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Investments valued at Rs 1,209 crore signed in Junagadh ahead of Vibrant Gujarat Summit

IANS | January 4, 2026 11:31 PM

Junagadh, Jan 4 (IANS) As part of preparations for the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) in Rajkot, a district-level Vibrant Gujarat programme in Junagadh resulted in the signing of 218 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) involving investments worth Rs 1,209 crore, aimed at accelerating industrial development and generating employment in the district.

Rajasthan Regional AI Impact Conference aims to boost AI ecosystem, foster innovation

IANS | January 4, 2026 9:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Rajasthan 'Regional AI Impact Conference 2026' on January 6 will feature key announcements and the signing of memoranda of understanding (MoUs), aimed at strengthening the state’s AI ecosystem, fostering innovation, and accelerating the adoption of AI across priority sectors, it was announced on Sunday.

'Pakistan reeling under mounting unemployment'

IANS | January 4, 2026 8:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Pakistan government "continues to peddle a comforting unemployment rate of 7 per cent", yet, according to prominent economist Dr Hafeez Pasha, the real figure is closer to 22 per cent, according to an article in the Pakistani media.

IMF’s orthodoxy set to consign Pakistan to a low-growth trap: Report

IANS | January 4, 2026 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The IMF’s orthodoxy is set to consign Pakistan to a low-growth trap for years and without a fundamental rethink of the current strategy, and a change in the sham nature of the fiscal austerity being imposed, the economy will continue to be impaired for the long term, while ordinary Pakistanis will continue to suffer needlessly, a new report has warned.

How PM Modi’s PRAGATI drive is speeding up work on big infra projects

IANS | January 4, 2026 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal intervention to resolve issues stalling the progress of big ticket infrastructure projects in the country has played a key role in speeding up economic development in the country.

Ayush exports jump 6.11 pc to $689 million in 2024-25: Govt

IANS | January 4, 2026 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Exports of Ayush and herbal products have registered a growth of 6.11 per cent, increasing from $649.2 million in 2023–24 to $688.89 million in 2024–25, the government said on Sunday.

Govt announces relaxation for deeptech startups to avail DSIR recognition

IANS | January 4, 2026 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The government on Sunday announced a major relaxation of the mandatory three-year existence condition for deep-tech startups to avail recognition under the DSIR’s Industrial Research and Development Promotion Programme.

Capex recovery likely to drive earnings growth in defence, capital goods: Report

IANS | January 4, 2026 7:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) India’s capital expenditure cycle is showing early but clear signs of a comeback, and market experts believe several sectors linked to investment spending could see strong growth over the next two to three years.

China aims to extend geopolitical clout to Thailand via BRI route

IANS | January 4, 2026 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) China is now reported to be eyeing northern Thailand, especially along the Thai–Myanmar border, with its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) playbook to build strategic influence in the region.

Centre seeks proposals under Rs 500 crore scheme to cut medical device imports

IANS | January 4, 2026 6:09 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Centre has invited proposals under two marginal investment sub-schemes to reduce India’s heavy dependence on imported medical devices and support clinical studies in the medtech sector, more than a year after the schemes were first announced.

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Investments valued at Rs 1,209 crore signed in Junagadh ahead of Vibrant Gujarat Summit

Rajasthan Regional AI Impact Conference aims to boost AI ecosystem, foster innovation

'Pakistan reeling under mounting unemployment'

IMF’s orthodoxy set to consign Pakistan to a low-growth trap: Report

How PM Modi’s PRAGATI drive is speeding up work on big infra projects

Ayush exports jump 6.11 pc to $689 million in 2024-25: Govt

Govt announces relaxation for deeptech startups to avail DSIR recognition

Capex recovery likely to drive earnings growth in defence, capital goods: Report

China aims to extend geopolitical clout to Thailand via BRI route

Centre seeks proposals under Rs 500 crore scheme to cut medical device imports

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