India–EFTA trade pact targets $100 billion in investments, 10 lakh jobs over 15 years

IANS | October 11, 2025 1:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) has established India’s first free trade agreement (FTA) with four developed European nations, with commitments of $100 billion in investments and the creation of 1 million direct jobs over the next 15 years, government data showed on Saturday.

India silver ETFs trade at steep premium amid festive demand

IANS | October 11, 2025 12:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) India’s silver exchange‑traded funds (ETFs) are trading at steep premiums over international benchmarks amidst surging festive demand and constrained physical global supply, a report said on Saturday.

Viksit UP: Agriculture, education emerge as lead focus areas

IANS | October 10, 2025 10:35 PM

Lucknow, Oct 10 (IANS) The “Samarth Uttar Pradesh – Viksit Uttar Pradesh @2047: Centenary of Prosperity” campaign, envisioned to transform Uttar Pradesh into a fully developed state by 2047, is gaining remarkable momentum.