FTAs driving agri sector growth, 25 crore Soil Health Cards distributed: Piyush Goyal

IANS | July 10, 2025 3:08 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) With supportive policies, fiscal incentives, reduced tariff barriers and new market access through free trade agreements (FTAs) developed countries including Australia, the UAE, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) nations, and the UK, the agriculture sector has witnessed significant progress, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said.

Centre extends tax exemption benefits to IREDA bonds

IANS | July 10, 2025 1:44 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified bonds issued by Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) as "long-term specified assets" that are eligible for tax exemption benefits under section 54EC of the Income-tax Act.

India and OPEC have a unique and symbiotic relationship: Hardeep Puri

IANS | July 10, 2025 9:57 AM

Vienna, July 10 (IANS) Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, has emphasised India’s strong partnership with OPEC, discussing ways to ensure that oil markets remain balanced to ensure smooth global transition into green and alternative energies.

Make in India booster: Samsung India begins pre orders for Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7

IANS | July 9, 2025 9:43 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) India’s largest consumer electronics brand Samsung on Wednesday announced that it has started taking pre-orders for the most advanced Galaxy Z series yet – Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 — which are being manufactured in the country in a further boost to the ‘Make in India’ initiative.