First export consignments under India-UK CETA flagged off in Ahmedabad
India and the United Kingdom have officially commenced the implementation of their landmark Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement-CETA.
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Vice President, Home Minister hail India-UK FTA
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan today said that the implementation of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Agreement on Social Security marks a significant milestone in the enduring pa…
Read full story12th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting begins in Hyderabad
The 12th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting has commenced in Hyderabad under India’s 2026 Chairship.
Read full storyCountry committed to preparing its workforce for global labour markets, says Union Skill Development Minister
Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary has emphasized that India must build a skilling ecosystem based on trust, quality and lifelong learning to make the country the global skill cap…
Read full storyEAM Dr S Jaishankar, EU’s Kaja Kallas discuss West Asia and maritime commerce
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today held a meeting with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas in Brussels. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said that they had useful…
Read full storyIndia, Maldives Conclude First Round of FTA Talks Successfully
In a major step towards expanding bilateral trade and investment engagement, the first round of negotiations for the India-Maldives Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded successfully. The negotiations were held in virtua…
Read full storyCentre bans paraquat dichloride, a herbicide linked to thousands of self-harm, homicide and accidental deaths
The Centre has banned paraquat dichloride, a highly toxic herbicide with no known antidote, linking it to thousands of self-harm, homicide, and accidental deaths. India joins over 70 countries that have already prohibit…
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India strengthens global leadership in food standards at Codex Alimentarius Commission session
India has achieved significant milestones at the 49th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC49) held in Geneva in Switzerland. The session was organised from 6th to 10th of this month. Ministry of Health and…
Read full storyIndia-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement comes into force tomorrow
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between India and the United Kingdom will come into force from tomorrow. The landmark deal grants Indian exports zero-duty access to 99 per cent of tariff lines in t…
Read full storyIndia summons Iranian envoy after missile strike kills Indian national
India today summoned Iranian Deputy Chief of Mission Mohammad Javad Hosseini following an Iranian missile strike on two UAE-flagged oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, which killed one Indian National and injured sever…
Read full storyIndian crew member killed in Iranian missile strike on UAE tankers
An Indian crew member was killed, and six others were wounded after two United Arab Emirates tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles while transiting through Strait of Hormuz. The Defence Ministry of the UAE said…
Read full storyEU coordinates efforts to raise one billion dollars in aid for Gaza
The European Union (EU) has coordinated efforts to raise 1 billion Dollars in aid for Gaza. The bloc’s top diplomat yesterday said that EU is working with 65 governments and organisations, including the White House and…
Read full storyUkraine, nine European nations form coalition for Europe’s ballistic missile defence
Ukraine and nine other countries have announced that they are forming a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles.
Read full storyImmense potential for cooperation among BRICS countries in labour-related areas: Union Minister Mandaviya
Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted the immense potential for cooperation among BRICS nations in labour-related areas, noting that BRICS countries collectively represent nearly half of humanity and one o…
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SC says citizenship determination must follow due process; sets aside 27 foreigner rulings
The Supreme Court today ruled that the process of determining citizenship or declaring an individual a foreigner must be fair, while hearing a batch of petitions filed by 27 people who had been declared “foreigners” by…
Read full storyUS, Iran Claim Control of Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Conflict
The United States and Iran have each claimed control of the Strait of Hormuz following a weekend of escalating attacks across West Asia, raising fresh concerns over regional security and efforts to revive diplomacy.
Read full storyFM Nirmala Sitharaman Urges Banks to Introduce Innovative NRI Deposit Products
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called upon public sector banks to further intensify outreach to the NRI diaspora and introduce innovative deposit products.
Read full storyEU Foreign Ministers Discuss Fresh Sanctions on Russia
European Union Foreign Ministers convened in Brussels today to deliberate on a fresh tranche of sanctions targeting Russia, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and an array of international security matters. Speaking to reporte…
Read full storyIndia, Japan review progress in defence cooperation at 8th Defence Policy Dialogue
India and Japan today reiterated their commitment to promote a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific region. During the 8th Defence Policy Dialogue held in Tokyo, Japan, the two countries held comprehensive discussion…
Read full storyU.S. to seek extradition of Bishnoi, Nagra: official
The United States has formally announced its intention to seek the extradition of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his associate Satinderjit Singh alias Goldy Brar in connection with the assassination of Khalistani separat…
Read full storyPamban Bridge inauguration highlights: PM Modi inaugurates new rail bridge in Rameswaram
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first vertical lift railway sea bridge at Pamban in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. The new bridge replaces the 1914-built old Pamban Bridge and enhances rail connectivity to Ram…
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US, UK and allies reaffirm China’s South China Sea claims are illegal
The United States, the United Kingdom and a dozen other Western and Asian countries today reasserted that China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea are illegal based on a 2016 arbitration ruling.
Read full storyUS says Strait of Hormuz open to all vessels and American military ready to ensure freedom of navigation
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has said that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all vessels seeking lawful passage hours after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the closure of the strategic w…
Read full storyESIC to add seven more healthcare facilities
The Union Labour Ministry announced the establishment of seven new healthcare facilities under the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), with an investment of ₹668 crore. This initiative aims to improve healthc…
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