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Mumbai, Oct 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rolls-Royce is proud to be participating in industry dialogues as part of the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's first official visit since the signing of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the United Kingdom-based luxury carmaker said in a statement on Wednesday. Through this participation, the company aims to be part of further consolidating the India-UK economic partnership, in line with the India-UK Vision 2035. Rolls-Royce CEO Tufa ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi on Thursday (October 2, 2025) hailed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on its completion of 100 years. "This Vijayadashmi, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh completes 100 years of its uninterrupted journey of nation-building, through character building of individual citizens. During all these years, the RSS has done yeoman service to the people and the country," Raj Bhavan Tamil Nadu said in a post on X, quoting Mr. Ravi. "Whenever the nation or any part of it h ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Only 23.1 per cent of India's elderly are engaged in post-retirement work, even though more than 73 per cent of such seniors expressed interest in later-life careers, a study by Agewell Foundation on the International Day of Older Persons said. For most of them, survival rests on fragile financial arrangements - 35.6 per cent depend on government pensions, 19 per cent on old-age pensions, 16.6 per cent on savings, and 14.2 per cent on family support. Nearly one in ten has ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, who secured India its political freedom, was far ahead of his time when he said, 'Sanitation is more important than independence'. For Gandhi, a truly free India was not just politically independent but also socially awakened, where hygiene and dignity walked hand in hand. Unfortunately, these timeless and powerful words of wisdom by Gandhi were consigned to oblivion by successive governments in the entire history of in ...Read More >
Palestinian Ambassador to India Abdullah Abu Shawesh has emphasised the importance of addressing the Palestinian issue with a "rational perspective." Speaking at a discussion organised by the National Platform for the Rights of Disabled on Sunday, Shawesh also described the recent remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations General Assembly as "dangerous." Shawesh specifically responded to Netanyahu's statement at the UN General Assembly, where the Israeli Prime M ...Read More >
Bengaluru : Having issued India's first listed sustainability-linked Bond, for USD 60 million, under the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI) ESG Bond Framework in June this year, Indian multinational conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has now secured a Sustainability-Linked Trade Facility (SLTF) worth USD 700 million with Standard Chartered. The development underscores L&T's commitment to sustainable business practices and its continued efforts to augment the sustainable business po ...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 >
Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 29 (ANI): Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said Uttar Pradesh is becoming a global centre for investment, innovation, and exports. Speaking at the third UP International Trade Show, he said the event is a strong platform for Uttar Pradesh's self-reliance and prosperity. He also said India is holding negotiations for Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with several countries of the world, and the country is on the way to becoming the third ...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 >
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 >
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 on Saturday warned countries against turning a blind eye to what it called support for terrorism from Pakistan, which has basked in closer relations with US President Donald Trump. Addressing the UN General Assembly a day after Pakistan used the forum to appeal for talks, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar demanded "much deeper global cooperation" against terrorism. "India has confronted this challenge since independence, having a neighbor that is an epicenter of global terr ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the contribution of RSS, which is completing 100 years of its inception this Dussehra, to nation building through sacrifice and dedication. In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' address, he said the Sangh fountainhead was formed in 1925 to fight intellectual slavery and restore self-confidence among the people during British rule and at the time of Independence. "This Vijayadashami is special for another reason. This day marks 100 years of the f ...Read More >
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar criticized Lalu Prasad for prioritizing his family. Kumar highlighted the NDA government's focus on women's empowerment and state development since 2005. He contrasted this with the previous government's actions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana. The scheme aims to promote self-employment for women. The launch occurred virtually, with many participants. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday made a veiled dig at ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26 (PTI) The ties between India and Sri Lanka have reached a point of "unprecedented excellence" since President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's visit to India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Sri Lanka, the island nation's envoy Mahishini Colonne said on Friday. Interacting with PTI Videos on the sidelines of an event here, she said Sri Lanka is on the "path of recovery", the economy has been stabilised, and necessary structural reforms have been brought in to sustain it. ...Read More >
Justice Surya Kant highlighted delays in arbitration, undermining its intended swiftness, during the Delhi Arbitration Weekend. He stressed the need for quality, consistent arbitral awards to enhance India's global standing as a preferred arbitration seat. Justice Kant also emphasized the importance of independence, integrity, and minimal judicial intervention in the arbitration process. Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant on Sunday flagged the issue of delay in arbitration, saying what was ...Read More >
Mumbai: Nearly a year after joining KRBL Ltd as an independent director, Anil Chaudhary has stepped down from the board of the renowned India Gate basmati brand owner, alleging corporate governance issues. In his resignation letter, the former Steel Authority of India Ltd (Sail) chairman flagged several governance concerns at the country's largest exporter of basmati rice, including inconsistencies in recording minutes of the company's board meetings, instances of information being withheld fro ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 14 (PTI) Developments in Nepal are a sign of a "vibrant democracy" and not anarchy, says former chief election commissioner S Y Quraishi, asserting that governments must be very careful in regulating social media as it has become an integral part of everyone's life. Quraishi also said that India has to take the lead in the SAARC region for hand-holding democracies "which are still struggling" by providing support to them but must do so as an "elder brother" and not as a "big brot ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): India's real estate sector has attracted nearly USD 80 billion in institutional investments over the past 15 years since 2010, highlighting the sector's evolution into a preferred asset class for both global and domestic investors, according to a joint report by Colliers-CREDAI. Foreign capital continues to dominate, contributing 57 per cent of total inflows, during these years, the report said. Also Read | 'Nishaanchi': Salman Khan Sends His 'Best Wishes ...Read More >
Port Moresby/New Delhi, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita will be visiting Papua New Guinea (PNG) on September 16 to represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the commemorative events marking the country's 50th anniversary of Independence. During the visit, which will take place at the invitation of the Government of Papua New Guinea, MoS Margherita is expected to have bilateral meetings with the political leadership of Papua New Guinea. He will a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): India's real estate sector has attracted nearly USD 80 billion in institutional investments over the past 15 years since 2010, highlighting the sector's evolution into a preferred asset class for both global and domestic investors, according to a joint report by Colliers-CREDAI. Foreign capital continues to dominate, contributing 57 per cent of total inflows, during these years, the report said. Interestingly, domestic capital has been emerging as a key d ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 16 (ANI/PRNewswire): Tata AIA Life Insurance (Tata AIA Life), one of India's leading Life Insurance Companies, has introduced a more powerful version of its flagship annuity (guaranteed income for life) plan, Tata AIA Life Fortune Guarantee Pension. The new version includes some critical improvements, including higher annuity rates and death benefits, making it a must-have for the consumers to live financially independent and worry-free in their golden years. L ...Read More >
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday approved a resolution backing the New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the implementation of the two-state solution, with India among the 142 countries voting in support. The resolution was backed by 142 countries, opposed by 10, while 12 nations abstained, according to the voting result displayed on the UN screen. India's stance on the two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a lon ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): India and the European Union are working with sincerity and commitment to finalise a comprehensive and balanced Free Trade Agreement that will benefit businesses and consumers on both sides, said Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, addressing the 65th Annual Session of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) on Friday. According to a statement from the commerce ministry, Minister Goyal noted that such an agreement cannot ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as t ...Read More >
New Delhi: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday described the reform in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as "one of a kind" since independence, hailing it as a "gift" to the country. He drew a clear contrast between the current GST framework and the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) era, criticising the former government for failing to inspire confidence among states regarding compensation promises for the proposed unified indirect tax. "When Prime Minister Narendra Modi ...Read More >
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday presented the SCOPE Eminence Awards for 2022-23 in New Delhi, praising the role of public sector enterprises (PSEs) in India's growth journey and their contribution to nation-building since Independence. Addressing the gathering, the President said the awards celebrate the "significant contribution of public sector enterprises to the development of India" across social, economic, environmental, technological and ethical dimensions. She appreciated the Standing ...Read More >
New Delhi: As India is facing a steep US tariff on exports, Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Friday talked tough, saying that India will neither bow down nor ever appear weak in any trade deal with any country. Besides, the minister also assured all domestic exporters that the government would soon announce a slew of measures to boost exports and domestic consumption to shield the industry from the adverse impact of unilateral actions by other countries. His comments come at ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) Audit committees at companies should ensure the independence of auditors, NFRA Chairperson Nitin Gupta said on Thursday, as he stressed the importance of good corporate governance practices. He also listed out various fundamental principles for sound financial reporting, including the key role of external auditors. The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has been taking steps to boost sound financial reporting practices and is also taking action against auditi ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 ...Read More >
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