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Fair case for rupee to stabilise and appreciate from current levels: RBI Deputy Governor

IANS | September 24, 2026 9:18 AM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The rupee has cumulatively depreciated by 13.1 per cent (on a point-to-point basis) from March 31, 2025 to September 16, 2026, and there is a fair case for the Indian currency to not only stabilise but also appreciate from current levels, according to Poonam Gupta, the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Deputy Governor.

First day of PM Modi-chaired Chintan Shivir concludes with ministers’ presentations

IANS | September 23, 2026 9:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The first day of the Union Cabinet's Chintan Shivir, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Seva Teerth, concluded on Wednesday with presentations made by several ministries on their respective initiatives and future plans, focusing on Viksit Bharat@2047, according to sources.

FSSAI cracks down on key e-commerce platforms over non-compliances

IANS | September 23, 2026 8:54 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The FSSAI on Wednesday said it has begun penal action against e-commerce platforms like Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, Amazon, Flipkart India and Zepto for various non-compliances.

EAM Jaishankar raises India's concerns over Russia oil tariff law with US Secretary of State (Lead)

IANS | September 23, 2026 8:18 PM

United Nations, Sep 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar raised India's concerns over the recent legislation to impose a 100 per cent tariff on buyers of Russian oil with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York on Wednesday.

FSSAI proposes red warning labels on packaged foods high in salt, sugar, fat

IANS | September 23, 2026 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a single-phase implementation of Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling (FoPL), introducing prominent warning labels on packaged food products that are high in salt, sugar or fat.

Baba Ramdev, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh bury the hatchet after meeting

IANS | September 23, 2026 6:45 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) A long-standing feud between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and yoga guru Baba Ramdev appears to have ended with the latter announcing their meeting here on Wednesday, having resolved differences.

Dozens of Pakistani children contract HIV after routine hospital visits, families seek justice: Report

IANS | September 23, 2026 6:05 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) A growing health crisis has emerged in Pakistan, where dozens of parents claim their children contracted HIV after receiving routine medical treatment at hospitals, a report has said.

India-Iceland ties have become stronger after TEPA: Ambassador Hoskuldsson

IANS | September 23, 2026 5:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) There has been a significant strengthening of relations between India and Iceland after the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) signed between India and the EFTA countries came into force last year, Iceland's Ambassador to New Delhi, Benedikt Hoskuldsson, told IANS in an exclusive interview on Wednesday.

EU-India FTA could be signed by year-end: German Ambassador

IANS | September 23, 2026 4:45 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union could be signed by the end of this year, German Ambassador to India Dr Jasper Wieck said on Wednesday, adding that unlocking the pact's economic potential and boosting bilateral trade and investment will be among his key priorities.

DoPT clears over 23,000 promotions in 12 years: Dr Jitendra Singh

IANS | September 23, 2026 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, on Wednesday said the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) has cleared over 23,000 promotions in the last 12 years, and timely career progression is vital to keep employees motivated and ensure effective administration.

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Fair case for rupee to stabilise and appreciate from current levels: RBI Deputy Governor

First day of PM Modi-chaired Chintan Shivir concludes with ministers’ presentations

FSSAI cracks down on key e-commerce platforms over non-compliances

EAM Jaishankar raises India's concerns over Russia oil tariff law with US Secretary of State (Lead)

FSSAI proposes red warning labels on packaged foods high in salt, sugar, fat

Baba Ramdev, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh bury the hatchet after meeting

Dozens of Pakistani children contract HIV after routine hospital visits, families seek justice: Report

India-Iceland ties have become stronger after TEPA: Ambassador Hoskuldsson

EU-India FTA could be signed by year-end: German Ambassador

DoPT clears over 23,000 promotions in 12 years: Dr Jitendra Singh

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