High alcohol-containing formulations to require licenses, prescription: Govt

IANS | July 10, 2026 12:39 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Centre on Friday tightened regulations governing medicinal formulations containing high levels of ethyl alcohol by making them subject to licensing requirements and prescription-only sale, a move aimed at preventing misuse while ensuring their availability for legitimate therapeutic purposes.

PM Modi's New Zealand visit marks historic milestone, FTA to deepen strategic ties: NZ Trade Minister Todd McClay (IANS Interview)

IANS | July 10, 2026 12:15 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) New Zealand's Minister for Trade and Investment, Hon Todd McClay, on Friday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to New Zealand as a very significant milestone, saying it comes at a transformative moment in bilateral ties following the signing of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

India a political and economic powerhouse in Asia: New Zealand MP

IANS | July 10, 2026 10:15 AM

Auckland/New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) India is one of the world's most important rising powers and the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement comes at a crucial time as New Zealand adapts to an increasingly multipolar world, New Zealand Member of Parliament Phil Twyford said on Friday while welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country.

India-New Zealand FTA to unlock significant economic benefits: NZ Minister Simon Watts

IANS | July 10, 2026 9:27 AM

Auckland/New Delhi , July 10 (IANS) Calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit a landmark moment in India-New Zealand relations, New Zealand Revenue Minister Simon Watts said on Friday that the signing of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) marks a major step forward for bilateral ties, opening significant economic opportunities for both countries while reinforcing their shared commitment to a rules-based international order.