India, Poland agree to double bilateral trade by 2030

IANS | October 22, 2026 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk on Thursday set a target of doubling bilateral trade between the two countries by 2030, according to a joint statement issued after their meeting here.

India’s Sinduri pomegranate exports hit Dubai market

IANS | October 22, 2026 3:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday that an export consignment of Sinduri pomegranates from Himachal Pradesh's Kullu has reached Dubai, reflecting the new inroads that India’s agricultural goods are making in foreign markets.

KFC, Pizza Hut operator Sapphire Foods swings to loss in Q2 FY27

IANS | October 22, 2026 3:06 PM

Mumbai, Oct 22 (IANS) Sapphire Foods India Limited, which operates KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants in India and Sri Lanka, on Thursday swung into a net loss of Rs 1.1 crore in the second quarter of FY27 from a profit of Rs 14.2 crore in the previous quarter (Q1 FY27).

India showcases small farmer-led agri revolution at Paris exhibition: Report

IANS | October 22, 2026 1:59 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) India showcased its agricultural revolution led by small farmers, which rests on diversity, resilience, sustainability and greater self-sufficiency, at 'SIAL Paris 2026' exhibition. These themes defined the India pavilion, which carried a simple title: “Feeding Our Tomorrow”, according to an article in Euronews.

Over 1.87 lakh SC, OBC and poor candidates skilled under PM-DAKSH scheme

IANS | October 22, 2026 1:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) scheme has succeeded in imparting training skills to over 1.87 lakh candidates from SC, OBC, EWS, de-notified tribes and safai karamcharis including waste pickers from 2020-21 to 2023-24, out of which 96,162 candidates were given placement offers for jobs, according to factsheet issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on Thursday.

Avail affordable 'firecracker insurance' on PhonePe this festive season

IANS | October 22, 2026 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) PhonePe on Thursday announced the return of its comprehensive firecracker insurance, available for the third consecutive year on its platform. It offers extensive medical coverage up to Rs 25,000 for fixed, pocket-friendly premiums starting at Rs 11 to provide absolute protection against firecracker-induced mishaps during the festive occasion of Diwali.