Centre proposes smart safety system for vehicles to prevent collisions

IANS | August 3, 2026 2:32 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) In a move aimed at enhancing road safety and advancing connected mobility in India, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on Monday proposed the phased implementation of Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication systems in motor vehicles.

ASSOCHAM signs MoUs with French, Arab bodies to boost trade and investment

IANS | August 3, 2026 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Apex industry body ASSOCHAM has signed strategic agreements with Business France and the India & Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (IACCIA) to boost trade, investment and business collaboration between India, France and Arab nations, it was announced on Monday.

Uttar Pradesh moving from local to global: Piyush Goyal

IANS | August 3, 2026 1:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that Uttar Pradesh is steadily transforming from a local economic powerhouse into a global growth engine, driven by the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Rupee climbs to near one-month peak on lower crude oil prices

IANS | August 3, 2026 1:25 PM

Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) The Indian rupee surged to a near one-month high on Monday as crude oil prices fell by up to 7 per cent to below the $80-a-barrel mark amid hopes of a deal to end the Iran conflict, while strong foreign inflows further supported the currency.