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India and Ireland discuss strengthening ties in trade, education and healthcare

IANS | January 9, 2026 8:15 PM

Dublin/New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George held a meeting with Ireland's Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy on Friday, discussing various aspects of strengthening ties between two nations in various sectors, including trade and economy, education, healthcare and people-to-people ties.

Indian Railways speeds up 549 trains in this year’s timetable across zones

IANS | January 9, 2026 6:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Indian Railways has speeded up 549 trains in this year’s timetable across zones, along with introducing 122 new trains in 2025, extending 86 trains and converting 10 trains to superfast, the government said on Friday.

Over 1,500 MoUs to be signed, 110 global buyers to take part in VGRC in Rajkot

IANS | January 9, 2026 6:15 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 9 (IANS) The upcoming exhibition under the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) in Rajkot is set to be one of the largest business events for the Kutch and Saurashtra region, with more than 1,500 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) expected to be signed.

Mutual fund data for Dec highlights a maturing investor base: Analysts

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The mutual fund data for December highlights a maturing investor base -- using debt funds tactically for liquidity while staying structurally invested in equities and diversified products for long-term wealth creation, market experts said on Friday.

MEA says India still keen on trade deal with US, rejects Commerce Secy Lutnick's comments

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday rejected US Commerce Secretary Lutnick’s comments that the India-US trade negotiations have stalled because Prime Minister Narendra Modi "didn’t call" President Donald Trump.

Aware of proposed US bill to raise tariffs to 500 pc, dealing with 'great care': Govt

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The government on Friday said that it is aware of the US bill that proposes to raise tariffs on countries buying energy products, including oil, from Russia to at least 500 per cent, adding that it is dealing with the issue with "great care".

Delhi-NCR leads home realty price growth in 2025; Mumbai largest housing market

IANS | January 9, 2026 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) recorded its second‑highest annual gross office leasing in 2025, while its average home prices climbed 19 per cent (on-year), a report said on Friday.

NHAI unveils new initiatives to create future professionals

IANS | January 9, 2026 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), in association with the Department of Higher Education, on Friday said it has launched the ‘NHAI Internship Programme’, which is designed to serve as a gateway for aspiring professionals to gain real-world, hands-on experience within the largest National Highway development ecosystem in the country.

Sensex, Nifty end lower over global uncertainties, foreign outflows

IANS | January 9, 2026 4:07 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) The Indian equity markets slipped for the fifth consecutive session on Friday, weighed down by sustained foreign outflows and increasing uncertainties about the trade deal between India and the US and fresh tariff threats.

PM Modi inspires us to create AI that can transform people’s lives: Startup CEOs

IANS | January 9, 2026 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Founders of domestic Artificial Intelligence (AI) startups have said that the meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspired them to create AI solutions that have the potential to transform people's lives.

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India and Ireland discuss strengthening ties in trade, education and healthcare

Indian Railways speeds up 549 trains in this year’s timetable across zones

Over 1,500 MoUs to be signed, 110 global buyers to take part in VGRC in Rajkot

Mutual fund data for Dec highlights a maturing investor base: Analysts

MEA says India still keen on trade deal with US, rejects Commerce Secy Lutnick's comments

Aware of proposed US bill to raise tariffs to 500 pc, dealing with 'great care': Govt

Delhi-NCR leads home realty price growth in 2025; Mumbai largest housing market

NHAI unveils new initiatives to create future professionals

Sensex, Nifty end lower over global uncertainties, foreign outflows

PM Modi inspires us to create AI that can transform people’s lives: Startup CEOs

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