Maruti Suzuki’s Gujarat plant a true example of ‘Make in India, Make for World’: Chairman

IANS | August 26, 2025 5:00 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 26 (IANS) Calling it a true example of “Make in India, Make for the World,” Maruti Suzuki Chairman R.C. Bhargava on Tuesday said the company’s Gujarat plant is being developed into a global hub as Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the first batch of the company’s electric SUV, ‘e-Vitara’, and inaugurated India’s first lithium-ion battery cell plant at Hansalpur here.

Indian exporters worried as US tariff hike kicks in from Friday

IANS | August 26, 2025 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Thursday expressed grave concern over the US government's imposition of an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian-origin goods, raising total duties on many export categories up to 50 per cent, with effect from Friday.

Odisha: Angul lemons exported to US, farmers reap higher profits

IANS | August 26, 2025 4:16 PM

Angul, Aug 26 (IANS) It may sound surprising, but lemons from Odisha’s Angul (also known as Anugul) district have made their way to the United States. Nearly one lakh lemons have been exported to the US in three phases this month. What once sold for just 20 to 30 paisa a piece in the local market is now fetching farmers Rs 1 per piece, thanks to the support of the ORMAS (Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society).

India, Japan ties to benefit Global South

IANS | August 26, 2025 3:17 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his meeting with his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba this week, will review the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan, including defence and security, trade and economy, technology and innovation, as well as discuss issues of regional and global importance.

AI to unlock $500 billion opportunity for India’s tech services: Report

IANS | August 26, 2025 3:01 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 26 (IANS) Artificial Intelligence will play a decisive role in shaping the future of India’s technology services industry as AI -- particularly the rise of Agentic AI --will unlock $300–500 billion in new opportunities and mark the beginning of a new era where humans and intelligent AI agents work together as hybrid teams, a new report said on Tuesday.