AI emerges as new factor in Western alliance: Report

IANS | July 16, 2026 3:57 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) As the Western powers aim to harness AI to gain a strategic advantage in the new world order, the fact that this game-changing technology is currently concentrated in the hands of private companies has emerged as an important issue on how governments deal with the new technological landscape, according to a new report.

India-UK FTA a historic pact for trade, competitiveness: NABARD Chairman

IANS | July 16, 2026 3:23 PM

Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a historic pact that will boost exports, improve the competitiveness of Indian industries and further strengthen economic ties between the two democracies, NABARD Chairman Dr. Shaji Krishnan V said on Thursday.

CBDT raises Cost Inflation Index to 384 for 2026-27

IANS | July 16, 2026 3:17 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has increased the Cost Inflation Index (CII) for the financial year 2026-27 by 2.3 per cent to 384 from the corresponding figure of 376 in the previous financial year.

Govt proposes new fuel economy norms for cars from April 1, 2027

IANS | July 16, 2026 2:13 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Ministry of Power on Thursday circulated the draft Corporate Average Fuel Economy 2027 Norms (CAFE-III) for stakeholder consultation, which propose a fresh five-year fuel efficiency regime for passenger vehicles, beginning from April 1, 2027.

APEDA facilitates 1st organic apricot shipment from Ladakh to UAE

IANS | July 16, 2026 2:05 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that the export of first shipment of 5 metric tonnes of organic apricots from Ladakh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is yet another example of domestic food products gaining global recognition.