India advancing towards inclusive and universal social protection: Minister

IANS | October 3, 2025 11:30 AM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) India is advancing towards inclusive and universal social protection, said Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, even as the nation on Friday was conferred with the prestigious International Social Security Association (ISSA) Award 2025 for ‘outstanding achievement in social security’.

Milk, electronics, LPG lead GST-related consumer grievances on NCH

IANS | October 3, 2025 9:49 AM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) As the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) receives complaints around the GST 2.0 implementation by retailers and e-commerce platforms, a major share of grievances pertain to milk pricing, followed by electronics goods, LPG and petrol, according to the government.

Sensex, Nifty open lower over sustained FII selling

IANS | October 3, 2025 9:43 AM

Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) The Indian benchmark indices opened with mild losses on Friday due to sustained FII selling, despite positive global cues and market optimism driven by the Reserve Bank of India’s dovish pause.

Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates NIELIT Digital University

IANS | October 2, 2025 10:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday inaugurated the NIELIT Digital University (NDU) platform here which has been designed to democratise access to high-quality digital education, along with virtually launching 5 new NIELIT centres.

Sri Lanka needs a Chief Negotiator to move India trade pact forward

IANS | October 2, 2025 10:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) As US reciprocal tariffs begin to jolt nations, Sri Lanka needs to initiate fresh trade negotiations with India and the government must consider appointing a Chief Negotiator to resolve the trust deficit, if any, according to a new report.

EAM Jaishankar meets Airbus, IndiGo leadership to boost India-Europe aviation ties

IANS | October 2, 2025 10:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar and Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu held a high-level interaction with the Board of Directors of Airbus and senior management of IndiGo, focusing on strengthening India’s civil aviation sector and deepening India-Europe economic ties.