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India-GCC relations at geoeconomic inflection point

IANS | February 19, 2026 8:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The decision by India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to formally restart negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after nearly fifteen years represents a significant geoeconomic inflection point between India and the Gulf states, as the relationship is no longer only energy-driven with the focus on geoeconomic realignments having assumed greater importance, according to a report.

Gujarat Budget: Rs 2,000 crore for six-region economic plan

IANS | February 19, 2026 7:47 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 19 (IANS) The Gujarat government has set aside Rs 2,000 crore in this year's state Budget to implement region-specific economic master plans for six parts of the state, Minister of State for Higher and Technical Education Trikam Chhanga said on Thursday.

PM Modi and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince discuss boosting ties in futuristic sectors (Ld)

IANS | February 19, 2026 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday reaffirmed the importance of the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which they said remains underpinned by strong political, cultural, commercial, energy and people-to-people ties.

India’s trade deal with US reflects New Delhi’s strategic autonomy

IANS | February 19, 2026 5:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) India’s recent interim trade agreement with the United States, which resulted in a reduction in US tariffs, is being increasingly seen worldwide as reflecting New Delhi’s strategic autonomy in taking decisions that are in national interest.

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