Tesla sells fewer than 500 cars in first year of India operations

IANS | July 17, 2026 5:02 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Elon Musk-backed Tesla has sold fewer than 500 electric vehicles (EVs) in India during its first year of operations, underscoring the challenges of gaining a foothold in the country's premium automobile market despite the company's strong global brand appeal, according to industry data.

Govt to release revised Index of Core Industries Series with new base year of 2022–23

IANS | July 17, 2026 4:47 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) will release the revised series of the Index of Core Industries (ICI) with a new base year of 2022–23 on 20th July 2026, which will replace the existing ICI series that has 2011–12 as its base year, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

EU cementing ties with India as bloc looks beyond China: Report

IANS | July 17, 2026 4:22 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The European Union (EU) and India have agreed to deepen ties on trade and technology, making India only the second country after the United States to have this level of formal partnership with Brussels, according to a report in The European Conservative news portal.

Andaman & Nicobar Islands poised to give India a strategic, economic edge

IANS | July 17, 2026 3:48 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The Andaman & Nicobar Islands are poised to become a strategic gateway for India, a world-class transhipment and logistics hub for the Bay of Bengal, and a model of ecological stewardship, with the government approving the ambitious Rs 81,000 crore Great Nicobar Island Development Project (GNIDP), according to a report.

Govt set to hold 2nd National Workshop on pension litigation

IANS | July 17, 2026 3:37 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare will organise the 2nd National Workshop on Pension Litigation here on July 18 to improve pension litigation management through greater coordination amongst all stakeholders, an official statement said on Friday.