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India–UK CETA among the most aspirational trade pacts signed by India: Commerce Secretary

IANS | July 15, 2026 8:37 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is one of the most comprehensive and aspirational trade agreements signed by India, bringing together two large and complementary economies while promising significant gains for labour-intensive sectors and agriculture, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said on Wednesday.

Ganga riverfront six-lane corridor to boost connectivity in Kashi: PM Modi

IANS | July 15, 2026 7:59 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Centre has approved the construction of a six-lane state-of-the-art corridor along the banks of the Ganga in Varanasi, describing it as a major infrastructure project that will improve connectivity to the city's key religious, educational and cultural landmarks while easing traffic congestion and accelerating economic growth in eastern Uttar Pradesh.

India’s electronics output surges sixfold in a decade over policy reforms: Report

IANS | July 15, 2026 7:12 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) India’s electronics manufacturing output rose nearly sixfold from Rs 1.9 lakh crore in FY15 to Rs 11.3 lakh crore in FY25, while exports climbed eightfold to about Rs 3.3 lakh crore, driven by government initiatives such as the PLI Scheme and the Make in India programme, a report said on Wednesday.

India-UK FTA to give major boost to gems, jewellery exports: Industry leaders

IANS | July 15, 2026 6:10 PM

Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) The implementation of the India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to provide a major impetus to India's gems and jewellery exports by lowering tariffs and improving market access for a wide range of products, India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) President Prithviraj Kothari said on Wednesday.

India–UK FTA comes into effect, bilateral trade poised to leap

IANS | July 15, 2026 5:43 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The landmark India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which has come into effect from Wednesday, grants zero-duty access on nearly 99 per cent of India's exports, covering almost 100 per cent of the trade value, which will strengthen the country’s export competitiveness, according to a government factsheet.

India registers rise in employment in June

IANS | July 15, 2026 5:20 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Both the overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) and Worker Population Ratio (WPR) in the country registered an increase in June over the same month of the previous year, reflecting a year-on-year increase in employment, the data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Wednesday showed.

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