India and North Macedonia agree to strengthen economic cooperation

IANS | July 21, 2026 4:54 PM

Skopje, July 21 (IANS) Terming economic cooperation as an "important pillar" in ties between India and North Macedonia, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday announced that both nations have agreed to strengthen trade, investment and business-to-business collaboration.

PLI schemes attract Rs 2.4 lakh crore investment, create 14.15 lakh jobs: Govt

IANS | July 21, 2026 4:04 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The government's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes have attracted actual investments of more than Rs 2.40 lakh crore, generated over 14.15 lakh direct and indirect jobs, and enabled exports worth Rs 15.2 lakh crore across 14 key sectors as of March 31, 2026, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

India’s residential sales rise 3 pc in Jan-June: Report

IANS | July 21, 2026 2:24 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) India’s residential market demonstrated resilience in H1 2026, with sales rising 3 per cent to 1,38,382 units, reflecting sustained buyer confidence and robust market fundamentals, a report said on Tuesday.

India can produce green jet fuel at 40 pc below global cost: Study

IANS | July 21, 2026 2:15 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) India is uniquely positioned to produce enough sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to supply global markets at costs up to 40 per cent below global benchmarks on the back of the country’s booming renewable energy sector, according to a joint study by IECC at UC Berkeley and Energy Innovation.