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India-Kyrgyzstan relations witnessing a renaissance, PM Modi visit to open new avenues: Tourism Minister

IANS | August 29, 2026 11:14 AM

Bishkek/New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) India and Kyrgyzstan are witnessing a renaissance in bilateral relations, with cooperation expanding across political, economic, investment, education, culture and tourism sectors, Kyrgyzstan’s Tourism Minister Eduard Kubatov said on Saturday, expressing confidence that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit will further deepen the partnership.

PM Modi visit to take India-Kyrgyzstan ties to new level, boost investment: Kyrgyz Investment Minister (Lead)

IANS | August 29, 2026 9:52 AM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Kyrgyzstan expects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to give a major boost to bilateral economic ties, investment and trade, with the country keen to attract more Indian companies to sectors including infrastructure, renewable energy, tourism, technology and agro-industry, Kyrgyzstan’s Investment Minister Ravshanbek Sabirov said on Saturday.

PoK protests directly affect conditions Pakistan must meet to preserve privileged access to EU market

IANS | August 28, 2026 7:21 PM

Islamabad, Aug 28 (IANS) The recent protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), which witnessed the killing of dozens of civilians, a prolonged communication blackout and the use of anti-terrorism apparatus against local groups and activists, directly affect the conditions that Pakistan must meet to continue its privileged access to the European market, a report has detailed.

Sanchar Saathi helps recover over 77,000 stolen handsets in July

IANS | August 28, 2026 7:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Department of Telecommunications' flagship citizen‑centric initiative Sanchar Saathi has helped recover 77,692 lost or stolen mobile handsets in July, marking the first time since its launch that it has crossed the 75,000-mark in a single month, a Communications Ministry statement said on Friday.

Indian firms in Dubai increase rapidly to 85,841 by June-end: Dubai chambers President

IANS | August 28, 2026 5:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The number of Indian companies registered as active members of Dubai Chamber reached 85,841 by the end of June 2026 after 7,579 new Indian firms joined in the first half of the year, marking a year‑on‑year increase of 15 per cent, Dubai Chambers President Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah said here, according to a new report.

India’s forex reserves hit record $729.3 billion on strong dollar inflows

IANS | August 28, 2026 5:46 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) India’s foreign exchange reserves surged to a record high of $729.3 billion in the week ended August 21, providing the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) with greater firepower to manage pressure on the rupee amid elevated oil prices and global economic uncertainties.

Ex-mill sugar prices fall 20 per cent, retail prices too start declining: Govt

IANS | August 28, 2026 3:56 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Ex-mill sugar prices in India have declined by around 20 per cent, while retail sugar prices have also started coming down, and given the normal transmission of changes through the supply chain, retail prices are expected to follow the downward movement in prices shortly, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Friday.

Centre invites applications for Rs 5,000 crore PRIP Scheme to boost pharma, MedTech innovation

IANS | August 28, 2026 3:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Centre's Department of Pharmaceuticals has announced the second call for applications under the Rs 5,000 crore Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma & MedTech (PRIP) Scheme, launched to strengthen India's pharma and medtech research and development ecosystem across startups, MSMEs, and large companies, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

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