Focus is on Budget but govt open to discuss other urgent business: Kiren Rijiju

IANS | January 27, 2026 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) On the eve of Parliament's Budget Session, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated on Tuesday that during an all-party meeting, he informed the members that the primary focus of the session will be the Budget; however, the government remains receptive to addressing any other issues that may require immediate attention.

Over 99 pc of Indian goods gain preferential entry into EU, $75 billion worth exports to take off

IANS | January 27, 2026 3:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) With the India-EU trade deal, the country has secured unprecedented market access for more than 99 per cent of Indian exports by trade value to the EU that also bolsters the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the Commerce Ministry said on Tuesday, adding that along with India’s FTA with the UK and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), the latest EU deal effectively opens up the entire European market for Indian businesses, exporters, and entrepreneurs.

India and EU solidify defence and security partnership, vow to combat terrorism

IANS | January 27, 2026 2:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday underlined their commitment to raise the India–EU Strategic Partnership to a higher level based on shared values and principles including democracy, human rights, pluralism, rule of law, and the rules‑based international order with the UN at its core.