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Gautam Adani Expresses Grief over Passing of Ajit Pawar
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Wednesday expressed grief over the passing of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash in Baramati.Taking to the social media platform X, Gautam Adani recalled meeting with the NCP leader just a month ago in...
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Budget Session: President Murmu Calls 2026 a Pivotal Year for Viksit Bharat
The Budget Session of Parliament opened on Wednesday, with President Droupadi Murmu delivering her address to the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in New Delhi.This ceremonial address marks the beginning of a crucial period in the Parliamentary calendar,...
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Uddhav Sena Questions MahaYuti's RS 37 Lakh Crore Davos MoUs, Flags Farm Suicides
The Shiv Sena Uddhav faction on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led MahaYuti government of hypocrisy over its participation in the World Economic Forum summit at Davos and questioned whether the staggering investment figures would ever translate into projects...
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Panic in Khalistani Circles as India-EU Deal Boosts Counter-terror Cooperation
The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement has been called the mother of all trade deals. While both sides have plenty to benefit, the Khalistanis are clearly unhappy with this deal. They feel that close ties between the European Union (EU) and India mean that the latter...
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Trade Deal Unlocks Access to $572.3 Billion EU Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Market
The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU) unlocks access to the $572.3 billion EU pharmaceuticals and medical devices market, giving impetus to the Indian pharmaceuticals sector, according to the government.According to the Ministry of...
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Coimbatore's Knowledge Hub Periyar Arivulagam Set for February Opening
When it opens next month, Periyar Arivulagam in Coimbatore will rank among the largest public library complexes in Tamil Nadu, offering a blend of conventional library services and interactive science-based learning.Built at a total cost of Rs 301 crore, the eight-storey...
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India's Retail Sector Hits 3-year High with 54 PC Leasing Growth in 2025
The year 2025 delivered exceptional 54 per cent year-on-year growth in gross leasing volume in India as retail sector achieved a three-year peak in gross leasing activity, a report showed on Tuesday.Brick and mortal retail in the top seven cities of India reached a...
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India's Plastics Exports Projected to Double to $20 Billion by 2030
India's plastics industry is projected to reach $44.5 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 11 per cent, with exports surging from about $10 billion in 2025 to $20 billion by 2027, a report said on Tuesday.Apex body of plastic industry, PlastIndia Foundation, said the growth of...
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Embraer, Adani Defence & Aerospace to Develop Regional Transport Aircraft Ecosystem in India
With an aim to collaborate on opportunities in aircraft manufacturing, supply chain, aftermarket services and pilot training, global aerospace leader Embraer and Adani Defence Aerospace on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop an integrated...
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PM Modi Inaugurates IEW 2026; Announces 'significant' India-EU Trade Development
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the fourth edition of India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 conclave virtually on Tuesday and hailed the India-EU Free Trade Agreement as "Mother of all deals" and an "excellent example of synergy" between two of the world's largest...
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Public Sector Banking Operations Likely to Be Disrupted on Tuesday amid Strike
Public sector banking operations are likely to be disrupted on Tuesday as bank employee unions called for a nationwide strike, demanding a five-day work week. Private banks, however, will not be affected by the day-long strike.Several public sector banks have already...
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Gold, silver continue to touch new highs as US dollar weakens
Gold and silver prices surged to record highs on Tuesday, amid persistent weakness in the US dollar and expectations of rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve.MCX gold February futures rose 1.48 per cent to Rs 1,58,343 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, MCX silver March futures rose...
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India, EU Set to Announce 'mother of All Trade Deals'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to host the 16th European Union-India Summit in the national capital on Tuesday with President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and visiting President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, to announce the 'mother of all...
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Samba Paddy Harvest Boosts Prices of Premium Varieties across TN
As the samba paddy harvest gathers pace across the southern districts of Tamil Nadu, the open market has witnessed a sharp rise in the sale and prices of finer and superfine paddy varieties, offering farmers better returns than last year.Market participants say prices of...
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Centre Approves Wage, Pension Revisions for PSGICs, NABARD and RBI
The Centre on Friday said it has approved the long-pending wage revision for Public Sector General Insurance companies (PSGICs) and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). The government also approved pension revision for retirees of Reserve Bank of...
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India-EU FTA a rare convergence of economic logic and strategic trust: Industry leaders
The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, which are now approaching completion, have acquired strategic significance beyond trade liberalisation and the proposed agreement is increasingly being viewed as a stabilising anchor for global commerce amid...
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FDI Flows to India Surged by 73 PC in 2025: UNCTAD
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India surged by 73 per cent last year, bringing in $47 billion, according to UNCTAD.The increase was "mainly due to large investments in services -- including finance, IT (information technology), and R D (Research and Development) -- as...
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CDSCO Labs Flag 167 Drug Samples as 'not of Standard Quality' in December
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) on Wednesday declared 167 drug samples tested by the Central and state drugs regulatory authorities as 'not of standard quality (NSQ)' in its monthly drug alert for December.While the Central Drugs Laboratories...
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'Draft NEP 2026' Released for Public Consultation to Provide Reliable and Quality Power
In a bid to create future-ready, financially viable and environmentally sustainable power sector, the government on Wednesday said it has released a new 'Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2026' for public consultation with stakeholders.The 'Draft NEP 2026' aims to...
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NHAI's 4 Guinness World Records Reflects India's Rising Engineering Excellence: Minister
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) creating four Guinness World Records - enabled by advanced technology and stringent quality standards - reflects India's rising engineering excellence and execution capability, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said.The NHAI...
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India to Host Envoys of 83 Countries at Roundtable on Seafood Exports
The Centre's Department of Fisheries is organising a roundtable conference with ambassadors and high commissioners of 83 partner countries for promoting seafood exports on January 21, it was announced on Tuesday.India ranks as the sixth-largest exporter of fish and fishery...
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ED Steps up Action in Bengal Coal Smuggling Case, Summons More Traders
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its probe into the multi-crore coal smuggling case in West Bengal, summoning seven more coal traders for questioning, sources in the central agency said on Tuesday.With this, the total number of coal traders summoned in the...
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Budget 2026: Finance Ministry Reflects on Significant Announcements
As the government nears the presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, the Finance Ministry on Tuesday reflected on the significant Budget announcements and the progress made under them.The Finance Act 2025 introduced comprehensive changes to the Personal...
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Pralhad Joshi makes strong pitch for investments in India's clean energy sector at Davos
Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, has made a strong pitch for global investors towards opportunities in India's clean and green energy sector at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.Highlighting India's proven ability to scale renewables solar,...
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R-Day curbs disrupt flights after NOTAM in Delhi
Two flights to and from Srinagar airport were cancelled on Tuesday following the issuance of a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) at Delhi airport in connection with Republic Day preparations, officials said.The affected flights were cancelled by the respective airlines owing to...