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Govt says in regular consultation with textiles exporters to assess US tariff impact

IANS | December 20, 2025 4:34 PM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) The government has said it is in regular consultation with exporters, including MSMEs, across different states to assess the impact of US tariff on textiles and apparel exports and other challenges, and continues to work to mitigate the impact of the US tariff measures on Indian exports through a comprehensive multi-pronged strategy.

Sitharaman launches project to develop AI, STEM & robotics labs in govt schools in Karnataka

IANS | December 20, 2025 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday launched a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project to develop five Artificial Intelligence, STEM, and robotics labs in government schools in Karnataka.

Policy reforms, digital innovations make India a reliable global partner: Piyush Goyal

IANS | December 20, 2025 3:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said that with policy reforms, new Labour Codes, digital innovations and robust exports, India has become a reliable global partner.

IndiGo to issue Rs 10,000 travel vouchers to stranded passengers from Dec 26

IANS | December 20, 2025 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Indian carrier IndiGo will start compensating passengers affected by widespread flight cancellations earlier this month, from next week.

Eggs safe for consumption; cancer risk claims misleading, not scientific, says FSSAI

IANS | December 20, 2025 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Amid the ongoing concerns of carcinogenic substances being found in eggs, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Saturday categorically stated that eggs available in the country are safe for human consumption.

'Bodes ill for democratic process': Tharoor flags attacks on media amid violence in Bangladesh

IANS | December 20, 2025 12:35 PM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday voiced serious concern over what he described as targeted attacks on prominent media houses in violence-hit Bangladesh, while also condemning the forced suspension of visa services at Indian Assistant High Commissions in Khulna and Rajshahi amid worsening security conditions.

SpiceJet passenger alleges assault by Air India Express pilot at Delhi airport

IANS | December 20, 2025 11:42 AM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) A SpiceJet passenger has accused an Air India Express pilot of assaulting him following a dispute over allegedly cutting the boarding queue at Indira Gandhi International Airport’s Terminal 1 in an incident that has triggered widespread attention on social media.

'May Losar usher in peace, prosperity': Ladakh LG greets people on Tibetan New Year

IANS | December 20, 2025 11:11 AM

Leh, Dec 20 (IANS) Ladakh Lt Governor (L-G) Kavinder Gupta on Saturday extended his best wishes to the people on the occasion of Losar, a significant festival in the region that marks the beginning of the Tibetan New Year.

Kashmiris await rain and snow as 40-day long 'Chillai Kalan' begins tomorrow

IANS | December 20, 2025 10:13 AM

Srinagar, Dec 20 (IANS) As Kashmiris awaited rain and snow on Saturday, as forecast by the Meteorological Department, the 40-day-long period of intense winter cold called the 'Chillai Kalan' is also set to begin.

Committed to build safer, robust future for air travel in India: Officials

IANS | December 20, 2025 9:58 AM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) India stands proudly as the world’s third-largest domestic civil aviation market and its fleet strength has more than doubled, expanding from 395 aircraft in 2014 to 844 by 2025, underscoring the extraordinary momentum of the sector, according to Samir Kumar Sinha, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation.

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Govt says in regular consultation with textiles exporters to assess US tariff impact

Sitharaman launches project to develop AI, STEM & robotics labs in govt schools in Karnataka

Policy reforms, digital innovations make India a reliable global partner: Piyush Goyal

IndiGo to issue Rs 10,000 travel vouchers to stranded passengers from Dec 26

Eggs safe for consumption; cancer risk claims misleading, not scientific, says FSSAI

'Bodes ill for democratic process': Tharoor flags attacks on media amid violence in Bangladesh

SpiceJet passenger alleges assault by Air India Express pilot at Delhi airport

'May Losar usher in peace, prosperity': Ladakh LG greets people on Tibetan New Year

Kashmiris await rain and snow as 40-day long 'Chillai Kalan' begins tomorrow

Committed to build safer, robust future for air travel in India: Officials

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