India’s exports pick up pace as FTAs kick in

IANS | September 20, 2026 1:06 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) India’s exports to free trade agreement (FTA) partners have shot up during the first quarter of 2026-27, with shipments to Singapore and Sri Lanka more than doubling and exports to ASEAN rising by more than 60 per cent, which shows that the trade pacts are actually bearing fruit, according to reports.

Viksit Bharat: FM Sitharaman-led meet concludes with focus on financing

IANS | September 19, 2026 9:45 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) The first meeting -- led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman -- of the Conference of State Finance Ministers and Finance Secretaries of States and Union Territories with the Legislature concluded here on Saturday with discussions focusing on financing India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat.

Aadhaar authentication mandatory for subsidised LPG refills from Oct 1

IANS | September 19, 2026 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Domestic LPG consumers will be required to complete Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (BAA) to continue booking cooking gas refills at the regulated price with government subsidy from October 1, 2026, according to an official statement on Saturday.