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India, US to hold fresh talks on June 23-24 to finalise interim trade deal

IANS | June 15, 2026 3:59 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) India and the United States are set to intensify negotiations on a proposed interim trade agreement with senior officials from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), scheduled to visit New Delhi on June 23-24 for high-level discussions aimed at finalising the first tranche of the deal, a senior government official said on Monday.

India’s merchandise exports surge 18 pc to $45.2 billion in May

IANS | June 15, 2026 3:52 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) India’s merchandise exports clocked a robust 18 per cent growth to $45.2 billion in May, compared to the same month last year, despite uncertainties in the global markets, according to the commerce ministry data released on Monday.

Delhi court takes cognisance of ED charge sheet against ex-RCom Director Punit Garg in alleged Rs 40,000 crore bank fraud case

IANS | June 15, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) A Delhi court on Monday took cognisance of the prosecution complaint filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against former Reliance Communications (RCom) Director Punit Narendra Garg and other accused in an alleged Rs 40,000 crore bank fraud-linked money laundering case.

India ahead of many advanced countries: Slovakian PM Fico lauds India's growth in digitalisation, AI

IANS | June 15, 2026 3:36 PM

Bratislava, June 15 (IANS) Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico on Monday lauded India's economic growth, digital transformation and advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), stating that India is "ahead of many advanced countries."

Undeclared electrical loads, unbalanced connections key cause of summer power outages: Experts

IANS | June 15, 2026 3:32 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) As temperatures rise and electricity demand peaks during the summer months, power infrastructure experts have pointed to undeclared and unbalanced electrical loads as a major contributor to localised power outages in urban areas, urging consumers to take proactive measures to reduce stress on the distribution network.

Higher reservoir levels, food stocks boost India's resilience to El Nino: Report

IANS | June 15, 2026 3:28 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) India is better positioned to withstand the impact of a potentially weak monsoon and emerging El Nino conditions this year, backed by higher reservoir levels, record foodgrain stocks and structural improvements in the economy, according to a report released on Monday.

2 former executives of Reliance Anil Ambani Group sent to ED custody as probe continues

IANS | June 15, 2026 2:56 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday said it has arrested Sateesh Seth and Gautam Bhailal Doshi, Group MDs of the Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG), under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), and they have been sent to its custody.

Govt to take further steps to attract foreign investment: FM Sitharaman

IANS | June 15, 2026 2:48 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that the government would be taking further steps to attract more foreign capital into the country, and the measures announced for the bond market were only the beginning.

India's auto sales hit record high in May as PVs jump 27 pc; 2-wheelers cross 19 lakh units

IANS | June 15, 2026 1:47 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) India's automobile industry recorded its strongest-ever performance for the month of May, driven by robust demand across passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Monday.

Property values near Jewar Airport may rise up to 20 pc annually: Industry

IANS | June 15, 2026 1:36 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The commencement of commercial flight operations at the Noida International Airport in Jewar is expected to significantly boost real estate activity in the region, with property values projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 15-20 per cent over the next four to five years, according to industry experts on Monday.

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India, US to hold fresh talks on June 23-24 to finalise interim trade deal

India’s merchandise exports surge 18 pc to $45.2 billion in May

Delhi court takes cognisance of ED charge sheet against ex-RCom Director Punit Garg in alleged Rs 40,000 crore bank fraud case

India ahead of many advanced countries: Slovakian PM Fico lauds India's growth in digitalisation, AI

Undeclared electrical loads, unbalanced connections key cause of summer power outages: Experts

Higher reservoir levels, food stocks boost India's resilience to El Nino: Report

2 former executives of Reliance Anil Ambani Group sent to ED custody as probe continues

Govt to take further steps to attract foreign investment: FM Sitharaman

India's auto sales hit record high in May as PVs jump 27 pc; 2-wheelers cross 19 lakh units

Property values near Jewar Airport may rise up to 20 pc annually: Industry

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