New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has sent a clear message that pragmatism has prevailed and that both sides have agreed on a framework for a bilateral economic partnership for the mid-21st century, according to a new report.
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) In the war between China and the West to secure critical mineral supply chains needed for advancing AI initiatives, New Delhi may lean towards Pax Silica, a US-led initiative but without sacrificing strategic autonomy, according to reports.
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved equity support of Rs 5,000 crore to Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) up to the financial year 2030-31 along with extension of funding support for promotional and developmental activities and gap funding.
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) India’s deal ecosystem recorded 2,658 transactions worth $133 billion in 2025, marking a 21 per cent year‑on‑year rise in deal volumes and a 13 per cent increase in values, a report said on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The government on Wednesday said that SAMPANN pension portal, developed by Office of the Controller General of Communication Accounts, has integrated with DigiLocker and pensioners can gain anytime access to Pension Payment Orders (e-PPOs), gratuity sanction orders and other important documents through Digilocker accounts.
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Gold futures on the MCX surged over Rs 4,100 or 4 per cent on Wednesday to a fresh record high, as investors jumped to buy safe‑haven assets amid fears of a widening US‑EU trade conflict and a softer dollar.
Davos, Jan 21 (IANS) IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna has urged Indian entrepreneurs to build local capabilities across semiconductors, model development and real‑world applications to build stronger “AI sovereignty” in India.
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) 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.
Davos, Jan 21 (IANS) A tsunami is hitting the labour market and jobs are being both enhanced and replaced by artificial intelligence (AI), Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), has said.
