Pakistan’s GSP+ renewal not guaranteed, says EU envoy: Report

IANS | September 1, 2026 5:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) Pakistan’s continuation under the European Union’s preferential trade scheme GSP+ from 2029 is “not certain or guaranteed" and will hinge on the country’s implementation of United Nations human‑rights conventions, according to the EU Ambassador to Pakistan, Raimundas Karoblis, a new report has said.

India's smart cities mission, AMRUT rebuilds its urban future: Report

IANS | September 1, 2026 4:56 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) India’s decade‑long push to modernise urban infrastructure through the Smart Cities Mission and the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) transformed the country's urban future by shifting policy emphasis from standalone construction to integrated infrastructure, a report has said.

RBI appoints Suman Ray as new Executive Director

IANS | September 1, 2026 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday appointed Suman Ray as Executive Director (ED) with immediate effect. Prior to being promoted as ED, Ray was serving as Regional Director for Maharashtra.

India, UK cement ties for production of military hardware

IANS | September 1, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) India and the United Kingdom (UK) are close to signing two inter-governmental agreements for the incorporation of electric propulsion on Indian Navy ships and the production of Marlet lightweight multirole missiles (LMM) as part of the steps toward forging long-term defence industrial cooperation and deepening the bilateral strategic partnership, according to an article.

Gujarat Agro Industries Corporation presents Rs 15.37 crore dividend, outlines new projects

IANS | September 1, 2026 3:38 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 1 (IANS) Gujarat Agro Industries Corporation has presented dividend cheques totalling Rs 15.37 crore to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel for the financial years 2023-24 and 2024-25, highlighting the state-run corporation’s contribution to the government while continuing to supply agricultural inputs through a network of more than 1,100 centres across the state.

669 metric tonnes onions sold at Rs 35 per kg, Rs 210 crore paid directly to 3,400 farmers: Govt

IANS | September 1, 2026 3:08 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) Retail sales of onions continue at Rs 35 per kg and a total of approximately 669 metric tonnes (MT) of the staple vegetable has been sold to date, comprising 223 MT through bulk channels via the e-NAM portal and similar online platforms at prevailing mandi prices, and 446 MT through retail channels across the country, the government said on Tuesday.