UAE has become India's third-largest business partner under CEPA: Gujarat CM

IANS | July 23, 2026 8:49 PM

Gandhinagar, July 23 (IANS) The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and the United Arab Emirates has helped make the UAE India's third-largest business partner, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Thursday while inaugurating 'Investopia Global - Ahmedabad', highlighting the expanding economic relationship between the two countries.

Private space sector investments cross $618 million, 6-fold increase in few years: Govt

IANS | July 23, 2026 5:18 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The government on Thursday said the domestic space sector witnessed unprecedented momentum after landmark reforms, with private investment crossing $618.5 million, 105 authorisations being issued to private entities, and a robust regulatory framework being strengthened to safeguard strategic and national security interests while promoting greater private participation.

Pakistan seeks $10 billion support from US to maintain foreign reserves

IANS | July 23, 2026 4:55 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Pakistan’s finance minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, has requested the US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for a $10 billion Exchange Stabilisation Support Facility to bolster the country’s foreign exchange reserves and ease debt pressures, a new report has said.