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Ganga riverfront six-lane corridor to boost connectivity in Kashi: PM Modi

IANS | July 15, 2026 7:59 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Centre has approved the construction of a six-lane state-of-the-art corridor along the banks of the Ganga in Varanasi, describing it as a major infrastructure project that will improve connectivity to the city's key religious, educational and cultural landmarks while easing traffic congestion and accelerating economic growth in eastern Uttar Pradesh.

India’s electronics output surges sixfold in a decade over policy reforms: Report

IANS | July 15, 2026 7:12 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) India’s electronics manufacturing output rose nearly sixfold from Rs 1.9 lakh crore in FY15 to Rs 11.3 lakh crore in FY25, while exports climbed eightfold to about Rs 3.3 lakh crore, driven by government initiatives such as the PLI Scheme and the Make in India programme, a report said on Wednesday.

India-UK CETA marks beginning of stronger economic partnership: Deputy British High Commissioner

IANS | July 15, 2026 6:32 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force on Wednesday, with officials and industry representatives hailing the pact as a major milestone that is expected to deepen economic ties, expand bilateral trade and create new opportunities for businesses in both countries.

India-UK FTA to give major boost to gems, jewellery exports: Industry leaders

IANS | July 15, 2026 6:10 PM

Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) The implementation of the India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to provide a major impetus to India's gems and jewellery exports by lowering tariffs and improving market access for a wide range of products, India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) President Prithviraj Kothari said on Wednesday.

India–UK FTA comes into effect, bilateral trade poised to leap

IANS | July 15, 2026 5:43 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The landmark India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which has come into effect from Wednesday, grants zero-duty access on nearly 99 per cent of India's exports, covering almost 100 per cent of the trade value, which will strengthen the country’s export competitiveness, according to a government factsheet.

In Brussels, EAM Jaishankar discusses startups, connectivity and green shipping cooperation between India and Europe

IANS | July 15, 2026 5:31 PM

Brussels, July 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with European Union (EU) Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva in Brussels on Wednesday, discussing opportunities for research in clean and green energy technologies, innovation hubs, startups and association with 'Horizon Europe'.

Govt invites bids for giga-scale ACC battery manufacturing facilities with 10 GWh capacity

IANS | July 15, 2026 5:22 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The government on Wednesday invited bids to pick up beneficiaries for establishing giga-scale Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing facilities with a cumulative capacity of 10 GWh in India.

India registers rise in employment in June

IANS | July 15, 2026 5:20 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Both the overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) and Worker Population Ratio (WPR) in the country registered an increase in June over the same month of the previous year, reflecting a year-on-year increase in employment, the data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Wednesday showed.

Piyush Goyal, Maros Sefcovic review progress on India-EU FTA implementation

IANS | July 15, 2026 5:03 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said he met Maros Sefcovic, EU Trade and Economic Security Commissioner, and reviewed the progress on the implementation of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

India's electronics production grows seven-fold in a decade, creates 25 lakh jobs: MeitY

IANS | July 15, 2026 5:00 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) India's electronics manufacturing sector has created nearly 25 lakh jobs over the past decade, while production has increased almost seven-fold, underscoring the country's emergence as a global manufacturing hub driven by the Make in India initiative, the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) said on Wednesday.

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Ganga riverfront six-lane corridor to boost connectivity in Kashi: PM Modi

India’s electronics output surges sixfold in a decade over policy reforms: Report

India-UK CETA marks beginning of stronger economic partnership: Deputy British High Commissioner

India-UK FTA to give major boost to gems, jewellery exports: Industry leaders

India–UK FTA comes into effect, bilateral trade poised to leap

In Brussels, EAM Jaishankar discusses startups, connectivity and green shipping cooperation between India and Europe

Govt invites bids for giga-scale ACC battery manufacturing facilities with 10 GWh capacity

India registers rise in employment in June

Piyush Goyal, Maros Sefcovic review progress on India-EU FTA implementation

India's electronics production grows seven-fold in a decade, creates 25 lakh jobs: MeitY

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