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New US envoy Gor got on to right start from first day, opines Shashi Tharoor

IANS | January 15, 2026 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has termed Sergio Gor’s arrival as US Ambassador to India as a pivotal moment for resetting New Delhi–Washington ties, where the American diplomat must act as a "chief restructuring officer" to overcome tariff disputes, market access frictions, and geopolitical divergences, while leveraging shared democratic values to rebuild trust.

India, EU likely to sign free trade pact this month

IANS | January 15, 2026 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) India and the European Union may sign the proposed free trade agreement as early as this month during the official visit of the top EU leaders to New Delhi, who will also be the chief guests at the prestigious Republic Day parade on January 26.

Adi Shankaracharya's writings offer guidance in religious matters, logic & philosophy: HM Shah in Ahmedabad

IANS | January 15, 2026 7:07 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 15 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, during the visit to his home state of Gujarat, on Thursday, attended a special event organised at the Sastu Sahitya Mudranalaya Trust in Ahmedabad.

Going to create 'big problems' with NATO: Uruguay envoy on US aspiring to control Greenland

IANS | January 15, 2026 6:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Uruguay's Ambassador to India, Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla, said on Thursday that the US seeking control over Greenland would create "big problems" with the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), the European Union (EU) and the rest of the world.

Karuna Abhiyan: Gujarat’s statewide compassion initiative saves over 4,900 birds

IANS | January 15, 2026 6:21 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 15 (IANS) Gujarat’s Karuna Abhiyan, a flagship state initiative aimed at rescuing and treating injured birds during Uttarayan when hundreds of kites are flown across the state on Makar Sankranti, has recorded significant success this year.

India’s total exports clock 4.33 pc growth at $634.26 billion in April-Dec

IANS | January 15, 2026 6:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) India’s total exports during the nine months this fiscal (April-December) is estimated at $634.26 billion, registering a positive growth of 4.33 per cent compared to $607.93 billion in April-December 2024, despite US tariffs and geo-political uncertainties, the government data showed on Thursday.

First tranche of India-US trade deal to be signed soon: Commerce Secretary

IANS | January 15, 2026 5:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The first tranche of the India-US trade deal, which is expected to result in lowering of the tariff hike imposed by the US administration on Indian exports, is close to being finalised, though no timeline can be committed, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Thursday.

Startups can help build India's nuclear programme with technology development: Expert

IANS | January 15, 2026 4:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Startups can play an important role in building a self-reliant programme nuclear programme by contributing to technology development, said Dr Anil Kakodkar, former chairman, Atomic Energy Commission on Thursday.

NITI Aayog unveils blueprint to empower MSMEs by boosting scheme implementation, service delivery

IANS | January 15, 2026 4:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) NITI Aayog on Thursday released a detailed blueprint to improve outcomes for the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by streamlining scheme implementation, strengthening inter-ministerial coordination, and enhancing the delivery of financial, skill, marketing, and innovation support.

EU leaders to be Chief Guests at Republic Day celebrations

IANS | January 15, 2026 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who will be on a three-day State Visit to India from January 25-27 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will also be the Chief Guests at the 77th Republic Day celebrations, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday.

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New US envoy Gor got on to right start from first day, opines Shashi Tharoor

India, EU likely to sign free trade pact this month

Adi Shankaracharya's writings offer guidance in religious matters, logic & philosophy: HM Shah in Ahmedabad

Going to create 'big problems' with NATO: Uruguay envoy on US aspiring to control Greenland

Karuna Abhiyan: Gujarat’s statewide compassion initiative saves over 4,900 birds

India’s total exports clock 4.33 pc growth at $634.26 billion in April-Dec

First tranche of India-US trade deal to be signed soon: Commerce Secretary

Startups can help build India's nuclear programme with technology development: Expert

NITI Aayog unveils blueprint to empower MSMEs by boosting scheme implementation, service delivery

EU leaders to be Chief Guests at Republic Day celebrations

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