India aims 10,000 GI registrations by 2030, FTAs to expand global market access

IANS | August 4, 2026 10:00 AM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) India's Geographical Indication (GI) ecosystem is evolving into a bridge between tradition and opportunity and with a target of 10,000 GI registrations by 2030, the country is well positioned to strengthen its heritage economy and enhance the global presence of its unique regional products, an official factsheet said on Tuesday.

WhatsApp users report accounts under review, access disrupted

IANS | August 4, 2026 9:58 AM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Meta-backed messaging platform WhatsApp appears to have taken action against several accounts, with users reporting that their accounts are under review for up to 24 hours and that they are unable to access key features of the application.

Sensex, Nifty open mixed following global cues

IANS | August 4, 2026 9:34 AM

Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) Domestic equity market benchmarks witnessed a mixed start on Tuesday following a late-session increase in the previous session due to the introduction of a new closing auction session (CAS) framework and mixed global cues.

Seoul stocks down on tech losses, inflation up in July

IANS | August 4, 2026 9:07 AM

Seoul, Aug 4 (IANS) Seoul shares turned lower late on Tuesday morning, reversing early gains as technology stocks declined amid lingering uncertainty over the Middle East, despite overnight gains on Wall Street.

ANDPL to rejuvenate 40,000 trees within Dharavi, build 3.3-km Mithi River riverfront

IANS | August 3, 2026 5:44 PM

Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) In a bid to give residents better access to green public spaces, the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) will place the rejuvenation of the Mithi River at the centre of a new green-blue network — designed to improve the environment and create healthier spaces across one of Mumbai’s most densely-populated neighbourhoods, it was announced on Monday.