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New Labour Codes to strengthen workforce, ease business operations: ICEA

IANS | November 22, 2025 7:12 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The Union government's announcement for immediate implementation of the four new progressive Labour Codes has consolidated 29 archaic, colonial-era laws into a simplified, modern, and future-ready framework that prioritises worker welfare while boosting manufacturing and service-sector growth, India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) said on Saturday.

PM Modi and Brazil President vow to boost trade and cultural linkages

IANS | November 22, 2025 6:56 PM

Johannesburg, Nov 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met with Brazil President Inacio Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in South Africa's Johannesburg, highlighting the continuous momentum in India-Brazil ties.

PM Modi announces Australia-Canada-India technology and innovation partnership

IANS | November 22, 2025 6:47 PM

Johannesburg, Nov 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the launch of a new trilateral initiative called the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership.

Global organisations laud India’s labour reforms for social protection, inclusive growth

IANS | November 22, 2025 6:00 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Top global organisations such as the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the International Social Security Association (ISSA) have welcomed India’s announcement to bring four Labour Codes into effect -- recognising these reforms as a major step towards strengthening social protection, enhancing minimum wage frameworks and building institutional capacity, the government said on Saturday.

New electricity amendment bill set to modernise India’s power sector

IANS | November 22, 2025 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The government on Saturday said that the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 introduces key reforms to modernise India’s power sector, promoting competition in distribution, strengthening regulatory oversight, and supporting fair pricing mechanisms.

In meeting with Starmer, PM Modi reflects on 'new energy' in India–UK partnership

IANS | November 22, 2025 5:37 PM

Johannesburg, Nov 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met with British counterpart Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in South Africa's Johannesburg, stating that the current year has brought "new energy" to the India–UK partnership.

Pakistan’s weak economy, dependence on West reduce its chance of NDB membership

IANS | November 22, 2025 5:33 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Pakistan’s weak economy, political instability and heavy dependence on Western financing would make it a poor fit for membership in the New Development Bank (NDB), a report has said.

Citizens hail labour reforms, call them 'booster’ for worker rights

IANS | November 22, 2025 5:21 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Citizens from across the country on Saturday hailed the Union government for announcing four new Labour Codes, saying that the new rules are a landmark step towards formalising the workforce, expanding social security and standardising the labour framework.

India's MSMEs to focus on manufacturing, local supply chains for faster growth: Industry leaders

IANS | November 22, 2025 5:13 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) India’s MSMEs must shift their focus toward manufacturing and strengthening local supply chains to drive the country’s next phase of economic growth, industry leaders said on Saturday.

Air India, Air Canada reinstate codeshare to expand one-ticket connectivity between India, Canada

IANS | November 22, 2025 4:55 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Air India on Saturday announced reinstatement of its codeshare agreement with its Star Alliance partner Air Canada, from December 2, 2025.

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New Labour Codes to strengthen workforce, ease business operations: ICEA

PM Modi and Brazil President vow to boost trade and cultural linkages

PM Modi announces Australia-Canada-India technology and innovation partnership

Global organisations laud India’s labour reforms for social protection, inclusive growth

New electricity amendment bill set to modernise India’s power sector

In meeting with Starmer, PM Modi reflects on 'new energy' in India–UK partnership

Pakistan’s weak economy, dependence on West reduce its chance of NDB membership

Citizens hail labour reforms, call them 'booster’ for worker rights

India's MSMEs to focus on manufacturing, local supply chains for faster growth: Industry leaders

Air India, Air Canada reinstate codeshare to expand one-ticket connectivity between India, Canada

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