Medicinal plant sector to drive Viksit Bharat vision: Ayush Minister

IANS | February 11, 2026 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Medicinal plants are not merely the foundation of India’s traditional knowledge systems but also a vital component of its biological and economic heritage, said Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav on Wednesday, adding that the growing global recognition of Ayurveda and other Ayush systems highlights India’s potential to become a global supplier of quality medicinal plants and plant-based wellness products.

India-EU trade deal unveils emerging silhouette of post-US world order: Report

IANS | February 11, 2026 12:24 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The EU-India free trade agreement (FTA) -- touted as “mother of all deals” -- unveils the emerging silhouette of a post-US world order amid relentless threats to territorial sovereignty, punitive tariffs and the weakening of multilateral institutions, according to a recent report in The Guardian.

Gold, silver ETF assets surpass Rs 3 lakh crore AUM: Data

IANS | February 11, 2026 10:27 AM

Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) The combined assets under management (AUM) of gold and silver exchange‑traded funds (ETFs) touched record highs, crossing Rs 3 lakh crore in January, according to the data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI).