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.

India remains indispensable to US Indo-Pacific vision: Report

IANS | July 15, 2026 8:04 PM

Rome, July 15 (IANS) The India-US partnership is anchored in shared interests spanning maritime security, economic resilience, technological advancement, and the maintenance of a stable regional order. Although China's assertiveness has reinforced this convergence, it is not the driving force behind the relationship.

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.

Former champ Borges beats Dimitrov in second round at Bastad

IANS | July 15, 2026 7:38 PM

Bastad (Sweden), July 15 (IANS) Nuno Borges advanced to the quarterfinals of the Nordea Open in Bastad, cruising past Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 6-2 for a statement win in the second round of the event on Wednesday. With this win, Borges reached his fourth tour-level quarterfinal of the season.

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.