India-New Zealand FTA to benefit farmers, youth, MSMEs and innovators: PM Modi

IANS | April 27, 2026 6:54 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Calling it a transformative step for inclusive growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the newly signed India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will unlock wide-ranging opportunities across key segments of society, from farmers and small businesses to startups and students.

Gujarat: ‘Mangalam canteens’ empower women to become self-reliant​

IANS | April 27, 2026 6:48 PM

Gandhinagar, April 27 (IANS) The rapidly expanding network of Mangalam canteens in Gujarat is bringing transformative change in the lives of people, particularly women across the state, by enabling them to harness their entrepreneurial spirit and help achieve ‘atmanirbharata’ in their respective fields.​

India poised to become 2nd country after Russia to operate fast breeder reactor

IANS | April 27, 2026 6:16 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) India is poised to become the second country after Russia to operate a commercial-level fast breeder reactor as the indigenously designed 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu achieved first criticality on April 6, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Monday.

Investment share in India’s gold consumption see huge 42 pc jump in CY25

IANS | April 27, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Investment share in India’s gold consumption rose to 42 per cent in CY25 from 29 per cent in CY24 as investment demand surged, led by gold ETFs and bar-and-coin buying, reflecting safe-haven demand, diversification motives and geopolitical uncertainty, a report showed on Monday.

TRAI floats consultation paper on proliferation of public Wi-Fi networks

IANS | April 27, 2026 4:24 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday released a consultation paper on the proliferation of public Wi-Fi networks in the country, seeking stakeholder views on measures to accelerate last-mile digital connectivity and improve broadband access.

India-New Zealand FTA will boost opportunities for MSMEs, agri-food products exports

IANS | April 27, 2026 4:14 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Monday welcomed the signing of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, calling it a strategic milestone that will expand market access, deepen economic ties and create opportunities for exporters, especially micro, small and medium enterprises.