India-New Zealand FTA to help Ayush join global healthcare mainstream

IANS | April 30, 2026 6:20 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Ayush Ministry said on Thursday that the conclusion of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) marks a significant milestone in India’s global outreach in traditional medicine and holistic healthcare, placing Ayush systems at the centre of a new framework for international cooperation.

Invest India facilitates 60 FDI projects worth $6.1 billion in FY26, creates over 31,000 jobs

IANS | April 30, 2026 4:24 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Invest India, the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency under the Centre’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has facilitated the grounding of 60 projects worth over $6.1 billion across 14 states during the financial year 2025–26, which are expected to generate more than 31,000 jobs, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.