India-EFTA trade pact set to become operational on Oct 1

IANS | September 29, 2025 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) The India-European Free Trade Association's (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) will officially become operational on October 1, with the four-nation bloc comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.

India continues to hold top position in global milk production

IANS | September 29, 2025 11:35 AM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) India continues to hold the top position in global milk production for several years now, and contributes nearly a quarter of the world’s supply, contributing 5 per cent to the national economy and directly employing more than 8 crore farmers, an official statement said on Monday.