'India's new FTAs mark a shift to growth-driving trade policy'

IANS | January 30, 2026 7:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) India’s recent free trade agreements (FTAs) reflect a strategic shift from defensive trade policy toward a targeted, growth-driven approach, which is focused on partners where trade complementarities are already strong, logistics are efficient, and economic interests are aligned, an Australian media article said.

Bengal BJP launches documentary cautioning about danger of illegal infiltration

IANS | January 30, 2026 6:37 PM

Kolkata, Jan 30 (IANS) In a bid to sharpen its campaign against the Trinamool Congress which the BJP accuses of pampering Bangladeshi infiltrators to protect the dedicated vote-bank in West Bengal, the party on Friday launched a documentary titled 'The Silent Invasion' cautioning people about the danger of rising illegal infiltration.

India, Japan discuss enhancing maritime cooperation and interoperability

IANS | January 30, 2026 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The Indian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) discussed enhancing maritime cooperation, interoperability, and promoting a collaborative approach towards a free and open Indo-Pacific at the 11th edition of Staff Talks held here, an Indian Navy spokesperson said on Friday.