India-Oman CEPA maintains balanced approach to market access and safeguards

IANS | January 10, 2026 3:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The India–Oman CEPA establishes a comprehensive framework covering trade in goods and services, investment, professional mobility, and regulatory cooperation, while maintaining a balanced approach to market access and safeguards -- expected to boost bilateral trade, generate employment, strengthen supply chains, and support deeper and more sustained economic engagement between India and Oman, an official statement said on Saturday.

Govt doubles down on structured skilling for fish farmers, 22,921 benefitted

IANS | January 10, 2026 2:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) In a bid to empower fishers and fish farmers by enhancing their technical skills, promoting the adoption of scientific practices, and ensuring environmentally responsible operations, the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) emphasises skill development and capacity building as critical enablers for modernising the fisheries value chain, the government said on Saturday.

Bengal cannot be turned into Bangladesh: VHP, BJP attack CM Banerjee

IANS | January 10, 2026 2:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Political temperatures soared on Saturday after remarks by leaders from the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) targeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of obstructing central agencies and allegedly appeasing a Bangladeshi-origin vote bank.

Arrested Sabarimala priest shifted to hospital after feeling unwell

IANS | January 10, 2026 1:55 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 10 (IANS) A day after being arrested and sent to judicial custody in connection with the gold theft case, Sabarimala priest Kantaru Rajeevar was on Saturday morning moved to the state-run Medical College Hospital after he felt unwell.