Gupta* had planned it all - a master's degree by 23, a few years of working in India, and then a move to the United States before she turned 30 to eventually settle there. So, she clocked countless hours at the Hyderabad office of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's largest IT firm and a driver of the country's emergence as the global outsourcing powerhouse in the sector. She waited to get to the promotion that would mean a stint on California's West Coast. Now, ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, scheduled from September 29 to October 1, is expected to maintain the current policy stance, with a low probability of a rate cut, experts said on Sunday. Experts noted that the MPC meeting comes against a backdrop of ongoing global tariff tensions and concerns over the fiscal health of advanced economies. "The Indian economy has shown strong resilience, achieving a five-quarter ...Read More >
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], September 27 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Riyadh, along with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, successfully organised the Viksit Bharat Run 2025 on Saturday, which drew in participants from all walks of life. The event underscored the spirit of Vasudhe Kutumbakam. It was held as a part of the Seva Pakhwada and reflected the transformative progress India has achieved in areas such as infrastructure, healthcare, technology, education, and sustain ...Read More >
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], September 27 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Riyadh, along with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, successfully organised the Viksit Bharat Run 2025 on Saturday, which drew in participants from all walks of life. The event underscored the spirit of Vasudhe Kutumbakam. It was held as a part of the Seva Pakhwada and reflected the transformative progress India has achieved in areas such as infrastructure, healthcare, technology, education, and sustain ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will on Sept 26 award scholarships to over four lakh students from across the state.The early distribution of scholarships is aimed at enhancing the educational environment and ensuring children focus on studies without worrying about finances.Minister for empowerment of persons with disabilities and backward classes welfare Narendra Kashyap said, "This is for the first time that scholarships are being distributed early so that students can benefit on time ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 26 (ANI): Addressing the scholarship distribution ceremony at the IGP on Friday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasised that the economic progress of any nation or state begins with education, and it is the government responsibility to provide students with better educational opportunities. He added, Nearly 500,000 students from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes were unable to receive scholarships due to institutions failing to upl ...Read More >
Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are a group of 17 chemically similar metallic elements that are essential for modern technologies, including smartphones, electric vehicles, and wind turbines President Droupadi Murmu said on Friday that India should achieve self-reliance in production of rare earth elements, given the current geopolitical situation. This would help India achieve its target of becoming a developed nation and play an important role in ensuring the security of the country, Murmu said w ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Amid global challenges, India's self-reliance in the production of Rare Earth Elements (REE) is vital for national security and realising the vision of a developed nation, President Droupadi Murmu said during the National Geoscience Awards 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. "Rare Earth Elements are the backbone of modern technology. They power everything from smartphones and electric vehicles to defence systems and clean energy solutions. Given the current geopol ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Amid global challenges, India self-reliance in the production of Rare Earth Elements (REE) is vital for national security and realising the vision of a developed nation, President Droupadi Murmu said during the National Geoscience Awards 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Rare Earth Elements are the backbone of modern technology. They power everything from smartphones and electric vehicles to defence systems and clean energy solutions. Given the current geopoliti ...Read More >
Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 16 (ANI): In a major crackdown on narcotics, Pulwama Police foiled a drug smuggling bid at Newa and seized 120 grams of heroin-like substance from a notorious woman peddler, officials informed on Tuesday. The accused, identified as Sheikh Maroofa, hails from Kathidarwaza Mumkhan in Srinagar, and has been booked under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS). Further investigation is underway. Also Read | Naren ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The robust GDP growth in the first quarter (Q1 FY26), at 7.8 per cent which was well above the estimate of 6.6 per cent, was led by a sharp growth in the manufacturing sector and strong momentum in the services sector, a report said on Tuesday. "All three heads within the services - Trade, Hotels, Transport, and Commerce and Broadcasting Services (8.6 per cent as compared to the estimated 6 per cent), Financial, Real Estate, and Professional Services (9.5 per cent in Q1FY26 as compar ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday emphasised the need for a robust crackdown on drug cartels and highlighted the importance of protecting India's youth to achieve the vision of a developed nation by 2047. In his address at the second National Conference of Heads of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of States and UTs ,Shah outlined strategies to dismantle drug networks, enhance extradition processes, and streamline deportation mechanisms to combat the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday emphasised the need for a robust crackdown on drug cartels and highlighted the importance of protecting India's youth to achieve the vision of a developed nation by 2047. In his address at the second National Conference of Heads of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of States and UTs ,Shah outlined strategies to dismantle drug networks, enhance extradition processes, and streamline deportation mechanisms to combat the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The robust GDP growth in the first quarter (Q1 FY26), at 7.8 per cent which was well above the estimate of 6.6 per cent, was led by a sharp growth in the manufacturing sector and strong momentum in the services sector, a report said on Tuesday. "All three heads within the services - Trade, Hotels, Transport, and Commerce and Broadcasting Services (8.6 per cent as compared to the estimated 6 per cent), Financial, Real Estate, and Professional Services (9.5 per ...Read More >
New Delhi: A parliamentary committee has said India should look at the US coming out unilaterally from WTO obligations and resorting to tariffs to protect its domestic industry as an opportunity to negotiate favourable clauses under the plurilateral Information Technology Agreement (ITA) or even explore an exit, sources said. The Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology has, in a report, blamed the agreement India signed in 1997 for a host of ills plaguing the IT and elec ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Artificial Intelligence has the power to transform India's economic growth in the coming decade as it could add up to $1.9 trillion to the country's economy by 2035, according to a new report by NITI Aayog on Monday. Globally, AI adoption is expected to generate $17-26 trillion in value over the next ten years, as per the report titled 'AI for Viksit Bharat: Roadmap for Accelerated Economic Growth'. India has the potential to capture 10-15 per cent of this va ...Read More >
New Delhi: The promise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not only real, but it is an economic necessity. Recently, NITI Aayog and the Niti Frontier Tech Hub published a report titled "AI for Viksit Bharat: The Opportunity for Accelerated Economic Growth", outlining the clear case for AI helping India to close its growth gap and meet its aspirational 2047 Viksit Bharat goal of becoming a developed economy. The report concludes that if India continues on its growth trajectory of 5.7%, the countr ...Read More >
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