India, EU seek to expedite conclusion of FTA, deepen trade ties

IANS | December 10, 2025 9:26 AM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) India and the European Union (EU) have once again emphasised the strategic importance of concluding a fair, balanced, and ambitious trade agreement that aligns with their shared values, economic priorities, and commitment to a rules-based trading framework.

Rightful owners claim over Rs 2,000 crore under ‘Your Money, Your Right’ campaign: Minister

IANS | December 9, 2025 10:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) After the Centre launched a nationwide campaign titled "Your Money, Your Right" on October 4 this year to facilitate settlement of unclaimed financial assets, including bank deposits, insurance, dividends, shares, mutual funds, and pensions, to their legitimate claimants, funds amounting to approx Rs 2,000 crore has been claimed by their rightful owners in its first two months, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

Top global CEOs meet PM Modi, reaffirm investment, expansion in India

IANS | December 9, 2025 8:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Tech leaders, including Cognizant's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ravi Kumar S, Intel's CEO Lip-Bu Tan, and Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, assuring investment and further expansion of their operations in India.

India emerging as global maritime innovator under PM Modi: Sonowal

IANS | December 9, 2025 7:53 PM

Mumbai, Dec 9 (IANS) Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday said India’s maritime sector is scaling its priorities from infrastructure expansion and digital innovation to green and sustainable shipping under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.