Pact with Australia paves way for India’s nuclear power projects to take off

IANS | July 14, 2026 5:45 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) A major outcome of the India–Australia annual summit, held in Melbourne last week, was the finalisation of the Administrative Arrangement under the Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement between the two countries, which enables long-term exports of Australian uranium to India for peaceful purposes under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards.

14 of 19 services sub-sectors record double digit growth: Centre

IANS | July 14, 2026 4:54 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) As many as 14 out of the 19 sub-sectors recorded double-digit growth in April 2026 as compared to April 2025 in the first sub-sectoral Trial Index of Services Production (ISP) with base year as 2024-25, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) said on Tuesday.

Rapid population growth emerging as major climate challenge for Pakistan: Report

IANS | July 14, 2026 4:49 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Rapid population growth has emerged as one of Pakistan's biggest challenges to environmental sustainability and climate resilience, with the country's government calling for integrated policies to address demographic pressures alongside climate adaptation and sustainable development, according to a report.

India, Maldives make progress on FTA to boost bilateral trade

IANS | July 14, 2026 4:20 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said that the first round of negotiations for the India-Maldives Free Trade Agreement (FTA) have been concluded successfully towards expanding bilateral trade and investment engagement.

India accounts for 18 pc of global Android game downloads: Report

IANS | July 14, 2026 4:19 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) India accounted for almost 18 per cent of global Android game downloads, reinforcing its position as one of the world's largest mobile gaming markets, although its monetisation patterns remain markedly different from global trends, according to a report released on Tuesday.

India’s net direct tax kitty jumps 16.4 per cent to Rs 6.51 lakh crore

IANS | July 14, 2026 4:17 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) India's net direct tax collections recorded a robust 16.4 per cent year-on-year growth to Rs 6.51 lakh crore as of July 13 in the current financial year, driven by higher corporate tax, non-corporate tax, and securities transaction tax (STT) collections, according to figures released by the Income Tax Department on Tuesday.

Nearly 9 crore MSMEs registered on Udyam platforms, generating 38 crore jobs

IANS | July 14, 2026 3:16 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Around 9 crore micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been registered under the government's Udyam Registration Portal and Udyam Assist Platform, providing employment to over 38 crore people across the country, according to an official statement on Tuesday.

India’s premium residential capital values rise by up to 28 pc: Report

IANS | July 14, 2026 3:15 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) India's premium residential market cities saw a rise of up to 28 per cent in terms of capital value in the first half of 2026, driven by higher construction costs arising from elevated crude oil prices and supply chain disruptions triggered by geopolitical conflicts, a report said on Tuesday.