India-Oman trade pact to improve market access, create jobs: Industry

IANS | December 19, 2025 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The signing of the India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is a major milestone in India’s trade and economic engagement with the Gulf region which would significantly improve market access, create jobs, and open new opportunities for Indian companies across goods and services, according to trade experts.

India values partnership with key EU member Netherlands: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | December 19, 2025 4:03 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday asserted that India places immense value on its relationship with the Netherlands, both bilaterally and as a key player of the European Union (EU). He stated that India looks to the Netherlands for support as New Delhi enters a decisive phase in negotiations with the EU on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Arjun Ram Meghwal defends G RAM-G Bill as Oppn cries 'autocracy'

IANS | December 19, 2025 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) After the Lok Sabha passed the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB–G RAM G Bill), Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, on Friday, backed the government, asserting that improvements and reforms are a natural part of every welfare scheme, adding that similar changes were made even when the opposition parties were in power.