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Ministry will work on practical solutions to build more flexible, globally competitive SEZ framework: Commerce Secretary

IANS | November 21, 2025 7:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) The Commerce Secretary, Rajesh Agrawal, on Friday assured industry stakeholders that the government will review all concerns raised and work towards practical, long-term solutions to make India’s Special Economic Zone (SEZ) framework more flexible, efficient, and globally competitive.

Big push for Northeast connectivity: IWAI signs Rs 3,000 crore agreements for waterway and logistics expansion

IANS | November 21, 2025 6:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) on Friday signed major agreements worth around Rs 3,000 crore to strengthen inland water transport and industrial logistics in Assam and other states of the Northeast.

India-UAE CEPA offers shared innovation, opportunity for startups: Envoy

IANS | November 21, 2025 6:07 PM

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has transformed the UAE-India partnership into a platform for shared innovation and opportunity, said Abdulnasser Alshaali, Ambassador of the UAE to the India, adding that the new agreement between First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and the CEPA Council represents a major step forward in enabling startups to scale between our nations.

SFIO employs digital safeguards to prevent impersonation or misuse of summons

IANS | November 21, 2025 5:58 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Amidst rising instances of cyber fraud, Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has introduced technical and procedural safeguards requiring digitally generated summons and notices to prevent impersonation, the government informed on Friday.

Explained: New Labour Codes mark transformative step for welfare of workers

IANS | November 21, 2025 5:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) The establishment of the new Labour Codes marks a transformative step in India’s labour landscape -- one that balances the welfare of workers with the efficiency of enterprises, the government data showed on Friday.

Indian shrimp exports grow 18 pc in 1st 5 months of FY26: Report

IANS | November 21, 2025 5:24 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) India’s shrimp export sector recorded strong growth in the first five months of FY26, with export value rising 18 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to $2.43 billion, a new report said on Friday.

Govt considers tech driven audit at Department of Posts to curb revenue leakages

IANS | November 21, 2025 5:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) The government considers a technology‑backed audit and incentive-driven framework to curb revenue leakages across postal network under the Department of Posts, the Ministry of Communications said on Friday.

Govt implements landmark labour laws to ensure better deal for India’s workforce

IANS | November 21, 2025 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) In a landmark decision, the government on Friday announced the implementation of four Labour Codes to simplify and streamline labour laws to ensure better wages, safety, social security and enhanced welfare for India’s workforce.

Indian stock markets slip on weak global cues

IANS | November 21, 2025 4:02 PM

Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Indian stock markets ended lower on Friday as weak global cues weighed on investor sentiment.

e-KYC a simple and accurate way of verification of job cards: Govt

IANS | November 21, 2025 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) The government on Friday said the e-KYC integration could be used as a simple, reliable, accurate and efficient way of verification of job cards.

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Ministry will work on practical solutions to build more flexible, globally competitive SEZ framework: Commerce Secretary

Big push for Northeast connectivity: IWAI signs Rs 3,000 crore agreements for waterway and logistics expansion

India-UAE CEPA offers shared innovation, opportunity for startups: Envoy

SFIO employs digital safeguards to prevent impersonation or misuse of summons

Explained: New Labour Codes mark transformative step for welfare of workers

Indian shrimp exports grow 18 pc in 1st 5 months of FY26: Report

Govt considers tech driven audit at Department of Posts to curb revenue leakages

Govt implements landmark labour laws to ensure better deal for India’s workforce

Indian stock markets slip on weak global cues

e-KYC a simple and accurate way of verification of job cards: Govt

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