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Varanasi: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav is set to inaugurate the MP-UP Cooperation Convention 2026 at the BLW ground on Tuesday, with a focus on crowd management strategies at Kashi Vishwanath Dham, modern urban planning techniques and developing the Kashi-Ujjain-Chitrakoot religious tourism circuit.The MP CM has invited Rakesh Sachan, minister of micro, small and medium enterprises department, UP, to the conference. The one-day event will begin with a study tour of the Kashi Vishwan ...Read More >
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 31 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami, on Monday, criticised the DMK government and Chief Minister MK Stalin, calling him a "puppet CM". Addressing a public meeting in Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi, EPS said, "MK Stalin is an incompetent Chief Minister. When journalists ask questions to the Chief Minister, RS Bharathi says he will not answer. What does the Chief Minister even know?" Also Re ...Read More >
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 31 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami, on Monday, criticised the DMK government and Chief Minister MK Stalin, calling him a "puppet CM". Addressing a public meeting in Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi, EPS said, "MK Stalin is an incompetent Chief Minister. When journalists ask questions to the Chief Minister, RS Bharathi says he will not answer. What does the Chief Minister even know?" NDA can ...Read More >
WTO members at the 14th ministerial conference (MC14) did not reach consensus to extend the TRIPS moratorium on non-violation complaints. For the first time since 1995, the safeguard has expired, creating uncertainty over when governments can bring disputes despite no formal rule breach. Further talks are expected in Geneva. WTO members ended the 14th ministerial conference, MC14, without agreement on a key TRIPS safeguard. The failure meant the moratorium on non-violation complaints, or NVCs, ...Read More >
Kolkata, Dec 17 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday asserted that the state has emerged as the commercial capital of eastern and northeastern India, driven by strong MSME-led growth and its strategic geographic location. Addressing a programme of the Confederation of West Bengal Traders Association here, Banerjee rejected what she termed "ignorant" allegations that the state's debt has mounted to nearly Rs 7 lakh crore. She, however, did not reveal the exact amount th ...Read More >
Chennai, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Producers of three iconic agricultural products from Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu -- Thoothukudi salt, Authoor Poovan banana and Villiseri lemon -- have applied for the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, aiming to secure legal protection, preserve traditional practices and enhance market visibility for the region's produce. The applications were facilitated by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Chennai, along with the NABARD-M ...Read More >
India and the European Union are advancing free trade agreement negotiations. Key tariff issues are seeing good progress. An EU delegation will visit New Delhi soon to finalize technical tariff discussions. Both sides aim for a robust and balanced agreement. This pact is expected to bring the economies closer and foster mutual benefits. Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal Tuesday said his talks with the EU have "significantly reduced our outstanding issues" and laid the foundation for a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 26: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Brussels on October 27-28 to advance India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, meeting EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic. The visit aims to provide political impetus and strategic guidance as both sides work to conclude a comprehensive trade pact by December. Talks will focus on market access, non-tariff measures, regulatory cooperation, and areas needing convergence. This follows the 14th round of negotiations and prior d ...Read More >
India and the EU will discuss key areas of the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) including market access, non-tariff measures and regulatory cooperation, during commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal's visit to Brussels on October 27-28. Goyal will hold high-level discussions with Maroš Šefčovič, Executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for Trade of the EU. "The visit will also serve to review progress achieved so far and to identify areas requiring further convergence," the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): India is looking to expand its rice export reach into new markets such as the Philippines, Gambia, Liberia, and Ghana, said Dev Garg, Vice President of the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) and Director of Shri Lal Mahal Group, during a press conference ahead of The Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025. Garg noted that the agriculture ministers from these four nations will attend the conference, calling their participation a "major mileston ...Read More >
Geographical Indication tags are significantly boosting obscure products and artisans in Tamil Nadu. Kallakurichi wood carvings and Thanjavur Veenai are seeing expanded markets and better earnings. Tamil Nadu leads in GI applications, with efforts to involve younger generations and academic research. This certification helps tackle market challenges and creates unique selling propositions for products. Geographical Indication (GI) tag filed for the lipsmacking Madurai 'Jigarthanda', a cold drin ...Read More >
Indian and EU officials will commence their 14th round of free trade agreement talks in Brussels on Monday, aiming to resolve differences and conclude negotiations by December. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is hopeful for an early agreement, which seeks to boost bilateral commerce and investments. Senior officials of India and the 27-nation European Union (EU) will commence the next round of talks for a proposed free trade agreement on Monday in Brussels to iron out differences on issues for e ...Read More >
Noida, Sep 29 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh MSME Minister Rakesh Sachan on Monday said the state government will organise "Swadeshi Melas" across all 75 districts ahead of Diwali. Speaking at the last day of the UP International Trade Show 2025, in India Expo Mart and Centre in Greater Noida, Sachan said that these fairs will run for about 9 to 10 days in each district. He said that the construction of three "Unity Malls" in Lucknow, Varanasi, and Agra has begun with central government funding. Unity M ...Read More >
Amritsar: In a significant step towards preserving Punjab's culinary identity and traditions, the Punjab Food Processing Department is exploring the possibilities of securing a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag for Amritsari Kulcha.A GI tag is a label given to products that have a unique quality, reputation, or characteristic due to their specific geographical origin, such as a region, town or country.This was informed by principal secretary of the food processing department, Punjab, Rakhee Gupta ...Read More >
Lucknow: With the efforts of the Yogi government, Uttar Pradesh has now emerged as the new epicentre of investment and industrial growth. This will also be reflected during the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) 2025. As per the master exhibition layout of the mega show to be held at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, large space has been allotted for the state's priority, rising, and champion services sectors. As per the layout plan, Halls 1 to 8 and Hall 15 have been allocated for B2 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 12 (PTI) India and the European Union (EU) are now maximising their efforts to finalise negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement by the end of this year, with both sides stressing their commitment to a comprehensive and balanced pact to benefit businesses and consumers. The official team of India and the EU are engaged in the 13th round (September 8-12) of negotiations for the agreement here. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and the European Commission's Agriculture ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The establishment of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) office in Patna will open new doors for Bihar's farmers, producers and exporters, according to official statement on Friday. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that the office will provide direct access to services such as registration, advisory support, market intelligence, certification assistance, export facilitation and infrastructure ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], September 12 (ANI): In a significant step towards transforming Bihar into a powerhouse of agricultural and processed food exports, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal inaugurated the Regional Office of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in Patna at the Bihar Idea Festival held on 11th September, 2025 in Patna, Bihar, a release from Ministry of Commerce & Industry said. The occasion was graced by the Deputy C ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], September 12 (ANI): In a significant step towards transforming Bihar into a powerhouse of agricultural and processed food exports, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal inaugurated the Regional Office of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in Patna at the Bihar Idea Festival held on 11th September, 2025 in Patna, Bihar, a release from Ministry of Commerce & Industry said. The occasion was graced by the Deputy C ...Read More >
New Delhi: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many cl ...Read More >
Kedia Advisory - India's basmati rice exports to the US fell 13% to 78,000 tonnes in April-July 2024 from over 90,000 tonnes a year earlier, with sharper declines expected in August following tariff hikes from 25% to 50% after August 27. Pakistan, facing only 19% duty, stands to benefit. The US is among the highest-value markets for Indian basmati, with realisations near $1,230/tonne. Exporters are exploring China as an alternative market amid improving bilateral ties. Basmati remains a key agri ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Bringing down the curtain on the proceedings initiated against misleading advertisements for medicinal products, the Supreme Court has closed the case filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against Patanjali Ayurved and its founders.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and K V Viswanathan said no further hearing was needed as the court had already passed various orders and the purpose of the case had been achieved. "By various orders, the prayers of the WP have been achieved and ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Aug 13: The climate change-driven worst-ever deficient rainfall in Meghalaya has taken a toll on its famed golden-hued heritage crop Lakadong turmeric. Recent studies by the Meghalaya Climate Change Centre identified Laskein as one of the state's 25 blocks where this turmeric farming is facing "high" or "very high" risk from climate pressures. According to the studies, farmers are struggling with extreme weather events such as unpredictable rainfall, poor soil health, and increased ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 4 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday unveiled the teaser and the brochure for the five days long 'Basohli Utsav', which is set to commence from September 28 in Kathua border district. Bhasoli, a mountainous town in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua border district, is a hub for the renowned eponymous art form, culture and pilgrimage tourism. Famous temples such as the Chanchlo Mata, Jhode Wali Mata, and Dhola Mata are also located in this town. An official sp ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, and leaders of political parties paid tributes to freedom fighter Dheeran Chinnamalai on his death anniversary on Sunday. "The nation pays humble tribute to the great patriot, visionary leader and fearless commander Dheeran Chinnamalai. With unmatched courage and strategic brilliance, he led relentless campaigns against the oppressive British East India Company, boldly challenging colonial ty ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has underlined that the Centre, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has actively promoted the textile sector through the 'Make in India' programme and is implementing the '5F' strategy: Farm to fibre, fabric, fashion, and foreign markets. In his speech, after inaugurating a week-long festival to celebrate National Handloom Day on Sunday, he observed that the handloom sector had experienced consistent growth over the past 11 years. According to him, this ...Read More >
The resemblance caught the attention of Indian social media users and artisan communities, prompting criticism and raising questions over intellectual property rights. A Public Interest Litigation was filed in the Bombay High Court in response, alleging that Prada's design infringed upon the GI protection of the Kolhapuri chappals The iconic Kolhapuri chappal, a traditional handcrafted leather sandal from Maharashtra and Karnataka, holds a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, officially registered ...Read More >
(Representational Image) Among the leading products driving this export growth are the iconic Kani and Sozni shawls, along with hand-knotted carpets.Source : Freepik The export of handmade goods from Kashmir has seen a remarkable jump in the first quarter of the current financial year, reaching Rs 309.62 crore -- the highest for this period in the last four years, according to an official from the Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir. This marks a significant increase from the Rs 126.90 ...Read More >
A recent controversy surrounding Italian luxury label Prada has put the spotlight on how global fashion giants engage with India - a country whose rich artistic traditions have often suffered because of its inability to cash in on them. Prada got into trouble in June after its models walked the runway in Milan wearing a toe-braided sandal that looked like the Kolhapuri chappal, a handcrafted leather shoe made in India. The sandals are named after Kolhapur - a town in the western state of Mahara ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 16: A team from the Italian fashion house Prada arrived in Kolhapur to learn about the history and craftsmanship behind the iconic Kolhapuri chappals. The Prada team visited Kolhapur and met the artisans and shopkeepers to know more about the iconic Kolhapuri chappals. One of the shopkeepers told ANI, "Yesterday, the Prada team that came to Kolhapur to see how these chapppals are made, today they came to see that shop in the biggest market of Kolhapur. Where Kolhapuri chappals are s ...Read More >
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