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India-EU FTA now opens entire European market for Indian exporters: FIEO

IANS | January 27, 2026 4:56 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) The India-EU free trade agreement (FTA), together with the government’s recent FTAs with the UK and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), effectively opens the entire European market for Indian exporters -- marking a strategic breakthrough in India’s trade diplomacy, the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said on Tuesday.

BAPS dispatches first sacred stones from India for France’s 1st traditional Hindu Mandir

IANS | January 27, 2026 4:24 PM

Paris, Jan 27 (IANS) The Franco-Indian cultural collaboration witnessed a historic milestone as the first stones from India arrived in Paris for the new Hindu Mandir in Bussy-Saint-Georges.

‘No one can misuse the law’: Education Minister allays fears on new UGC regulations

IANS | January 27, 2026 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, reacting to the raging controversy over the new UGC regulations on Tuesday, said that nobody will be allowed to “discriminate or harass” under the guise of new guidelines and assured that the education body and government will ensure that these are implemented on the ground in all fairness.

Was 'disturbed' by Swami Avimukteshwaranand's remarks: Ayodhya official resigns backing CM Yogi

IANS | January 27, 2026 4:16 PM

Ayodhya, Jan 27 (IANS) Prashant Kumar Singh, Deputy Commissioner of the Uttar Pradesh GST Department in the Ayodhya Division, resigned from his post on Tuesday, stating that his decision was in support of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath amid the ongoing controversy involving Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati.

‘Exposed his hateful thinking’: BJP slams Rahul Gandhi for not wearing ‘patka’ despite President’s request

IANS | January 27, 2026 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) The BJP on Tuesday criticised Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for allegedly not wearing the traditional North-Eastern ‘patka’ despite a request from President Droupadi Murmu, claiming that the incident had exposed his 'hateful thinking.'

Op Sindoor showed role of indigenous systems in boosting readiness: Rajnath Singh

IANS | January 27, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Commending DRDO’s role in achieving self-reliance, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that Operation Sindoor demonstrated that indigenous systems are strengthening India’s operational readiness.

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.

'Milestone in India-EU Strategic Partnership': PM Modi, EU leadership hail historic FTA deal

IANS | January 27, 2026 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, on Tuesday hailed the successful conclusion of negotiations of the landmark India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Intelligence alert: Pak-backed D-company gears up to push in fake notes worth crores before polls in India

Vicky Nanjappa | January 27, 2026 3:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) With back to back elections set to be held in India this year, Intelligence agencies have warned that the fake currency racket is bound to increase. The Dawood Syndicate which controls this racket from Pakistan, has increased printing of fake notes and the same is being moved to Bangladesh and Nepal.

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.

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India-EU FTA now opens entire European market for Indian exporters: FIEO

BAPS dispatches first sacred stones from India for France’s 1st traditional Hindu Mandir

‘No one can misuse the law’: Education Minister allays fears on new UGC regulations

Was 'disturbed' by Swami Avimukteshwaranand's remarks: Ayodhya official resigns backing CM Yogi

‘Exposed his hateful thinking’: BJP slams Rahul Gandhi for not wearing ‘patka’ despite President’s request

Op Sindoor showed role of indigenous systems in boosting readiness: Rajnath Singh

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

'Milestone in India-EU Strategic Partnership': PM Modi, EU leadership hail historic FTA deal

Intelligence alert: Pak-backed D-company gears up to push in fake notes worth crores before polls in India

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

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