India, Japan eye joint ventures in Africa’s critical mineral sector: Report

IANS | October 16, 2026 2:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Africa, a continent that is rich in critical mineral resources, is emerging as a priority in India-Japan discussions on closer bilateral ties to build economic security and supply chains. The two countries are positioning themselves to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, digital infrastructure, healthcare, green energy, and resilient supply chains across the Global South, seeing it as an opportunity for the next phase of investment, according to an article in The Diplomat.

Canada trade mission secures $300 million via 30 partnerships in India

IANS | October 16, 2026 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu on Friday termed his India visit as very useful, saying the Team Canada Trade Mission concluded with over 30 commercial partnerships between Canadian and Indian entities valued at close to $300 million (Canadian).

Top CBIC officials clarify next-gen GST reforms at taxpayers’ meet

IANS | October 16, 2026 1:30 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 16 (IANS) As part of the government’s outreach, Vivek Chaturvedi, Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), along with Sanjay Mangal, Member (GST), interacted with trade and industry representatives here to highlight next-gen GST process reforms aimed at simplifying compliance and easing the burden on honest taxpayers.