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July 27, 2025
India and the UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) marks India’s 15th and one …
With sweeping tariffs cuts, procurement access, and sector-specific benefits, the India‑UK CETA …
With tariff concessions India‑UK CETA will be a game-changer for bilateral trade worth $23 …
July 27, 2025
India is expected to sustain a robust 6-6.5% real GDP growth in FY26, driven by resilient …
India is less vulnerable to global trade shocks than many other Asian economies due to its …
India’s economy grew by 7.4 per cent in the January-March quarter (Q4) of FY25, beating …
July 27, 2025
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu lauded PM Modi's landmark two-day visit to the country, …
PM Modi attended the Independence Day celebrations of Maldives as the 'Guest of Honour' at …
Maldives President Muizzu called PM Modi a "wonderful" person, expressing appreciation for the …
July 27, 2025
PM Modi launched various development projects worth around ₹4,900 crore in Tamil Nadu, …
Infrastructure and energy are the backbone of any state's development. Our focus on these in …
The FTA with Britain adds pace to our vision of Viksit Bharat, Viksit Tamil Nadu. MSMEs and …
July 27, 2025
PM Modi and Maldivian President Muizzu held wide-ranging talks in Male, marking a reset in India–…
PM Modi and Maldivian President Muizzu reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation and …
India and the UK signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during PM Modi's visit to London, …
July 27, 2025
PM Modi arrived in Tamil Nadu after concluding his two-day official visit to the UK followed by …
During my foreign visit, the historic India-UK Free Trade Agreement was signed. This represents …
The India–Britain FTA will benefit Tamil Nadu's youth, our small industries, MSMEs, and start-…
July 27, 2025
Maldives President Muizzu has expressed gratitude to PM Modi and noted that the tourism in …
Maldives President Muizzu hailed India as “one of the major countries” in terms of its …
PM Modi’s Maldives visit led to the signing of 4 MoUs and 3 key agreements, and also marked the …
July 27, 2025
Today, the Government of India is strongly emphasising Make in India and Mission Manufacturing. …
The weapons made in India played a major role in reducing terrorist hideouts to rubble. Weapons …
In Thoothukudi, PM Modi launched a range of development projects aimed at boosting …
July 27, 2025
Maldives President Muizzu said that India is his country’s “closest partner" and the new Rs 5,…
India is our closest partner, of course. I’m sure it is even better now: Maldives President Muizzu
Maldives President Muizzu expressed his “⁠utmost thanks" to PM Modi for his visit to Maldives
July 27, 2025
The India-UK FTA will benefit Tamil Nadu youth, MSMEs and startups: PM Modi
Following the India-UK FTA, 99% of Indian products sold in UK will be tax free, boosting Indian …
The India-UK FTA will serve as a catalyst for industries rooted in Tamil Nadu’s traditional …
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July 27, 2025
The MoU between India and Maldives in the field of fisheries and aquaculture assumes …
MoU between India and Maldives on fisheries aims to promote sustainable tuna and deep-sea …
The MoU between India and Maldives in the field of fisheries and aquaculture is significant …
July 27, 2025
India’s ranking in the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index improved significantly from 54 …
The logistics sector is a cornerstone of India’s economy, contributing approx 14% to the nation’…
PM Modi’s Gati Shakti National Master Plan is giving tangible benefits like faster cargo …
July 27, 2025
The India-UK FTA is set to usher in a transformative era for India's textile industry, …
The India-UK FTA grants India duty-free access for an overwhelming 99% of its exports to the UK,…
With the signing of India-UK FTA, local textile clusters are preparing for an export surge; the …
July 27, 2025
The recently signed India-UK FTA is 'historic,' it as a symbol of the world’s growing trust in …
India-UK FTA will accelerate progress towards a Viksit Bharat and Viksit Tamil Nadu: PM Modi
Speaking after inaugurating projects worth ₹4,900 crore in Tamil Nadu, PM Modi says “the FTA …
July 27, 2025
CETA with the UK is a stepping stone and will serve as a "gold standard" for more such pacts …
Negotiations with the US on the proposed trade agreement are progressing fast, with India …
Union Minister Piyush Goyal emphasised India's protection of sensitive sectors like dairy and …
July 27, 2025
India announced a fresh $565 million LoC for Maldives and signed an agreement to reduce its …
India’s proximity and willingness to provide urgent financial and developmental assistance have …
Maldives President Muizzu calls India a “trusted friend” and broke protocol to personally …
July 26, 2025
India’s share in US smartphone imports surged to nearly 36 per cent in the first five months of …
US smartphone imports from India jumped by over three times year-on-year to 21.3 million units …
Apple doubled down on production in India in 2020, after the government announced its flagship …
July 26, 2025
First Hydrogen powered coach (Driving Power Car) successfully tested at ICF, Chennai: Ashwini …
India is developing 1,200 HP Hydrogen train. This will place India among the leaders in …
Indian Railways has envisaged running 35 Hydrogen trains under "Hydrogen for Heritage" at an …
July 26, 2025
India has achieved its 20% ethanol blending target with petrol, five years ahead of the 2030 …
India achieves 20pc ethanol blending target; this accomplishment, driven by government policies,…
The ethanol blending program has delivered substantial economic and environmental benefits, …
July 26, 2025
India’s over 63 million MSMEs form the backbone of the nation’s economy, contributing nearly 30%…
In the past decade, the landscape for MSME businesses in India has quietly but radically been …
In India, government adoption of digital payments with e-Marketplace (GeM), has grown supplier …
July 26, 2025
Maldives President Muizzu has cPM Modi has surpassed former PM Indira Gandhi on July 25 to …
PM Modi has surpassed former PM Indira Gandhi on July 25 to become the second-longest-serving …
PM Modi completed 4,078 days in office on July 25. Former PM Indira Gandhi was in the office in …
July 26, 2025
PM Modi has topped the list of 'Democratic Leader Approval Ratings' of world leaders at 75 per …
PM Modi was chosen as the most approved democratic leader in the world on the same day he …
PM Modi is India's longest-serving non-Congress Prime Minister and the first non-Congress …
July 26, 2025
India’s private sector continued to expand at a solid pace in July, backed by strong …
The HSBC Flash India Manufacturing PMI rose to 59.2 — the highest level in over 17 years — from …
The HSBC Flash India Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by S&P Global, stood at 60.…
July 26, 2025
With a quirky response and a unique chai connection with PM Modi, a UK-based Indian tea seller …
Akhil Patel, who started Amala Chai, proudly declared that his tea was “sourced from India, …
UK-based Indian tea seller Akhil Patel listed the masalas, like nutmeg and cinnamon, used to …
July 26, 2025
The defence ministry has signed a Rs 2,000 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) …
Defence ministry inks Rs 2,000 crore contract with BEL; with at least 70% local content, can …
This air defence fire control radars procurement of Defence Ministry will modernize air defence …
July 26, 2025
PLI Scheme for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing has generated 1.3 lakh direct jobs by June …
India has transitioned into a net exporter of mobile phones, with exports increasing …
India is now the second-largest mobile manufacturing country in the world: Jitin Prasada
July 26, 2025
Over 78 per cent of railway tracks in the country have now been upgraded for speeds of 110 kmph …
Ashwini Vaishnaw says the track length for the highest speed potential of 130 km per hour & …
Ashwini Vaishnaw says the track length for speeds of 110-130 km per hour has more than doubled …
July 26, 2025
The Centre has provided fertilisers subsidy of Rs 49,330 crore till July 21 of this fiscal to …
The Centre provides urea to farmers at a Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of ₹242 per bag of 45 kg …
All farmers (including small, medium and large farmers) are being supplied fertilisers at …
July 26, 2025
RBI Guv Sanjay Malhotra says India-UK FTA will give a strong push to manufacturing & services
Several new FTAs are in the pipeline as India reshapes its global trade strategy: Report
India’s trade talks with the US are in advanced stage: RBI Governor
July 26, 2025
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Friday described India as his country’s “closest and most …
President Muizzu appreciated India’s commitment to being the First Responder for the island …
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu hosted an official banquet in honour of Prime Minister Modi …
July 26, 2025
PM Modi and Maldivian President discussed trade, defence, and infrastructure. They released a …
While addressing a joint press conference with Muizzu in Male, PM Modi declared that ties …
PM Modi and President Muizzu planted saplings, promoting ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative and …
July 26, 2025
PM Modi, President Muizzu released commemorative stamps depicting traditional boats of both …
PM Modi says New Delhi is proud to be the most trusted friend of the Maldives, the archipelago …
In Maldives, PM Modi says both the nations are celebrating 60 years of their diplomatic …
July 26, 2025
India and Maldives exchanged eight important agreements covering debt repayment, fisheries, …
PM Modi handed over 3,300 social housing units, vehicles for security forces, and medical aid …
PM Modi and President Muizzu jointly inaugurated infrastructure projects and pledged …
July 26, 2025
India has signed a deal with the UK which will raise the total volume of trade to around $34 …
The FTA would eliminate duties on 99% of Indian exports to England. India will gain through …
As India works to leverage the strength of its agriculture, the FTA provides space for …
July 26, 2025
OYO’s Ritesh Agarwal hailed the India-UK FTA deal, stating that the agreement is likely to be a …
The OYO rooms founder was among the eight other business tycoons who attended the signing of …
The India- UK FTA is a major step forward— other industries travel, services and startups are …
July 26, 2025
PM Modi will inaugurate a newly upgraded airport in Thoothukudi, making it only the second city …
From electric vehicles (EVs) to green hydrogen, and even rocket launches, Thoothukudi is …
Thoothukudi is also preparing to power India’s green future. The VO Chidambaranar (VOC) Port is …
July 26, 2025
Aston Martin and Mini Cooper could get cheaper for Indians roughly between 25% and 40% after …
Under CETA, tariffs on imports of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars will be slashed to 30-…
The duty on the Mini Cooper could go down from the current 70% to between 30-50%. At 30%, the …
July 26, 2025
The India-UK free trade agreement, also called CETA, was signed by Commerce Minister Piyush …
Everybody, whether from government or from the private sector, has a shared commitment to …
July 26, 2025
India has secured market access for key job-creating sectors such as textiles, footwear, gems …
New Delhi has allowed British companies to participate in a class of public procurement tenders,…
India and the UK have concluded negotiations on the Double Contribution Convention Agreement …
July 26, 2025
India’s development footprint in the Maldives reflects a broader strategy of regional …
India has contributed to capacity-building in technical education through the establishment of …
In a bid to bolster the Maldives’ hospitality sector, India supported the construction of the …
July 26, 2025
The company plans to invest Rs 20,000 crore in the medium term to ramp up business footprint …
The company is committed to boost the Make in India initiative and has built 40 manufacturing …
The company has set up 8 manufacturing sites in recent years, in areas such as FMCG, …
July 26, 2025
Atal Pension Yojana surpasses 8 crore enrolments,
Atal Pension Yojana sees 39 lakh new subscribers in FY 2025-26
Launched in 2015, Atal Pension Yojana aims to provide a guaranteed monthly pension of Rs 1,000 …
July 25, 2025
In 2014, Modi govt adopted a determined strategy to rebuild global confidence in the Indian …
In UPA’s term, developed countries had abandoned trade talks with India. Under PM Modi’s …
CETA will ensure comprehensive market access for Indian goods in the UK market across sectors. …
July 25, 2025
A total of 15.45 lakh households in the country and 5.23 lakh households in Gujarat have …
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: The scheme targets to achieve rooftop solar installations in …
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana aims to bring solar power to one crore households by March 2027
July 25, 2025
India’s rise to become the world’s 8th largest tourism economy by 2025, surpassing Japan and …
By 2034, India’s tourism economy could reach $400 billion, representing over 7.2 per cent of …
The Modi government’s ambitious goal is to have tourism contribute over 10 per cent to the …
July 25, 2025
India and the UK signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement, expected to increase bilateral trade …
British goods like medical devices, aerospace parts, cars, whisky, chocolates and cosmetics …
The elimination of tariffs on key Indian exports would boost job creation and growth in labour-…
July 25, 2025
The India-UK FTA is expected to boost bilateral trade between India and the UK by 25.5 billion …
The India-UK FTA is a defining moment in both countries’ relationship and reflects a shared …
India and the UK inked a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) that will cut tariffs on British …
July 25, 2025
India and the UK signed their long-awaited Free Trade Agreement which will boost bilateral …
After the India-UK FTA, 99% of Indian exports to the UK would see duties eliminated to zero
Projections show that electronics and engineering exports are likely to double by 2030; …
July 25, 2025
Central government employees can take leave for up to 30 days due to personal reasons, …
The Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 provides for 30 days of earned leave, 20 days of …
The Central Civil Services(Leave) Rules, 1972, took effect from June 1, 1972. These statutory …
July 25, 2025
The India-UK FTA was signed in the presence of PM Modi and Keir Starmer, providing greater …
For both (India & UK) of us, cricket is not a game but a passion and also a great metaphor for …
Indian agricultural products and processed food industries will find new opportunities in the …