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EU-India FTA historic, will open new opportunities, says Sweden's Ambassador to India

IANS | January 29, 2026 8:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Terming the EU–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) "historic", Sweden’s Ambassador to India Jan Thesleff said the pact reflects strong mutual confidence between India and the European Union and will unlock significant new opportunities for Swedish companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in India and vice versa.

Vadodara traders hail India-EU free trade agreement, expect 'supportive' Union Budget

IANS | January 29, 2026 8:25 PM

Vadodara, Jan 29 (IANS) The signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU) has been welcomed by traders in Gujarat's Vadodara, who see it as a positive development for domestic trade and exports.

Centre to soon roll out new CBG policy to strengthen Bio-Gas value chain: Hardeep Singh Puri

IANS | January 29, 2026 8:04 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The Centre will soon introduce a new policy on Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) to further strengthen the existing framework across the entire bio-gas value chain, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday.

Surat textile industry sees opportunity as Bangladesh mills announce indefinite strike

IANS | January 29, 2026 8:03 PM

Surat, Jan 29 (IANS) Textile traders in Gujarat's Surat are expecting a major boost to business following the announcement of an indefinite strike by Bangladesh's textile mills beginning from February 1 this year.

“I’m left with no option...”: Frustrated Ola Electric users slam service delays

IANS | January 29, 2026 7:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Mounting frustration among Ola Electric scooter owners has once again put the spotlight on the company’s after-sales service, even as its shares continue to slide sharply on the stock market.

Gujarat records over 1 lakh ITI trainees entering workforce in three years

IANS | January 29, 2026 6:45 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 29 (IANS) Gujarat’s skill development drive under the Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) has translated into jobs, with more than one lakh youth securing employment or self-employment over the past three years after completing training at government-run Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), official data show.

Seaweed output triples in a decade as India targets scale-up in cultivation and processing

IANS | January 29, 2026 6:38 PM

Kochi Jan 29 (IANS) India’s seaweed production has nearly tripled over the last decade, rising from 18,890 tonnes in 2015 to 74,083 tonnes in 2024, as the Centre positions the sector as a new pillar for coastal livelihoods and bio-based industries, Union Minister of State for Fisheries George Kurian said on Thursday.

India not reliant on China for accessing rare earths present in Beach Sand Minerals: Minister

IANS | January 29, 2026 6:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The government on Thursday said India is not reliant on China for accessing rare earth minerals present in Beach Sand Minerals (BSM) which is the principal ore of Rare Earths (RE) in India.

India's pension ecosystem must empower gig workers, rural households: Economic Survey

IANS | January 29, 2026 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The way forward for India's pension ecosystem lies in a calibrated expansion of both contributory and non-contributory schemes, the Economic Survey 2025-26 said on Thursday, adding that engagement with state governments, cooperatives, farmer networks, and gig-platform companies can ensure last-mile reach.

Pakistan’s public debt soars to 70.7 pc of GDP as fiscal deficit breaches limit

IANS | January 29, 2026 6:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Pakistan’s finance ministry has admitted that “public debt dynamics remained a key challenge” during the last fiscal year, as the increase in total public debt was “driven mainly by higher interest payments and exchange rate movements,” according to a report in the Karachi-headquartered Express Tribune newspaper.

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EU-India FTA historic, will open new opportunities, says Sweden's Ambassador to India

Vadodara traders hail India-EU free trade agreement, expect 'supportive' Union Budget

Centre to soon roll out new CBG policy to strengthen Bio-Gas value chain: Hardeep Singh Puri

Surat textile industry sees opportunity as Bangladesh mills announce indefinite strike

“I’m left with no option...”: Frustrated Ola Electric users slam service delays

Gujarat records over 1 lakh ITI trainees entering workforce in three years

Seaweed output triples in a decade as India targets scale-up in cultivation and processing

India not reliant on China for accessing rare earths present in Beach Sand Minerals: Minister

India's pension ecosystem must empower gig workers, rural households: Economic Survey

Pakistan’s public debt soars to 70.7 pc of GDP as fiscal deficit breaches limit

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