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India progressing towards 3 crore Lakhpati Didis: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

IANS | January 25, 2026 8:02 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday said that India is progressing from over 2 crore towards 3 crore Lakhpati Didis, as he felicitated over 400 Lakhpati Didis, PMAY-G beneficiaries and SHG leaders in recognition of their leadership and contribution towards strengthening rural livelihoods, community institutions and inclusive development in pursuit of the vision of Viksit Bharat at 2047.

Banking veteran Uday Kotak awarded Padma Bhushan

IANS | January 25, 2026 7:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Centre on Sunday announced the Padma Awards on the eve of Republic Day, with veteran banker and industrialist Uday Kotak being conferred the Padma Bhushan for his exceptional contribution to the financial sector.

India, EU likely to seal long-pending free trade deal on Jan 27

IANS | January 25, 2026 5:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) India and the European Union are expected to announce the conclusion of talks on a long-pending free trade agreement on January 27, a deal that leaders on both sides have described as the "mother of all deals".

Pakistan’s senate panel flags serious cyber security lapses, warns citizens’ data at risk

IANS | January 25, 2026 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) A recent hearing of the Senate Standing Committee on Interior has raised serious concerns about the poor state of cyber security in Pakistan, especially within key government institutions such as NADRA and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).

China’s interests in Venezuela now subject to Trump preferences: Report

IANS | January 25, 2026 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) With deposing Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro and taking over the country’s oil industry, the US is in the position to derail China’s ambitions in the South American country in the near future, according to reports.

Pakistan going through an 'investment emergency’: Report

IANS | January 25, 2026 4:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) With exports stagnating and cost of doing business skyrocketing, Pakistan is going through an 'investment emergency' amid ad-hocism and a lack of transparency in policy affairs, a new report has revealed.

Pakistan suffering from lack of policy discipline on tariff structure: Report

IANS | January 25, 2026 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The tariff data in Pakistan in FY25-FY26 reflects a government caught between reformist intent and protectionist reflex, suffering from a lack of policy discipline, a report has said.

Egypt aims to double trade with India to $12 billion

IANS | January 25, 2026 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Egypt has set a strong goal to nearly double its trade with India, aiming to reach $12 billion in the coming years.

Russia eyes India’s regional aviation market, showcases civil aircraft at ‘Wings India 2026’

IANS | January 25, 2026 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Russia’s decision to showcase its civil aircraft, the Ilyushin IL-114-300 and the Superjet SJ-100, at Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad marks a new phase in India–Russia economic cooperation, with a clear focus on civil aviation, a report has said.

‘Wings India 2026’ to showcase rise of Indian aviation: Govt

IANS | January 25, 2026 2:56 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) With its unmatched scale, global participation and strategic focus, Asia’s largest civil aviation event, ’Wings India 2026’, is set to be a defining moment for the global aviation community, the government said on Sunday.

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India progressing towards 3 crore Lakhpati Didis: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Banking veteran Uday Kotak awarded Padma Bhushan

India, EU likely to seal long-pending free trade deal on Jan 27

Pakistan’s senate panel flags serious cyber security lapses, warns citizens’ data at risk

China’s interests in Venezuela now subject to Trump preferences: Report

Pakistan going through an 'investment emergency’: Report

Pakistan suffering from lack of policy discipline on tariff structure: Report

Egypt aims to double trade with India to $12 billion

Russia eyes India’s regional aviation market, showcases civil aircraft at ‘Wings India 2026’

‘Wings India 2026’ to showcase rise of Indian aviation: Govt

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