India-UK trade pact creates win-win framework for textiles sector

IANS | September 26, 2025 9:22 AM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) creates a win–win framework — offering secure, sustainable sourcing and technology partnerships for the UK, and enhanced market access, tariff reduction, mutual recognition of standards and investor confidence for India, according to the government.

Trump announces tariffs of up to 100 pc on imports of pharma drugs; move may hit India

IANS | September 26, 2025 9:05 AM

Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical drugs, starting October 1, 2025. The move could hit the Indian pharmaceuticals sector hard as it is significantly dependent on trade with foreign countries, particularly the US.

Memorable reunion in Chandigarh today for ‘final salute’ to MiG-21

IANS | September 26, 2025 6:24 AM

Chandigarh, Sep 26 (IANS) It will be a memorable and emotional reunion in Chandigarh, the City Beautiful, where its first squadron was commissioned in 1963, on Friday, as the skies will roar to give ‘final salute’ to the Russian-made MiG-21 that was inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) almost six decades ago.

NaMo Drone Didi Yojana empowers rural women, boosts farm incomes in Gujarat

IANS | September 25, 2025 11:04 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 25 (IANS) Navratri, the festival symbolising devotion and the spirit of womanhood, has once again brought focus to the power of women. In Gujarat, this spirit of empowerment is being realized not only in cultural celebrations but also in the fields, where women are transforming agriculture with cutting-edge drone technology under the NaMo Drone Didi Yojana, as shared by the Gujarat government.

India has triple strength of diversity, demand and scale: PM Modi

IANS | September 25, 2025 10:38 PM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) India possesses a triple strength of diversity, demand, and scale, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday, adding that the country produces every type of grain, fruit, and vegetable, and this diversity makes the country uniquely positioned in the global landscape.