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FTAs boost global demand for Indian talent, expand mobility options
April 29, 2026
India–New Zealand FTA opens 5,000 dedicated three-year visas for Indian professionals in …
India–UK and India–EU trade negotiations expand structured mobility pathways for Indian …
India–Japan human resource partnership targets movement of over 50,000 skilled Indian …
The Economic Times
Women’s employment rate rises to 39% in 2025 from 22% in 2017: Mansukh Mandaviya
April 29, 2026
India has witnessed women employment rate rising to 39% in 2025 from 22% in 2017: Union …
Female labour force participation rate climbs to 40% in 2025 highlighting stronger economic …
India's social security coverage expands from 19% in 2015 to over 64% in 2025 strengthening …
The Hindu
UPI platforms processes over 241 billion transactions with value exceeding ₹340 lakh crore in 2025-26, says Nirmala Sitharaman
April 29, 2026
UPI platforms processed over 241 billion transactions, with their value exceeding ₹314 lakh …
India has the world’s third largest start-up ecosystem with over two lakh DPIIT recognised start-…
India’s DPI enabled direct benefit transfers of ₹50 lakh crore, saving the government ₹4.31 …
The Economic Times
Drone maker ideaForge inks deal Japan's DMP to develop next-gen AI-powered systems
April 29, 2026
India’s ideaForge expands global defence technology footprint through strategic partnership …
ideaForge partners Japan’s Digital Media Professionals to develop next generation, AI powered, …
AI powered Di1 integration strengthens ideaForge’s next generation autonomous drone capability …
The Economic Times
PM Modi plays football in Gangtok; showcases dribbling skills, scores goal, high-fives youngsters
April 29, 2026
“Nothing like playing some football with my young friends in Sikkim” says PM Modi sharing …
PM Modi plays football with youngsters in Gangtok during Sikkim visit highlighting engagement …
PM Modi launches development projects worth over ₹4,000 crore across infrastructure, …
News18
Red Letter Day! PM Modi Inaugurates Six BCCI Indoor Cricket Academies In North-East India
April 29, 2026
PM Modi inaugurates six indoor cricket academies across North-East India strengthening access …
BCCI develops first pan North-East high-performance cricket training ecosystem with academies …
Indoor cricket academies across six North-East states strengthen grassroots training …
Money Control
German chipmaker Infineon accelerates India expansion via new OSAT, foundry tie-ups
April 29, 2026
Infineon strengthens partnerships with Indian OSAT players like Kaynes and CDIL supporting …
India emerges as Infineon’s fastest-growing global capability centre with workforce set to …
Startup India Fund and Design-Linked Incentive scheme support deeper collaboration between …
The Financial Express
India’s GDP Outlook: Nomura sees growth picking up H2; FY27 GDP target seen higher to 6.8%
April 29, 2026
Nomura projects India’s FY27 GDP growth at 6.8% with momentum expected to strengthen to 7.1–7.2%…
India’s growth expected to accelerate to over 7% in the second half of FY27 driven by sustained …
India’s strong GST collections and robust passenger vehicle two-wheeler, and commercial vehicle …
NDTV
Prada Launches 'Made In India' Kolhapuri-Inspired Sandals
April 29, 2026
Prada launches Kolhapuri-inspired sandals marked “Made in India” highlighting global demand for …
Prada Collaboration with Indian artisans reflects rising international recognition of India’s …
Global luxury adoption of Kolhapuri-inspired designs underscores expanding influence of India’s …
Business Line
Technical textiles critical to footwear sector
April 29, 2026
Bringing the footwear sector more explicitly within the technical textiles ecosystem can drive …
The Indian footwear market reached a size of $20.67 billion in 2025 reflecting rising incomes …
India’s footwear industry employs over two million people with nearly 50% women participation …
The New Indian Express
Chhattisgarh ranks first in India for e-KYC verification of workers under MGNREGA
April 29, 2026
Chhattisgarh ranks first in India for the e-KYC verification of workers under MGNREGA, boosting …
Chhattisgarh has successfully completed digital verification for more than 56.87 lakh workers, …
Chhattisgarh government has instructed that pending cases be completed at the earliest so that …
Auto Car India
Maruti hits its highest-ever exports with 4.48 lakh units in FY2026
April 29, 2026
Maruti Suzuki reported its highest-ever exports in the FY 2025-26, shipping 4.48 lakh units, up …
Maruti Suzuki, India's top exporter for the fifth straight year, now accounts for 49% of the …
Maruti Suzuki’s exports were boosted by the made-in-India e Vitara, its first EV, which is now …
The Times Of India
Google’s $15 bn AI hub in Vizag will be growth engine for Indian economy: Naidu
April 29, 2026
Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation for a $15 billion Google …
The Visakhapatnam AI project, described as the largest single FDI in India, places Andhra …
Google, which began as a search engine, is poised to become a major driver of India's economic …
Money Control
FTA to help India’s engineering exports to New Zealand double to $280-300 mn in five years
April 29, 2026
India’s engineering exports to New Zealand are poised to double over the next five years from …
India’s engineering exports to New Zealand rose by around 8 per cent, from USD 129.8 million in …
India’s engineering sector is targeting exports of USD 250 billion by 2030, with FTAs seen as a …
Money Control
Philips looks to make India its centre of excellence for innovation
April 29, 2026
Dutch major Philips aims to make India a centre of excellence for innovation across its product …
Philips is bullish about India's role not just in terms of the market and growth opportunity …
In India, Philips has two R&D centres -- the Healthcare Innovation Centre in Pune and an …
ANI News
India's MEI sector enters stable expansion phase; hiring intent rises to 70%: Report
April 29, 2026
India’s MEI sector is entering a steady expansion phase, with 70% of employers planning to …
Semiconductor investments in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are likely to create around 1 …
Engineering hiring remains steady, with 33 percent of employers planning to expand and 46 per …
ANI News
India gifts indigenously built BHISHM Cube medical systems to Kyrgyzstan
April 29, 2026
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh gifted two sets of BHISHM Cubes to his Kyrgyzstan counterpart, …
The indigenously built BHISHM cubes facilitate treatment within the golden hour, delivering the …
BHISHM cubes are built to withstand harsh conditions, being robust, waterproof and lightweight
The Indian Express
In Varanasi, PM Modi says women reservation a national mission, blames Opposition for Bill’s defeat
April 29, 2026
When I speak of a developed India, its strongest pillar is an empowered woman of India: PM Modi
The BJP-NDA government stands for empowerment of women, their upliftment and making their lives …
The dynastic and appeasement-driven parties are scared of women empowerment: PM Modi
The Indian Express
Puja thali & viral lotus moment: Why PM Modi offered prayers at Thanthania Kalibari
April 29, 2026
The Thanthania Kalibari temple in north Kolkata made headlines as Prime Minister Narendra Modi …
PM Modi paid obeisance at the Thanthania Kalibari temple before holding a roadshow in the area …
In a now-viral video, PM Modi was seen buying flowers from a shop outside the Thanthania …
Business Standard
IIT Madras incubates 112 startups, files 431 patents in FY26 milestone year
April 28, 2026
IIT Madras has achieved a key milestone in deep-tech entrepreneurship, incubating over 100 start-…
IIT Madras incubates 112 start-ups and files 431 patents in FY26, reinforcing its leadership in …
V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, had set the goal of ‘100 start-ups a year’ in 2024 and ‘one …
Business Standard
Solar powers India as electricity demand hits record high of 256 GW
April 28, 2026
India’s power demand reached a record peak of 256.11 GW on April 25, due to the Central …
Solar generation played a pivotal role in meeting record demand, accounting for nearly 81 GW of …
"India will achieve 100 GW of wind capacity by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036": Pralhad Joshi, Union …
The Times Of India
Visa norms to get easier, 100% duty-free exports as India, NZ ink trade pact
April 28, 2026
India and New Zealand have signed a bilateral trade agreement described as a "once-in-a-…
India has managed to keep its sensitive farm products and dairy outside the ambit of the treaty …
New Zealand has committed to invest $20 billion in India over the next 15 years: New Zealand …
The Economic Times
FTA with New Zealand to boost India's export competitiveness, open growth avenues: India Inc
April 28, 2026
The India-New Zealand FTA is expected to unlock significant opportunities for trade expansion …
The India-New Zealand FTA marks a significant milestone for the Indian industry and will …
The India-New Zealand FTA, built on shared trust and concluded with remarkable speed, marks an …
The Economic Times
India outlines two-phased DPI roadmap to achieve $30 trillion economy by 2047
April 28, 2026
NITI Aayog has outlined a two-phased strategy for its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), …
DPI 2.0, scheduled to span the decade from 2025 to 2035, focuses on realising aspirations by …
DPI 3.0, which runs from 2035 to 2047, aims to achieve prosperity through grassroots innovation …
Business Standard
India to become second nation with commercial fast breeder reactor: Singh
April 28, 2026
India is set to join Russia in operating commercial fast breeder reactors, with the Kalpakkam …
The development of the indigenously designed 500 MW Prototype FBR at Kalpakkam is a major …
Under the recently launched Nuclear Mission, with an allocation of Rs 20,000 crore, five SMRs …
The Times Of India
Actor Suniel Shetty praised the preparations for the Char Dham Yatra
April 28, 2026
Actor Suniel Shetty dismissed the negative perceptions being spread about the preparations for …
Actor Suniel Shetty praised the efforts of the Uttarakhand Police and the local administration …
Despite the intense heat and heavy crowd, pilgrims are not facing any major difficulties during …
The Times Of India
India’s jewellery exports to NZ set to triple in 3 years
April 28, 2026
India's gem and jewellery exports to New Zealand are expected to nearly triple to around $50 …
India's continued push to conclude free trade agreements is helping the gem and jewellery …
The improved market access under the India-New Zealand FTA will support India's manufacturing …
The Economic Times
Private sector space investment crosses $600 million in 5 years: Jitendra Singh
April 28, 2026
India's space sector has witnessed over $600 million in private investment in the last five …
India's private space ecosystem has grown rapidly in recent years, with the number of startups …
Union MoS Jitendra Singh assessed plans to establish space laboratories in universities and …
The Financial Express
India’s defence spending rises 8.9% to $92.1 billion, ranks fifth globally
April 28, 2026
India ranks as the fifth-largest military spender in the world for 2025, as the Central …
The Central government has increased India’s defence expenditure by 8.9% to reach USD 92.1 …
India joins the US, China, Russia, and Germany as the top 5 global military spenders, …
ANI News
'Apparel exports will rise 3-4 times': Industry sees sharp gains from India-New Zealand FTA
April 28, 2026
The India-New Zealand FTA is expected to drive a massive surge in apparel exports, with …
"The FTA with New Zealand is going to be very good for the apparel sector. After FTA, our …
The Central government's FTA with New Zealand will benefit multiple sectors, with engineering …
News On Air
People of Sikkim accord grand welcome to PM Modi with immense fervour and full of enthusiasm
April 28, 2026
The people of Sikkim accorded a grand welcome to PM Modi with immense fervour, as residents and …
PM Modi is set to accelerate the state's progress by inaugurating and laying the foundation …
The Central government continues to prioritise regional growth as PM Modi participates in the …
News18
PM Modi Pens Open Letter In Bangla, Tells Voters ‘Serving Bengal Is My Duty’ In Final Campaign Push
April 28, 2026
PM Modi shared an emotional message with the people of West Bengal, stating that the youth, …
"To serve Bengal, and to ensure the safety and security of Bengal, this is my solemn duty": PM Modi
PM Modi highlighted his deep sense of responsibility toward the state, pledging to work …
News18
Jhalmuri Break To Kali Bari Temple Run: PM Modi’s Top 5 Moments From Bengal Poll Campaign
April 28, 2026
PM Modi's spontaneous jhalmuri break in Jhargram became a massive viral sensation, with the …
PM Modi sought blessings at the historic Thanthania Kalibari Temple and visited Matua Thakurbari,…
In a heartwarming gesture, PM Modi sent signed letters of gratitude from the PMO to young …
The Indian Express
PM to inaugurate Ganga Expressway on April 29, UP govt plans to set up 12 manufacturing clusters along it
April 28, 2026
PM Modi will inaugurate the 6-lane Ganga Expressway, a world-class infrastructure project built …
The 594-km Ganga Expressway will feature a 3.5 km-long Emergency Landing Facility in …
Integrated Manufacturing and Logistics Clusters (IMLCs) will come up across all 12 districts on …
Hindustan Times
India-NZ trade deal: Going beyond complementarities
April 28, 2026
India-New Zealand FTA secures zero-duty access for Indian textiles and engineering goods worth $…
"The agreement outlines an Agricultural Productivity Partnership that moves to trade in …
India-New Zealand FTA includes a dedicated quota of 5,000 visas for Indian professionals in IT, …
News18
UPI In South Korea: Can It Replace Forex & Credit Cards? What It Means For India’s Global Push
April 28, 2026
India expands UPI’s global footprint as QR based payment access launches for Indian travellers …
Digital India push under Modi government positions UPI as one of the world’s largest real time …
UPI now powers nearly 50% of global real time digital payments, strengthening India’s …
Hindustan Times
From conflict to progress: Remote Irpanar village in Chhattisgarh gets electricity
April 27, 2026
A remote village in Chhattisgarh's Abujhmad region, once a stronghold of Maoists, has got …
After decades of darkness, Irpanar in Chhattisgarh has lit up for the first time under the …
Bastar region, comprising seven districts including Narayanpur, has been witnessing significant …
The Indian Express
India’s first women-led FTA is a win for exports, shield for farmers
April 27, 2026
The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) marks a defining milestone in India’s …
A defining feature of India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is that it is India’s first …
New Zealand has committed to facilitating $20 billion of investment into India: Union Minister …
The Times Of India
Solar infra helps India meet record 256GW power demand
April 27, 2026
India comfortably met the peak power demand of 256 gigawatts (GW) on Saturday, the highest ever …
At the time of peak power demand of 256.1 GW, reached at 3.38pm on April 25, solar contributed …
In 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi stressed the importance of renewables amid global volatility, …
Business Standard
As affluence rises, Indians spend more on travel than retail: Visa
April 27, 2026
Travel’s share of spending rises significantly with affluence, from about 28% among emerging …
According to a recent white paper by VISA, retail’s share declines as incomes rise, falling …
Discretionary spending increases steadily across income groups, reflecting a shift towards …
Punjab Kesari
Shreya Mundhra thanks PM Modi for acknowledging European Math Olympiad win in ‘Mann Ki Baat’
April 27, 2026
Shreya Mundhra, who won a gold medal at the European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad, thanked PM …
Shreya Mundhra was thankful for the government-aided training that she had received from the …
PM Modi appreciating the daughters of the country would motivate parents of girls to encourage …
The Indian Express
PM Modi urges public participation in digital Census 2027, assures data security in 'Mann Ki Baat'
April 27, 2026
The ongoing Census exercise is not just a government task but a shared responsibility of all …
PM Modi assured that all information provided during the Census will remain secure and …
India’s Census is the largest such exercise in the world and Census 2027 is being conducted in …
Republic TV
'Blackbucks Reappeared in Chhattisgarh': PM Modi on Wildlife Revival, Stress Human Nature Harmony in Mann Ki Baat
April 27, 2026
In ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi highlighted wildlife conservation efforts that have enabled the …
In ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi spoke about renewed efforts to conserve the Great Indian Bustard, …
When we understand nature, respect it, and live in harmony with it, change is clearly visible. …
News18
'Wind Power Writing New Story Of Bharat’s Development': PM Modi Addresses Mann Ki Baat
April 27, 2026
PM Modi underscored India’s rapid progress in wind power, calling it a transformative force
PM Modi described wind energy as an “invisible power" that is nonetheless indispensable, adding …
Today, wind power is writing a new story of Bharat’s development: PM Modi
News18
'Violence Has No Place In Democracy': PM Modi After Security Incident Involving Trump, First Lady
April 27, 2026
PM Modi reacted to the security scare involving US President Donald Trump, saying he was “…
Relieved to learn that President Trump, the First Lady and Vice President are safe and unharmed …
Violence has no place in a democracy and must be unequivocally condemned: PM Modi
NDTV
'Ma' Crying, 'Maati' With Infiltrators, 'Maanush' Scared: PM Modi's Bengal Speech
April 27, 2026
Every sister and daughter of Bengal has now risen against the merciless Trinamool government …
'Ma' is crying, 'maati' is with infiltrators, 'maanush' is scared: PM Modi in West Bengal
The Trinamool has brought Bengal, which has been a leader in women's empowerment, to a low point:…
NDTV
India Boosts Support For Indians In Gulf Region Amid Tensions
April 27, 2026
MEA has intensified its monitoring of the evolving situation across the Gulf and West Asia, …
Indian missions are maintaining round-the-clock contact with citizens while coordinating …
Since 28 February, around 12,96,000 passengers have travelled from the Gulf region to India, …
The Hindu
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi hails ‘historical milestone’ of Kalpakkam nuclear reactor, strides in wind energy
April 27, 2026
In the Mann Ki Baat address, PM Modi described the Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor achieving …
PM Modi highlighted the steady expansion of wind energy capacity as part of India’s broader …
PM Modi emphasised that progress in nuclear and renewable energy reflects India’s commitment to …
The Economic Times
Tagore a multifaceted personality who shaped many institutions, says PM Modi
April 27, 2026
PM Modi described Rabindranath Tagore as a multifaceted personality who influenced multiple …
Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore shaped many institutions and contributed immensely to India’s …
Rabindranath Tagore's ideas continue to guide India’s journey and inspire generations even today:…
ANI News
"Showcases diverse musical traditions with different bands": PM Modi says 'Beating Retreat' ceremony music now available on WAVES OTT
April 27, 2026
The Beating Retreat ceremony showcases diverse musical traditions with different bands: PM Modi
PM Modi highlighted the increasing inclusion of Indian music in the ceremony, noting its …
PM Modi announced that the ceremony’s music is now available on WAVES OTT to preserve and …