India-US trade pact will give big boost to economy: Jaishankar

IANS | October 5, 2026 9:11 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday said that the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement is a "big step with great possibilities", as it could provide a significant boost to the country’s economy by expanding market access in one of the world's largest and most lucrative markets.

India reaffirms support for Afghanistan during Moscow Format Consultations

IANS | October 5, 2026 8:02 PM

Moscow, Oct 5 (IANS) India on Monday reaffirmed that it remains committed to the welfare of Afghan people and supports Afghan sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity. The stance was asserted once again by the Indian delegation participating in the 8th Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan.

Gulf countries, Qatar keen on investing in India's refining sector

IANS | October 5, 2026 4:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) While major energy producers in the Gulf, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have expressed strong interest in funding oil refinery projects in India, New Delhi is also looking at sourcing more investment from Qatar, according to an article.

India, Switzerland double down on trade, infra, and innovation ties

IANS | October 5, 2026 3:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) India and Switzerland on Monday signed several MoUs to deepen their cooperation across sectors, including sustainable infrastructure development, exchange of young professionals, innovation, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship.

PM Modi, Swiss President Parmelin discuss ways to deepen cooperation in trade, AI and defence production

IANS | October 5, 2026 3:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Swiss President Guy Parmelin on Monday reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral ties and discussed ways to further deepen cooperation in trade, investment, innovation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), military matters, defence production, nuclear energy, science and technology, and people-to-people ties.