Fisheries conclave to help improve market access, returns for fishermen: Govt

IANS | October 22, 2026 9:17 AM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) In a bid to strengthen linkages between inland fisheries production and investment, processing, cold-chain infrastructure, value addition and export markets, the government is organising the ‘Fisheries Investors & Exporters Conclave 2026,’ in Bhopal on Friday.

Nestle India gets FSSAI notice over Lactogen Pro 1 digestibility claim

IANS | October 21, 2026 8:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Wednesday served a notice on Nestle India over claims associated with its Lactogen Pro 1 Powder, asking the company to provide scientific evidence supporting the assertion that the product contains whey protein that is easy to digest.

India's core sector growth rate surges to 30-month high in September

IANS | October 21, 2026 6:13 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS)  The growth rate of India’s core sector industries surged to a 30-month high of 7.9 per cent in September, compared to the same month of the previous year, driven by the strong performance of the iron ore,  electricity, coal refinery products, cement, and steel sectors, according to figures released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday.

realme reaffirms long-term commitment to India, outlines growth plans for 2027 with Super Agents

IANS | October 21, 2026 6:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) realme on Wednesday reaffirmed its long-term commitment to India, outlining its priorities for 2027 across product development, brand investment and its mainline business. At a meeting with India Super Agents, led by Chase Xu, Vice President and CMO, realme, the company shared its focus on strengthening consumer preference and building sustainable growth with its channel ecosystem.

India-EU trade deal could significantly ease market access: Estonia envoy

IANS | October 21, 2026 5:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) could reduce both tariff and non-tariff barriers, creating new opportunities for businesses on both sides, Estonia's Ambassador to India Kristi Karelsohn said on Wednesday, expressing hope that the agreement will be signed by leaders before the end of the year.

Pakistan’s border closures strain economy and connectivity

IANS | October 21, 2026 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Pakistan's strained ties with neighbours -- including India -- have effectively left much of its land borders closed to trade and travel, fuelling concerns over the economic costs of prolonged regional isolation, according to a report.

Bangladesh sees 1,147 deaths from measles over weak immunisation

IANS | October 21, 2026 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Bangladesh is battling the world’s worst measles outbreak this year due to failure in routine immunisation with over 2,02,000 suspected cases and 1,147 deaths reported since the outbreak began in mid‑March, a new report has said.