Surat to host south zone VGRC, MSME conclave on April 9-10

IANS | February 3, 2026 4:46 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 3 (IANS) Surat is set to host the South Gujarat edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference on April 9 and 10, with a special focus on strengthening Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises through an MSME Conclave scheduled on the second day of the event.

Defence to become sizable and strategic part of Adani Group: Jeet Adani

IANS | February 3, 2026 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Adani Defence & Aerospace Director Jeet Adani on Tuesday said that defence will emerge as a major and strategically important segment for the Adani Group, as the company strengthens its presence in aerospace, manufacturing, and localisation.

US trade pact with India is father of all deals: Deepak Vohra

IANS | February 3, 2026 4:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Former Ambassador of India to Poland, Dr Deepak Vohra on Tuesday described the India-US trade deal as a significant diplomatic achievement, highlighting India’s patience, strategic restraint and firm protection of key domestic sectors during negotiations and termed it the "father of all deals".

India, Bhutan to further strengthen ties in power sector

IANS | February 3, 2026 3:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Bhutan’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Lyonpo Gem Tshering, held discussions with Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal, at a meeting here on Tuesday which focused on strengthening the longstanding cooperation between the two nations in the power sector.

Sansera Engineering forms JV with Japan’s Nichidia; shares jump 6 pc

IANS | February 3, 2026 3:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Bengaluru-based precision-engineered components manufacturer Sansera Engineering Limited could strengthen its position in the automotive value chain and create additional revenue streams through its joint venture with Japan's Nichidai Corporation, a report has said.