'India's new FTAs mark a shift to growth-driving trade policy'

IANS | January 30, 2026 7:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) India’s recent free trade agreements (FTAs) reflect a strategic shift from defensive trade policy toward a targeted, growth-driven approach, which is focused on partners where trade complementarities are already strong, logistics are efficient, and economic interests are aligned, an Australian media article said.

Bengal BJP launches documentary cautioning about danger of illegal infiltration

IANS | January 30, 2026 6:37 PM

Kolkata, Jan 30 (IANS) In a bid to sharpen its campaign against the Trinamool Congress which the BJP accuses of pampering Bangladeshi infiltrators to protect the dedicated vote-bank in West Bengal, the party on Friday launched a documentary titled 'The Silent Invasion' cautioning people about the danger of rising illegal infiltration.

India, Japan discuss enhancing maritime cooperation and interoperability

IANS | January 30, 2026 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The Indian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) discussed enhancing maritime cooperation, interoperability, and promoting a collaborative approach towards a free and open Indo-Pacific at the 11th edition of Staff Talks held here, an Indian Navy spokesperson said on Friday.

Republic Day tableaux highlight PM Modi’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, instil ‘nation first’ spirit: Sanjay Seth

IANS | January 30, 2026 5:59 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Following the grand Republic Day parade held at Kartavya Path on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day on January 26, awards were presented to the best tableaux and marching contingents across multiple categories in the national Capital on Friday. Presenting the awards, Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth said, "The celebration highlighted India’s cultural diversity, military discipline, and the vision of a developed nation."

Gujarat CM launches 49 projects worth Rs 234 crore in Anand

IANS | January 30, 2026 5:26 PM

Anand, Jan 30 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday laid foundation stones and inaugurated 49 public welfare development projects worth Rs 234.01 crore in Khambhat, giving a fresh boost to infrastructure and social development in Anand district.