New labour codes are the biggest reform since Independence, says NFITU General Secretary Virat Jaiswal

IANS | November 23, 2025 9:25 PM

Bhopal, Nov 23 (IANS) The National Front of Indian Trade Unions (NFITU) has hailed the Modi government’s new labour codes as what it called “a landmark step toward transforming the lives of millions of workers”. NFITU General Secretary Dr Virat Jaiswal described the reforms as “the most historic labour transformation since Independence,” asserting that they will bring decisive, long-awaited change for India’s workforce.

Have set trade target of 50 billion USD by 2030 with Canada: PM Modi

IANS | November 23, 2025 8:52 PM

Johannesburg, Nov 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg on Sunday, in which he noted that India has set a target of 50 billion USD by 2030 for bilateral trade between the two countries.

PM Modi meets his Japanese counterpart; bilateral cooperation discussed

IANS | November 23, 2025 7:06 PM

Johannesburg, Nov 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg on Sunday, and discussed ways to add momentum to bilateral cooperation in sectors like innovation, defence, and talent mobility.