FTAs alone won’t make India a manufacturing power: GTRI’s Ajay SrivastavaTariff concessions alone will not secure India’s long-term economic success; strengthening manufacturing competitiveness is the key, says A...
16 Jul, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
India exports $140 million worth of goods at zero duty on first day of UK trade pactThe CETA allows entry of nearly 99% of Indian exports at zero duty, and offers significant duty concession to a host of UK imports such as ...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.22 AM IST
India-UK trade pact comes into force, gold standard of FTA for bothIndia and the UK have operationalized a free trade agreement, enhancing economic ties. This pact allows zero duty entry for many Indian goo...
15 Jul, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
India-UK FTA explained: No new work visa, but these professionals benefitThe India-UK FTA does not introduce a new UK work visa or relax Britain's immigration rules, despite common misconceptions. Instead, it fac...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
India-UK FTA comes into force: Industry hails ‘landmark moment’ for bilateral tradeThe Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between India and the UK is now active. This pact aims to significantly boost bilateral trad...
15 Jul, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Karnataka CM Shivakumar warns police against 'deals', warns of tough actionKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar warned police officers against corruption and criminal involvement. He launched 32 mobile forensic ...
11 Jul, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin likely to escalate Ukraine war, despite Donald Trump peace push, sources sayKremlin sources indicate a high probability of conflict escalation in coming months. President Putin rejects peace talks, seeking full Donb...
09 Jul, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
India's richer middle class is living a more dollar-linked life while earning in rupeesDollar spending India: The country's expanding middle class now spends more on foreign goods and services. International travel and oversea...
09 Jul, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Maharashtra-Karnataka boundary dispute: Govt will try for early hearing in Supreme Court, says FadnavisMaharashtra will appoint legal experts for the Karnataka border dispute hearing. The state government will ensure the case is heard in the ...
08 Jul, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
Stronger India-Japan MSME collaboration can boost electronics, software exports: ESC IndiaThe bilateral partnership can unlock opportunities for MSMEs in AI, electronics, software exports, and semiconductors, says Gurmeet Singh, ...
07 Jul, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
NPCI's Dilip Asbe joins Swift's global supervisory boardDilip Asbe, CEO of NPCI, has joined Swift's global supervisory board, a significant step for India's payment ambitions. This appointment, p...
06 Jul, 2026, 01.20 AM IST
Pakistan-based ISIS emerges as major threat to Taliban & Afghan stabilityAfghanistan's Taliban regime faces a growing ISIS threat, with Kabul accusing Pakistan's ISI of backing the militants. This week, the Talib...
04 Jul, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
‘Harmony of the wild’: IAS officer marvels at elephant's chance encounter with deer herd. Just 240 km from Bengaluru, this lush tiger reserve promises an unforgettable wildlife escapeA heartwarming video from Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, shared by IAS officer Supriya Sahu, captured a rare, peaceful encounter between a majest...
04 Jul, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Why Great Innovations Fail to ScaleScaling innovation today demands contributions from multiple partners. Many innovations fail not because of flawed ideas but because teams ...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
India has got a $5 trillion sleeping giant: Can govt wake it up?India holds an estimated $5 trillion worth of gold in households and temples, yet continues to spend billions importing more every year. As...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
European nations now believe some Hormuz fees are inevitableLeading European nations now acknowledge potential fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a shift in stance following the US-Iran ...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
'Fear of scrutiny': India says those questioning global terror financing watchdog FATF have something to hideIndia has strongly defended the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), urging nations to cease exporting instability and prevent their territo...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.22 AM IST